Simplyhealth Great North Run – 8th September 2019 Congratulations and a huge thank you to the 50 runners who took part in the Simplyhealth Great North Run for CRY on Sunday 8th September 2019! It was a brilliant event, with the sunshine beaming throughout the day. This led to the atmosphere being even livelier than usual,
Photo of artist who appeared at the recent packed memorial event where a massive £496 was donated through ticket sales, raffles etc- special thanks to Nathan, Joan and Jean without whose help such events would not take place. Also thanks to the Monkwood pub in Rawmarsh who have been constant friends of our fund and CRY.
Tomfest 2019 – Saturday 7th September 2019 Tomfest 2019 was an afternoon and evening of live music, crafts and entertainment and remembrance of Tom Reid who died in September 2009. The day’s activities began at The Lord Gascoigne Pub in Garforth with live music from: Tom Clayton Dave and Lindsey King Chapel Jazz Collective Luke Flear
On 24th August 2019, I took part in a tandem skydive from 10,000 ft. My experience of skydiving was windy, intense and adrenaline pumping, but definitely something I would do again if given the opportunity. Words can not fully explain the amazing experience, and it was over before I even had time to be scared! By the
On 4th September 2019, employees from Charles Stanley’s Head Office enjoyed an evening of musical bingo in London’s trendy Shoreditch. The event included a raffle, with all proceeds going to our Charity of the Year – Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY). Our Charity Champion, Katie Alcock, from the Birmingham office sourced raffle prizes from a
Chris Brember is currently taking part in the Deloitte Ride Across Britain, cycling 980 miles over nine days from Land’s End to John O’ Groats, finishing on September 15. Chris is riding in memory of his brother and best friend, Rich, who died unexpectedly last year, aged just 32, after he suffered a cardiac arrest. Chris
Ladies from the Heartfelt Group held an awareness day at the Tesco Store in Leyland. We chatted to people making them aware of CRY and local Heart-screening events. We were made very welcome and wish to express our sincere thanks to Tesco for allowing this to happen. We received donations of over £160 from the shoppers,
In the school holidays Katie Mann aged 11 and Madison Steele aged 10 baked cakes, held a raffle and a guess the Teddies name at grandmas house. They raised £40 for the Heartfelt Group for CRY. A wonderful effort and we thank them for all their effort. Christine Abram. Heartfelt Group
Anthony (Bill) Broster raised £187.53 performing his Neil Diamond tribute act at Ian McGinns Green Hut Café venue Moreton, Wirral.
What a wonderful way to raise money for CRY, seeing all the sights of London! I will definitely be doing the next one!! Stacey