August 2007 Following the recent deaths of footballers at Walsall and Seville, and another near-fatal incident at Leicester, CRY Patron Andy Scott has called for the FA and PFA to introduce cardiac screening for all professional footballers. Andy Scott’s own playing career was brought to a premature end when he was diagnosed with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy by
Brentford FC, managed by CRY Patron Andy Scott, enjoyed a successful first outing in their 2009/10 away shirt with a 3-1 win away at Carlisle United. For the second season running, a special partnership between CRY and Brentford FC has seen the club donate the secondary sponsorship of its away shirt to CRY. This unique partnership
Thank you and congratulations to the 27 CRY cyclists who took part in the first ever Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100 on Sunday 4th August 2013. The sun was out for most of the day, along with a lovely cooling breeze, which we are sure all of the cyclists appreciated throughout the ride. The atmosphere was just incredible
It seems as though three records may have been broken on Sunday July 7th 2013! The first British winner of the Wimbledon Men’s Singles in 77 years; soaring temperatures making it the hottest day of the year so far; and over 1,200 willing walkers travelling to Central London to take part in the annual CRY Heart
On Saturday 29th June, 90 pupils and members of staff took part in the inaugural Surbiton High School 12 hour ‘Hockathon’ which took place at the newly opened Oaken Lane Sports Facility. Students from years 7 to 13 participated and competed alongside staff, in two teams for the chosen charities. The ‘Green Team’ represented CRY and
On a warm evening on June 6th, CRY was privileged to be involved with a truly inspiring evening of arts and entertainment. “Song for Stevie” was organised in memory of Stevie Jivani, who tragically died from a previously undiagnosed heart condition in April 2012. She was aged just 19. The concert, which was held at the Rose
UK Boarding Schools, May 16th 2013 John Inverdale and Simon Halliday spoke to an audience of 180 at a sporting dinner at Moreton Hall, raising awareness of their chosen charity, CRY and the Morton Hall Foundation Read more
Congratulations and a huge “thank you” to all who ran the 2012 Virgin London Marathon in aid of CRY, on Sunday 22nd April 2012. We are in awe of every one of you for your outstanding efforts to raise awareness and funds for CRY. This year we had a team of 117 CRY runners, of whom
Following the sudden collapse of footballer Fabrice Muamba on Saturday 17th March, Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) has launched a national campaign – http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/31819 – to maintain pressure on the Government and professional sporting bodies to offer cardiac screening to young people who might be at risk. Whilst Fabrice Muamba’s condition is reported to be
More than 100 music fans and charity supporters enjoyed an evening of live music at the Leigh Village Hall on a wild and stormy Saturday night before Christmas. The evening – in aid of Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) – raised well over £750 when d’dogs and Bovvered? – two of the best rock bands