Rutland & Stamford Mercury – 1st October 2017 The screening was held at Deepings School in Peterborough in memory of former pupil Lucy Jessop, who died from an undiagnosed heart condition when she was just 18. Read more
Stoke Sentinel – 30th September 2017 Martin and Janine Dean donated the defibrillator to Longton Cricket Club as a gesture of thanks for allowing them to hold fundraising events in memory of their son Jake. Read more
Chronicle Live, 1st October 2017 Eleven year old Harry Steel organised a walk from Tynemouth Priory to St Mary’s Lighthouse in Tynemouth on Sunday, wearing wellies filled with jelly for the duration. The Jelly Welly Walk was a huge success, with a great turnout, and has so far raised £1,970 for charities Cardiac Risk in the
Knutsford Guardian, 26th September 2017 Ninety-nine young people were screened for underlying heart conditions this Saturday, as the Knutsford First Responders Trust welcomed CRY to the Knutsford Methodist Church. This was the third event organised by the trust in the past year. The trust’s coordinator, Adrian Rees said, “We screened a total of 99 people… five
Gazette & Herald, 27th September 2017 Amy Osborne died from an undiagnosed heart condition in January, since then her relatives have been raising money for Cardiac Risk in the Young. Mel Gooder, Amy’s Aunt, said, “Back in April I decided that I wanted to support CRY, giving them something back in memory of Amy.” The family’s
The Northern Echo – 25th September 2017 The poignant walk will be held on Saturday, 7th October to raise awareness of CRY and remember young people. For the second year the walk will go through the city centre, allowing greater awareness of CRY. Read more
Peterborough Telegraph – 23rd September 2017 Paul McCann collapsed and died during the half marathon event last year. Family and friends will be taking part this year in his memory to raise money for heart screenings. Read more
Evening Telegraph – 21st September 2017 17-year-old Abby Lang has been put forward to deliver the “Time for Reflection” speech at the Scottish Parliament after launching a bid to have cardiac screening in schools following the death of fellow pupil Yusef Abubaker. Read more
Hemel Today – 20th September 2017 Liam O’Sullivan made the documentary in memory of his friend Harry Faulkner, who died whilst competing in a squash tournament in 2013. The documentary received its premiere at Berkhamsted School on Friday, where Harry attended sixth form, and raised £13,000 for charity. Read more
Northwich Guardian – 20th September 2017 Northwich Beer Festival will be raising money for a number of good causes this weekend including Cardiac Risk in the Young. Last year £10,000 was donated to a number of good causes. Read more