Monmouth School for Girls, 25th June 2019 Sixth Form Student, Elinor, has launched the ‘Hartbeat’ campaign to raise funds for Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) after her cousin, Frank, was diagnosed with a heart condition at a CRY screening financed by a memorial fund. “Frank’s diagnosis, although devastating, has potentially saved his life,” Elinor said.
Whitchurch Herald, 13th June 2019 Jo Thelwell, Lucy Jones and Paula Reynolds, formerally of Whitchurch Ladies RUFC, plan to cross the Brecon Beacons and climb Pen y Fan to raise funds for Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) on Saturday 6th July. They have chosen to raised funds for CRY after Jo lost her partner Nathan
Simian, 27th May 2019 Simon Hughes and Ian Doughty are taking on the challenge of riding from Land’s End to John O’ Groats to raise funds for Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) in memory of their late friend Gareth Roberts who suddenly died of an undiagnosed heart condition. The journey will see them climb 46,850
The Leader, 23rd May 2019 Ian Doughty and Simon Hughes met Gareth when they were on a cycling holiday in Majorca. Tragically, back in the UK, Gareth passed away suddenly from an undiagnosed heart condition while riding his bike. Now, his friends plan to cycle hundreds of miles – from Land’s End to John O’ Groats
Western Telegraph, 30th March 2019 The Ian Williams Foundation, which works together with Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY), was established last year following the tragic, sudden death of 27 year old Rugby player, Ian, as he trained for English Championship Club, Doncaster Knights. As Ian’s father, Phil, is treasurer of Tenby Rotary Club, it’s president,
Cardiff Met News, 5th November 2018 Cardiac Risk in the Young screened 200 young people over 2 days at Cardiff Metropolitan University. A donation of £14,000 from the Former Mayor of Rhondda Cynon Taf, Councillor Doug Williams made these screenings possible. Among those screened were Welsh Netball Captain and Senior Lecturer at Cardiff Met, Suzy Drane and Lecturer
CRY has always received incredible support in Wales. Local families, media and politicians have helped us spread awareness and complete vital screenings to test the hearts of young people all around the country. October 27th and 28th was a milestone weekend for CRY in Wales, with 200 young people being screened at Cardiff Metropolitan University. The
Caerphilly Observer, 17th August 2018 Customers of Sainsbury’s Pontllanfraith voted for CRY and the Jack Thomas Memorial Fund to become the new charity partner for the store. Jack Thomas died in 2012 from an undiganosed heart condition, and since then his family and friends have raised £67,000 for CRY. Read more
Caerphilly Observer, 18th July 2018 During his time as mayor in 2017, Cllr John Bevan raised a total of £8.427.30 via fundraising days, concerts, raffles, auctions, quizzes and number of other activities. The money is to be split between the two chosen charities, CRY and Cancer Research Wales. Read more
South Wales Argus, 18th May 2018 A charity football match will be held in memory of Craig Cowland, ten years after he died suddenly in 2008. The team will consist of former team-mates and friends of Craig, raising money and awareness fro CRY. Read more