Knutsford Guardian, 29th November 2020 With the effects of the corona virus restricting the group’s key activities, the Knutsford First Responders are examining how they will be resumed and expanded in the new year. “Working alongside the North West Ambulance Service we have continued to respond throughout the pandemic, albeit with a smaller team,” said Adrian
Rochdale News, 22 November 2020 Hosted by the Running Bear running shop in Cheshire, the virtual race is to be completed between Monday 7 and Sunday 13 December with all participants receiving a limited edition pair of festive socks. Entering costs £9, with £2 of each entry going to Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY), funding
I completed my Marathon challenge on Sunday. It was an emotional day. The organiser of the race was aware of my circumstances and made an announcement before the start of the race. It was hard work having to do the 6.2 mile on my own before the start of the 20 mile race [agreed with organiser
Northwich Guardian, 7th August 2015 Aaron Dixon passed away at only 23 years old due to an undiagnosed heart condition called arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy. Since his tragic death in 2011, his family have worked hard to prevent other families from suffering the loss they have, fundraising for Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) to provide
ITV News, 8th October 2019 From amongst many amazing fundraisers from the region, Debbie Dixon was awarded Granada’s Fundraiser of the Year for her work in support of Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) in memory of her son Aaron. She was interviewed by Pride of Britain reporter Victoria Grimes after hearing the good news of
Cheshire Life, 1st December 2019 Since losing her 23 year old son Aaron to an undiagnosed heart defect in 2011 Deborah Dixon has raised more £250,000 for charity Cardiac Risk in the Young, providing free cardiac screenings for young people. This year, she won Pride of Britain’s North West Fundraiser of The Year which was presented
Knutsford Guardian, 8th March 2020 Debbie was recognised for her inspiring work in helping thousands of young people receive potentially life saving heart screenings following the death of her own 23 year old son, Aaron, of an underlying heart condition in 2013. Debbie organises up to 10 heart screening days a year; each event allowing up
The Mail, 7th February 2020 Since David Hughes’ 28 year old son, Daniel, passed away of a heart condition in 2015, he and his family have worked with Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) to raise awareness and funding to prevent young sudden cardiac death. Nearly 100 BAE Systems workers in Barrow were able to receive
“I completed the two half marathons I took part in. I ran in the Stoke-on-Trent local half marathon on the 09/06/19, which is called the Potters ‘Arf Marathon, and I also ran in the Wiggle Manchester Half Marathon on the 13/10/19. Altogether I’ve managed to raise £152.00 for CRY. I wanted to run for CRY because
Liverpool Echo, 17th November 2019 Eighteen year old footballer Jack Riding from Crosby, passed away after suddenly collapsing on the pitch while playing with his friends. It was discovered that he had an underlying heart condition called arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy, which caused his heart to stop suddenly. Following his death, his family were faced with the decision