October 2010 Ryan, Jonathan and James decided to raise money for CRY by doing a tandem skydive. They really enjoyed it as it was something they all talked about with my brother James Bott. They felt privileged to do the jump in his memory and they did not only themselves proud but James too. They completed
7th November 2010 I managed in the end to raise £2,650.60 for CRY (£2,123.60 online and £527 on sponsorship forms) before Gift Aid. I was overwhelmed with both the level of donations and messages of support I received both before and after the event. The New York Marathon itself was an unforgettable experience with around 46,000
Lancaster University Medical Students have raised £226.55 for CRY at the annual Christmas Ball which was held on the 26th November 2010. I would personally like to thank all the students and staff involved in raising the money, special thank you to Jemma Mistry who organised the raffle. The money raised for CRY was in the
November 2010 Staff at Sapphire Systems PLC raised funds for CRY through a variety of events. Thank you to Tony and Sam for running a fantastic quiz night. It was fabulous fun and we raised loads of money! Well done to the winning team Thanks to Lucy for selling her clothes for charity and Trudie too
November 2010 Every week in the UK at least 12 apparently ‘fit and healthy’ young people die of undiagnosed heart conditions. Heartbreakingly, my intelligent, witty, funny, generous, gorgeous and completely wacky little brother Darren Rawling was one of them. Cardiac Risk in the Young is a national charity saving young lives and supporting those affected. CRY
Throughout 2010 University of Plymouth sportsmen and women recently joined forces to organise a charity Halloween party. Riding and Polo, Netball, Men’s Rugby and Women’s Hockey raised a mega £600 from the event. The clubs would like to thank their sponsor, Walkabout, for helping them to support CRY by allowing them to hold the event in
Throughout 2010 A cheque for £1000 was presented to Rebecca Zouvani by John Carter, Charity Chairman, along with Vernon Elmes, President, of Heathrow Branch of Foresters at their February meeting. This money has been collected throughout the year by manning stalls at local fetes, along with raffles held on coach outings, at restaurant meals and other
The Grim Challenge in memory of Guy Evans 15th January 2011 Three young men from Didcot braved wind, rain and water to take part in the notorious GRIM endurance challenge in memory of a close friend, who died from a suspected heart arrhythmia. Aiden Bateman and John Sutton (both 19) and Sam Gosden (20), completed a
Charity Night in Memory of Paul Wilkins 15th January 2011 January 15th 2011 was a night to celebrate and remember the third anniversary and 25th birthday of a wonderful young man. Paul Wilkins passed away on his 22nd birthday on 11th January 2008 and not a day goes by when we don’t remember him and the
30th January 2011 The walk was fantastic and the children managed to raise so far £178.00! Two of the children didn’t quite make the whole 4 miles but still did a fantastic 3.5 before having to be picked up. Brandon was very poorly and Destiny’s little legs just couldn’t handle anymore – they wanted to carry