Staff and customers from McColl’s Retail Group (which has over 1315 stores across the UK) have been applauded by the Chief Executive and founder of CRY for their huge fundraising efforts over Halloween 2014 Throughout October, staff fundraising events – as well as the many customers who showed their support to the campaign via in-store donations and
The Terrace Marquee, Westminster – 26th November. Guest of Honour: Lee Mears, former England rugby union international. CRY’s 2014 Parliamentary Reception on Wednesday November 26 was an event packed not only with CRY Representatives, supporters, bereaved families, members of the myheart group and doctors, but also several CRY Patrons and
Daily Mail – 25th November 2014 Matthew Dewhirst was a much wanted and deeply loved son, who was conceived after nine gruelling IVF attempts. As his mother Sue, now 56, says: ‘We wanted a child so desperately, we’d have done anything. ‘I kept thinking: “Next time it’ll be our turn to be lucky.” ’ When she
On Wednesday 26th November CRY launched a short film which will be one of our most powerful and emotive campaigns to date. This launch is part of CRY’s ongoing mission to raise awareness of young sudden cardiac death and to highlight the importance of our pioneering cardiac screening programme. Many families have said we need to
In the summer of 2014, singer-songwriter and CRY Patron Pixie Lott performed her pop smash hits for students at 5 schools across the UK in order to spread the word about heart checks for young people. Pixie, 23 years old, became a CRY Patron almost 4 years ago and has been a proactive supporter of the
BBC news presenter and CRY patron Ben Brown successfully completed his first half-marathon and raised more than £1,000 in memory of Tom Clabburn for CRY on Sunday, October 12th. Ben, a CRY patron, took part in the Royal Parks Foundation half-marathon and finished in a time of 1hr 49mins. Ben said “It was wonderful to be able
Every week in the UK at least 12 young people die of undiagnosed heart conditions. Since its formation in 1995, Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) has been working to reduce the frequency of young sudden cardiac death (YSCD). Raising awareness saves young lives. Please share this video:
The Guardian – 23rd August 2014 Andrew Quew got home from work one evening to find his wife’s body on the kitchen floor – she’d collapsed and died suddenly. Their two-year-old daughter, Caitlin, had spent the rest of the day playing beside her The last morning the Quews would ever wake up as a family of
Thank you and congratulations to the brave 38 CRY cyclists who took part in the Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100 on Sunday 10th August 2014. The 100 mile route was shortened to 86 miles due to the severe weather conditions, cutting out Box Hill and Leith Hill. The cyclists experienced all kinds of weather along the route. The
Congratulations and a huge “thank you” to the 132 runners who ran the 2015 Virgin Money London Marathon and the 2 mini marathon runners who ran for CRY on Sunday 26th April. As always, we are very proud of you all and very grateful to you for your fantastic efforts to raise awareness and funds for