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Josh’s Vinyl Listening Lounge
We are incredibly grateful to everyone who supported Josh’s Vinyl Listening Lounge. Thanks to your generosity, we raised over £3,000 in Josh’s memory to support the vital work of Cardiac Risk in the Young. A very special thank you to Ambika Grewal and the wonderful team at Anima, who so generously donated their time and
Mia’s Festive Run
27th December 2025 over 120 decorated tractors, trucks, 4×4’s, vans, cars and quads drove through towns and villages across Cheshire bringing festive cheer to many. Big thanks to Kevin Woodward and Higher Farm Riding School for organising, sponsors included Cheshire Roof Repairs, Cheshire Solar Services, Cheshire building plastics, CEH transport Ltd, Charlies of Cheshire, PW
HYMS CardioSociety Charity Walk for CRY
The Cardio Society recently organised a charity hike in Knaresborough to support Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY). Our aim was to raise both awareness and funds for this vital cause, which focuses on preventing sudden cardiac deaths in young people. Despite challenging conditions due to Storm Claudia, participants showed remarkable determination, completing a 6-mile
Great Haseley Quiz Night
On Friday 5th December the Great Haseley village community raised £710 for CRY at a quiz night held in the Village Hall. Everyone knows someone affected by heart issues and this was particularly close to the hearts of us as co-organisers, both of whom lost – or nearly lost – someone fit and far too
Fundraising
Layla has been busy making and selling hot chocolate cones over the Christmas period to raise money for her uncle, Jordan James. Layla will be totalling the money raised at the end of the week and adding it to her Uncle Jordys fund.
The Red Bow Ball raises £19,000 for CRY
£8,100 was raised from St George’s BRAKE THE CYCLE campaign, with both Tearfund and Cardiac Risk in the Young (David Hill Memorial Fund) receiving £4,050 each to help BRAKE THE CYCLE of world poverty and Young Sudden Cardiac Deaths. Rodger and Lesley Hill were cycling as representatives of St George’s and CRY, and in memory
146 (Northwich) Squadron RAF Air Cadets – 2025 Fundraising for CRY
Cadets from 146 (Northwich) Squadron chose CRY as their ‘Charity of the Year’ for 2025. Each year, they select a charity and in 2025 they planned a variety of events, with their efforts raising a fantastic £1,000! Event teams organised a Quiz Night, Raffle, Drill and Music Showcase and a Summer Fair. Each event required
Bike Ride in memory of Dan Hughes
On July 31st to August 2nd 14 cyclists undertook a 10 year anniversary bike ride in memory of Dan. They cycled trough 3 countries in 3 days starting in Gretna Green, Scotland travelling down through the lake district before crossing into Wales and returning to Dan’s home village of Bignall End in Nirth Staffordshire.Dan’s niece,
9th Dan Hughes Cricket and Family Fun Day
The 9th Dan Hughes memorial cricket and family fun day was help on Sunday the 13th of July at Audley Cricket club in North Staffordshire. The sun shone on us again and the local community turned out in their hundreds to support the event and help us to raise money for Dan’s memorial fund. As
Christmas Fayre at Cottam Community Centre
Chris and Ann from the Heartfelt Group held their annual Tombola in aid of CRY. It was very popular with a continuous queue all evening. There was also name the Christmas Teddy. A huge thank you to all who donated prizes and to those who came along to support us. We made £200 to go
Steve’s Fundraising
I’m Steve and here’s my story – Please take a minute to read. 11 Years ago, I went for a free health check at Dyffryn Taf, Whitland, which was put on by The Mason family, to raise awareness after tragedy struck their family, and they lost their Son, Brother, Husband & Dad. 😢 During this
Christmas coffee morning
On Saturday 6th December we held a Christmas coffee morning at Old Mill Court in Walmer Bridge, Antionietta Broadhurst kindly invited us to hold the event, she also collected items to sell and helped on the day. Julie Appleby and Joan Hodson had baked lots of cakes and scones, made marmalade and jam, made bacon
In Memory of Nina Buck – Charity Quiz Night
