The Scotsman – 20th October 2016 A Scottish woman who lost her brother to Sudden Adult Death Syndrome is fundraising in order to raise awareness and prevent other families from the ‘living hell’ endured after a sudden loss. Kirsty has just completed the Glencoe Ultra Marathon as well as organising a Halloween fundraising event next month.
Derby Telegraph – 19th October 2016 The sister of a promising young Derby footballer who collapsed and died five years ago has launched a campaign to make defibrillators compulsory at every UK football club. Read more
Rotherham Advertiser – 19th October 2016 200 young people were screened on Saturday and Sunday at Kiveton Park Surgery. So far, the Alex Reid memorial fund has raised £70,000, with the money going towards more screenings, research and to raise awareness. Read more
Stoke Sentinel – 15th October 2016 Relatives of a teenager who collapsed and died at home are embarking on a charity mission to raise awareness of serious heart conditions among youngsters.
ukboardingschools.com – 14th October 2016 Staff and pupils at Lord Wandsworth College have shown commitment to helping others. Charities supported include the UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees), Teenage Cancer Trust, CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young) and Macmillan as well as the school’s own Ghana Partnership. Read more
BBC Radio Sheffield – 15th October 2016 BBC Radio Sheffield presenter Paulette Edwards talks to CRY Chief Executive Dr Steven Cox about CRY and to Heather Reid whose daughter Alexandra tragically died four years ago to an undiagnosed heart condition. Listen here
ITV News – 15th October 2016 More that 200 free heart screenings will be carried out today in memory of Sheffield schoolgirl, Alex Reid who died in her sleep aged 16 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
Shields Gazette – 11th October 2016 Margaret Wilson joined more than 300 other walkers in the annual CRY Durham Riverside Walk in memory of her two sons. James Johnsen passed away in 2009, followed tragically by his brother Leon Johnsen in 2011 to sudden cardiac death. Since then, Margaret has been working with CRY to raise
York Press – 11th October 2016 York schoolboy Jamie Bucknell died from an undiagnosed heart problem in 2001; Nearly 15 years on his family continue to raise money to help others affected by the same condition. Jamie’s sister, Jodie who was just 12 when he died is now ready to pick up the fundraising for CRY