Ross Gazette, 12 April 2018 Eleven years after the death of Jack Pegler while training for the Forest of Dean Half marathon, Amy and Lucy Pegler complete the run in tribute to their father. The sisters completed the run in two hours and twenty six minutes, raising £650 from sponsorship. Amy is running three more half
Stoke Sentinel – 10th April 2018 Nicola Burndred has been listed among 26 Stoke-on-Trent residents who make the city a better place to live, dedicating her time to raising funds for CRY to provide cardiac screenings. Read more
Northamptonshire Telegraph, 22nd March 2018 Ben Walker died whilst playing football in April 2017, aged just 15. On the anniversary of his death, Ben’s friend, Lewis will tackle the Pembrokeshire Half, “Me and Benji went to the same middle school in Thrapston and we were close friends. His death was a shock and I wanted to
Derby Telegraph, 25th February 2018 Among the young people screened this weekend at Littleover Community School was George’s best friend, Callum Antrobus. The two had known each other since they were three years old, and Callum said of the screenings, “When something like that happens to your friend, who never suffered with any heart problems that
Derby telegraph, 23rd February 2018 George Watson, a former pupil of Littleover Community School – where the screenings will take place – died in 2015 from an undiagnosed heart condition. His mother, Marie Watson set up a memorial fund in her sons name and has raised funds for CRY over the last two years, in order
Shropshire Star, 20th February 2018 Fundraising group CRY for Matthew will be hosting a hen party in honour of Meghan Markle and the royal wedding. The day will include fizz, food, beauty treatments and craft stalls, themed around hearts and flowers. Organiser, Sue Dewhirst said, “We are organising the Meghan Markel Hen Party – which she doesn’t
The Sentinel, 19th February 2018 The Stoke Sentinel is celebrating local influential and inspirational people in North Staffordshire and South Cheshire. Nicola Everill and her family have dedicated their time to raising money for CRY and hosting heart screening in memory of her son, Jordan. Read more
Burton Mail – 26th January 2018 100 young people will be given the opportunity to have their hearts screened on Saturday thanks to Ashby Round Table. Read more
Leicestershire Police Website, 12th December 2017 A Christmas Carol Concert held by Leicestershire Fire & Rescue Service took place on the 11th December 2017 at Leicester Cathedral. Nearly 300 serving and retired officers, staff and their families turned out for the service, with collections going to Leicester Children’s Holiday Centre and CRY. CRY was chosen by
Redditch Advertiser, 8th December 2017 A screening, in memory of Aaron Dixon, will be taking place this weekend with all 200 spaces fully booked. Organiser, Maggie Underwood, is thrilled with the response and said, “we will be doing more screenings in 2018 once we have raised more funds… it is vital to help save lives and