Monday was race day, I set off to the start line with anticipation, excitement and apprehension as to whether my training would be enough. Despite my worries the run went well, the sun was out and the atmosphere was electric. The adrenaline of running and knowing you’re doing it for such a good cause really does
The annual CRY cake sale in memory of Aashi Sinha was held on Saturday 18th May 2019. This sale has grown to include Indian savoury snacks, artisan bread and plants alongside beautifully decorated cupcakes, loaves and celebration cakes as well as vegan and gluten free cakes. Fun activities such as ‘Guess the M&Ms’ competition cake, a cake
During the month of December Sarah brought in treats for her office with the aim of raising money for Rich’s fund with CRY. Having tasted her excellent baking previously I am not surprised to announce she raised £102.37 from her sales. Thank you Sarah!
Elowen raised £48.90 at a cake sale at her Brownie unit – 2nd Drayton Brownies in November 2018. Mammy then very kindly took the unsold cakes into work to sell bringing the total to £55.50! Well done Elowen!! Now over £100 raised for Rich’s fund with CRY!
I ran the Vitality 10000 on 27 May 2019 as a supporter of Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY). My young niece, Natasha Kaur Coomeraswamy (nee Sandhu) died on 21 September 2018 at the age of 31 from a sudden cardiac episode. She was a medical doctor and just recently married. A lively spirit with boundless
Redcliffe Hotel Paignton, Sunday 19th May 2019 What a great day we had – in a lovely ballroom with sweeping views of Tor Bay, many helpers had been busy with displays of CRY literature, balloons, banners. A photo of our late son Graham gazed at us on the table at the entrance – his undetected heart
On Sunday 12th May, I completed the Fred Whitton Challenge, which is a 112 mile cycling event in the Lake District. Taking in all the famous passes such as Kirkstone, Honister, Newlands and Hardknott, there was over 12,000 feet of climbing on the day. I did this in memory of Jake Thomas Carney, and raised over
We held a fundraising event to raise awareness and donations for CRY. This was to celebrate and honour our son Harry who we love and miss so much. The event comprised of an hour of line dancing to get the party started, then the feel good ukulele band that travelled all the way from sunny Margate
What started off as a personal endurance challenge for me and Stewart changed slightly when so many of our friends and family asked if our world cycling tour was sponsored. On 31st March we left home and set off on our 24,000 bike ride. This bike ride will take around 2 years to complete. The ride
On Sunday 5th May, myself, Rich’s brother Chris, and 9 of his close friends took part in the 2019 Isle of Wight Randonnee 100 km cycle ride in memory of Rich. The Randonnee is a truly friendly cycle event organised annually by the Wayfarer Cycletouring Club encouraging all ages and abilities to participate on everything from