Dan Cook

This page is a tribute to our beloved son, Brother and Friend Dan, who tragically left us far too soon on the 15th of May 2024. Forever 33 years young, Dan’s vibrant spirit and extraordinary life will remain etched in our hearts.

Dan was fit, healthy and full of vitality, yet his bright journey was abruptly cut short by an undiagnosed heart condition. His passing feels deeply unnatural, yet amidst the heartache, we take solace in knowing there is no one to blame. For that we are eternally grateful.

Danny Boy may your songs echo forever in the hearts of those who loved you and in the skies you now illuminate. You are missed more than words can ever express and loved beyond measure. Forever in our hearts.

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

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...

Friends and family held a golf day in memory of Dan Cook

27/9/25 - Read the full article here Golfers who teed off in memory of in memory of a much-loved Hartlepool man raised over £12,000 for a fund in his name. More than 100 players came together for the first Dan Cook Memorial Golf Day at Wynyard Golf Club in a...

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)...

Challenge No 7 of 12 – The Ullswater Way

A Day of Sweat, Teamwork, and Emotion

Taking part in Total Warrior was a real test of strength and stamina — physically, mentally, and emotionally. But we did it together, as a team, carrying Dan in our hearts every step of the way. There were moments of exhaustion, laughter, mud-covered hugs, and tears — but also pride...

Challenge No 5 of 12 – Climbing Helvellyn

In memory of our beloved Dan Cook, 50 friends and family came together this weekend to climb Helvellyn, raising awareness for Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY). It was a challenging climb that pushed many of us out of our comfort zones, but the spirit, determination, and love carried us...

Challenge No 4 of 12 – Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge

Raising awareness of Cardiac Risk in the Young is no easy task — and neither was this challenge. In memory of our much-loved Dan Cook, a large and determined group took on the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge — a demanding 24-mile route covering Pen-y-ghent, Whernside, and Ingleborough, the three highest...

Challenge No3 of 12 – Snowdon

Climbing Snowdon for Dan: Braving the Elements to Raise Awareness of Cardiac Risk in the Young In March, a dedicated group of friends and family made the journey from across the North of England to the rugged landscape of North Wales — all with one shared purpose: to honour the...

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

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Dan Cook

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Latest News

CRY Update Magazine Issue 97

Friends and family held a golf day in memory of Dan Cook

CRY Update Magazine Issue 96

Challenge No 7 of 12 – The Ullswater Way

A Day of Sweat, Teamwork, and Emotion

Challenge No 5 of 12 – Climbing Helvellyn

Challenge No 4 of 12 – Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge

Challenge No3 of 12 – Snowdon

My Story

Dan Cook

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