We recently held a Charity Quiz Night in loving memory of Nina Buck, raising funds and awareness for CRY. The evening brought together family, friends, and supporters for a fun and engaging night of trivia, all in honour of Nina. Thanks to everyone’s kindness and generosity, we’re delighted to share that the event raised £220 for CRY. Every penny
Walk around Rosedale Abbey
On Sun 19th October myself & my friends from Batley Girls Grammar School completed a circular walk around Rosedale Abbey in memory of Anja Wilson. As we reached the top of the valley a beautiful rainbow appeared, it was amazing. I woukd like to thank the 6 walkers from B.G.G.S for helping raise £635! Also a
Josh’s Project, Vietnam. Plan International
Thanks to the amazing donations in memory of our beloved Josh that exceeded £13,000, Plan International have been able to undertake some phenomenal work. The funds have now been directed to a project in Vietnam that helps young people learn how to stay safe online. The programme supports teenagers in Ha Giang, a region where
Olivia Moorman’s Black Tie Charity Evening
On the evening of the 15th November we held a Black Tie Charity doo for friends and family for our Olivia who sadly passed away last May 2024. We held this at The Royal Wells Hotel in Tunbridge Wells where 90 of is enjoyed a meal, raffle and auction where local business kindly donated and
Biddulph Lights switch on
Jordan’s grandparent’s braved the cold and went to do a stall at biddulph lights switch on. They raised £298 on the night.
Heart Screening Event Success at Wirral Grammar School for Girls
🎉 Heart Screening Event Success at Wirral Grammar School for Girls ! 🎉 We’re thrilled to share that our 1st ever Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) heart screening event took place last weekend at Wirral Grammar School for Girls. The event was a great success. ✅ 195 young people screened (ages 14–34)❌ 5 no-shows➡️
Cake Bake in memory of Richard Brember
As part of CRY’s raising awareness week in November 2025, Hayley (Richard’s wife) held a cake sale at her workplace to raise both funds for future heart screenings and awareness of the charity itself. The day was a roaring success with a huge variety of baked goods on offer, many of which were home-made and
Molly Moos Fundraiser
On September 29th 2023 my wife and I lost our precious baby girl, suddenly and unexpectedly, she was 6 months old. Post mortem results showed an enlarged heart (Cardiomegaly) which, following further testing of the immediate family is a genetic condition called MYH7 which we only found out following the passing of our daughter. Me
Meraki Event
On October 25th a charity DJ event in memory of Josh was held at one of his favourite venues, Maraki in Liverpool. His family and friends all came together for a night of boogieing to remember Josh. £1,905 was raised through ticket sales and generous donations helping reach the goal for a CRY van at
Ashmole & Co member of staff goes the extra ‘yarn’ to help raise funds for charity
One member of staff at Ashmole & Co has become ‘hooked’ on crocheting teddies to help raise funds for the accountancy firm’s charity of the year – CRY. Debbie Blanchard, an Accounts Clerk in Ashmole & Co’s Carmarthen office has spent many hours crocheting 12 teddy bears so they can be sold to raise money
Ashmole & Co Partner goes the extra mile to help raise funds for charity
One member of staff at Ashmole & Co will be running 12km per day, for seven days in a row, next week to help raise funds for the accountancy firm’s charity of the year – CRY. Jim Cornock, a Partner with the accountancy firm, will be running every day from the 8th to 16th November,
Family Fun Day in memory of David Smith
The day after our event marked a whole year without David 💔 Our family fun day included at 23 mile walk to honour David’s age when he passed, a huge raffle from lots of local businesses, penalty shootout, craft stalls, bouncy castles and more. We really hope we have spread some awareness and maybe saved
Yorkshire 3 peaks in memory of Jordan Burndred
On Saturday 18th October Kevin Burndred embarked on the Yorkshire three peaks challenge to mark the 10 year anniversary of the passing of his nephew Jordan Burndred. He was joined by a former colleague Beatriz Martinez and her partner Jamie Leggera with Helen Burndred completing one of the peaks and then driving a support vehicle. Kevin