St Helens Star – 4th November 2016 A charity launched in memory of 21-year-old, James Nicolas, will hold heart screenings at Langtree Park this November. The James Nicholas Foundation was launched by his family and they have made it their mission to raise funds and awareness in support of Cardiac Risk in the Young – a
Northwich Guardian – 3rd November 2016 The swimathon is held at the Northwich memorial court, and organised by the rotary club of Northwich. Swimathon organisers are hoping to see 48 teams taking part in next year’s charity fundraiser. This years event raised £12,000 with the proceeds going to a varity of charities, including Cardiac Risk in
Clitheroe Advertiser – 2nd November 2016 28 year old Ed Stockton has his hair and beard shaved off for charity, raising almost £2,500 in the process. The proceeds went to Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY), in memory of his sister Vicky who died ten years ago. As well as a way to keep Vicky’s memory
Lancashire Telegraph – 31st October 2016 The Olde English Kiosk in Sunnyhurst Woods hosted a fancy dress event with party games, a raffle and an auction to raise money for Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY). The day was in memory of Rebecca Duxbury, a family friend. Read more
Clitheroe Advertiser – 27th October 2016 Ed Stockton from Waddington is to have his hair and beard shaved off in order to raise money for CRY. Ed wanted to raise funds in memory of his sister, Vicky, who died suddenly aged just twenty three in 2006. The shave will be performed by a family friend. Read
westmorelandfa.com – 21st October 2016 The charity Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) is running a cardiac screening programme for people aged 14–35 years old, which will be held at The James Cochrane Practice on 26th November 2016. Read more
Knutsford Guardian – 11th October 2016 Knutsford Community First Responders have received the National Heart Safe Special Recognition Award. The team were shortlisted for three awards on the night, but didn’t win in any category. it wasn’t until the end of the ceremony that they were surprised with the special award. The team work alongside CRY
Lancashire Evening Post – 7th October 2016 Since 2012, the Tipping family have been fundraising for Rosemere Cancer Foundation, Cardiac Risk in the Young, Headway and Derian House. So far more than £44,000 has been raised and split between the different charities. Read more
Liverpool Echo – 6th October 2016 The ribbon was cut by family members of former worker, James Nicholas, who died suddenly in October 2012 from an undiagnosed heart problem.
Liverpool Echo – 5th October 2016 The family of James Nicholas will officially open a new B&M store tomorrow. James, who worked at B&M in St Helens, died suddenly in October 2012 from a suspected heart problem. Read more