Christopher Cowe

Christopher was 15 and only a couple of months away from his 16th Birthday. He was loved and adored by his family and many friends and was growing into a happy and confident young man with his whole future ahead of him when he was suddenly and cruelly taken from us, devastating family, friends and the wider community. All who knew him have felt his loss deeply and this has been demonstrated in the many cards, memorial books and the outpouring of emotion and support that have followed Christopher’s tragic passing.

Christopher loved football, in particular Heart of Midlothian FC where he was a season ticket holder, playing on his PS4 or X Box with friends, travelling and was developing a love of music and keen interest in the latest fashions and health and fitness. He was doing so well at school where he was hard working, bright and conscientious. He would have excelled in his exams and was particularly interested in Maths, Media and Modern Studies and was showing a good aptitude for Business.

No one should lose their precious son or daughter at such a young age. As a family we want to help others by giving back to our community, one which Christopher benefitted so much from, and in doing so help to fund further research and run screening events in loving memory of our beautiful boy.

This memorial fund has been set up by the family to help CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young) raise awareness of young sudden cardiac death, support those affected, support CRY’s screening programme and fund research and pathology.

Latest News

Skydive for Christopher

On Saturday 7th March our wonderful friend Fiona Neill finally had the opportunity to take on her Skydive challenge following last year’s postponement and as expected she absolutely knocked it out of the park, jumping from 10000 feet up in the skies above Glenrothes to a soft landing on terra...

Falkirk Wheel Abseil – March 2026

On Sunday 22nd March a team of ten abseiled down the Falkirk Wheel and raised over £2,800 for the fund and The Cardiac Risk in the young charity. Despite pre-event nerves all ten participants overcame their fear of heights and made the leap for Christopher. We were blessed with fantastic...

CRY Update Magazine Issue 97

Issue 97 of the CRY Update magazine covers all news, events and fundraising from May – August 2025. This issue includes an event writeup for CRY Heart of London Bridges Walk (Page 19), 2 new partnerships with the Berks & Bucks FA (Page 16) and OrthTeam Centre (Page 17) and...

CRY Update Magazine Issue 96

https://issuu.com/cardiacriskintheyoung/docs/cry_update_96 Issue 96 of the CRY Update magazine covers all news, events and fundraising from January - April 2025. This issue includes an event writeup for London Landmarks Half Marathon (Page 39), TCS London Marathon (Page 42) and a recap of Hearth Month including the Charity Heroes campaign (Page 27)...

Edinburgh Kiltwalk 2025 – A Wee Wander for Christopher

Sunday the 14th September 2025 saw the rain kindly staying away as a squad of 22, ages from18 to 80ish, complete either The Wee Wander or The Big Stroll at the 2025 Edinburgh Kiltwalk. This is our 4th annual walk in memory of Christopher and it was wonderful to walk...

CRY Update Magazine Issue 95

Issue 95 of the CRY Update magazine covers all news, events and fundraising from September - December 2024.

CRY Update Magazine Issue 94

Update Magazine 94 is out now! This edition features articles on Heart of London Bridges Walk, a review of the 12 a week campaign, research updates, fundraising event highlights, and much more!

Balerno High School Screening in memory of Christopher Cowe

197 people were screened on 22nd and 23rd June 2024 at Balerno High School in Edinburgh. This screening was in memory of Christopher Cowe. Thank you to all involved.

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Fiona Neill

16/04/2026

Thinking of Christopher on his 21st birthday. Forever missed, forever remembered. Honoured to donate in his memory today. The Neills xxx

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£50.00

Ross Cowe

30/03/2026

Money raised from the Ladies Day at The Grey Horse in Balerno on the 28th March. Thanks to Amy and all the team for putting on a wonderful event with loads of fun, laughter … Read more

Money raised from the Ladies Day at The Grey Horse in Balerno on the 28th March. Thanks to Amy and all the team for putting on a wonderful event with loads of fun, laughter, music and love.

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£2,868.00

Ross Cowe

30/03/2026

Money raised from donations, the sale of fused glass hearts and the prize draw at the 3rd annual Christopher Cowe Heart Screening. Thanks to all for your support.

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£1,065.00

Richard Wynne Cole

29/03/2026

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£10.00

Lucy Crolla

29/03/2026

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£25.00

Preventing young sudden cardiac deaths through awareness, screening and research, and supporting affected families.

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Christopher Cowe

Christopher Cowe

Latest News

Skydive for Christopher

Falkirk Wheel Abseil – March 2026

CRY Update Magazine Issue 97

CRY Update Magazine Issue 96

Edinburgh Kiltwalk 2025 – A Wee Wander for Christopher

CRY Update Magazine Issue 95

CRY Update Magazine Issue 94

Balerno High School Screening in memory of Christopher Cowe

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Fiona Neill

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