BBC Radio Bristol – 14th December 2016 Classical Soprano Isabelle Peters spoke to Laura Rawlings on BBC Radio Bristol about her cardiac arrest at just 21 and her subsequent fundraising for CRY. Listen here (02:09:50)
Publicnow.com – 14th December 2016 The biggest fundraising event at Chester University, on the Warrington Campus was a 24-hour Football match in aid of CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young). Over 100 students took part, raising £350 for charity Cardiac Risk in the Young along the way. Organiser of the event, Jake Edwards said, “This charity
Sidmouth Herald – 14th December 2016 The coffee morning was held in memory of Jonathan Hayman, who died at age 27 from cardiac arrest. Jonathan’s Grandmother, Barbara Douglas, is a resident at the care home and together the residents raised £412 for Cardiac Risk in the Young. Read more
Bude Today – 13th December 2016 A fit young man who suffered a cardiac arrest last year is helping to raise awareness of Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY), with a recent beetle drive raising more than £650. Brad’s aim is to raise awareness for screenings, and how important they are in avoiding a life threatening
Champion – 13th December 2016 A trio of pals from Skelmersdale have raised £10,000 to help Edge Hill University to continue offering free cardiac screening sessions by completing a sponsored five-day trek along the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in Peru. They have tackled the 26 mile trail in memory of Zac & Kelsey Taylor. Read
Ilkley Gazette – 9th December 2016 A Wharfedale MP is backing calls for action to tackle sudden cardiac deaths among the young. Greg Mulholland (Lib Dem, Leeds North West) has signed a pledge to show his support for the work of the Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) charity. Mr Mulholland said, “Sudden cardiac death in young
Go2mytown.com – 11th December 2016 Kismet, a retailer situated in Hall Street, Blackwood town centre has specially dressed its Christmas window in aid of CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young). Any money raised will go to the Jack Thomas memorial fund, a fifteen year old who died suddenly from an undiagnosed heart condition. Read more
Luton Today – 9th December 2016 Lewsey Sports Park will be hosting a charity night in aid of Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) on Monday, December 19. Laura Massaro, world #2 female squash player, will take on young players of Luton & Dunstable Squash Club. She will also present an automated external defibrillator to the
Watford Observer – 10th December 2016 …On December 18 there will be a Santa dash along Hempstead Road, Kings Langley. Starting at 10am, the run is for the Dale Butler memorial fund with Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY). Read more
Ulster Star – 9th December 2016 …Out There Services are ending 2016 with raising just over £11,000 for their two chosen charities for 2016/2017; Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) and Cancer Focus NI. The team have taken part in the Prudential Ride 100 and various other fundraising events in order to raise the money and