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Great North Run Write up 2022
Great North Run Write up 2022 . Previous Next Simplyhealth Great North Run 11th September 2022Congratulations and a huge thank you to the 38 runners who took part in the Great North Run for CRY on Sunday 11th September 2022!It was a brilliant day, with good running conditions with the weather being sunny and warm. With
Festive Fun
On the 26th November festive fun was had by all who attended an afternoon of traditional wreath crafting. Over the following weeks home made wreaths were sold in high demand and a total of £741.50, was raised in loving memory of my daughter Katie. All proceeds will go on to Katie’s memorial page for CRY. A
More than 90 screened by CRY in west London
A total of 99 young people aged 14-35 received free cardiac screening from CRY at the Olympic Pavilion, Trailfinders, Ealing, on Sunday, November 13. Six people were referred for follow-up tests after the event, sponsored by Tom and Claire’s Fund. Ellen Clabburn said: “We’re very grateful to Trailfinders for once again playing host. We knew it
A Day for David
On 26/11/2022, an afternoon of music celebrated the life of David Hill. Three acts performed a combination of covers, medleys and original songs in the Loreburne Hall, Dumfries. The event opened with powerfully emotive words from David’s father, Rodger Hill who was supported on stage by family members Lesley Hill, Alex Service, Georgia Graham and Sharon
Gold in memory of Clayton Olson
GOLD Previous Next In early September a plan was born. A plan to put together a dress party on Guy Fawkes night to honour our son, Clayton Olson. He loves a party, especially a Halloween fancy dress one. In a short few months, a small group of us managed to put together a historical event which included
Royal Parks Half Marathon in memory of Harry Faulkner
On Sunday 9th October, after months of early morning training, blisters and tears, and together with my amazing friend Helen Vaites, who has been by my side since the day we lost Harry, we run the Royal Parks Half Marathon in Harrys memory. Being cheered on by the crowds was so encouraging, and never realised until
Tony’s charity boxing with WCB
I met Simon’s mum Michaela in May 1995 when Simon was 5 years old. I was thai boxing at that time and Simon took an interest in this, he was a very energetic boy and loved putting on the gloves to spar with me as often as he could.Tragically, our lives were turned upside down in
CRY Awareness Week-Cake Bake/Coffee Morning
Marion Hayman and her team of ladies, lead by Stephanie Preston, raised an amazing £682. at their cake bake/coffee morning on Friday 25th November. Stalls included cakes, bunting, reindeers, Christmas trees, raffle and so much more. The event was well-supported by the local community. The money raised will go to the Jonathan Hayman Memorial Fund.
Sarah Craig – 12 A Week Challenge
This week I did lots of walks, cycling and cold swims. My aim was to do 7 swims for at least 12 minutes and one with my head submerged. We swam inaround 5 degrees.
Open Garden Fundraising Event
On 30th July, the rain held off and with the help of family and friends, a well-attended Open Garden event raised over £600. Katie’s parents wish to thank all who helped and attended.
Tough Mudder in memory of Rob Jones
As a group of friends we decided to take part in the Tough Mudder in Manchester on 23rd October to raise funds for C-R-Y in loving memory of our dear mate Rob Jones, who sadly passed away last year. Leading up to the Tough Mudder event in Manchester we should have all done a little more
Adam Dabell Memorial Cup and Trophy football match
On the evening of Thursday 13th October, East Grinstead Town Football Club were host, once again, to the 18th annual ‘Adam Dabell Memorial Cup and Trophy’ football match between Imberhorne and Sackville Sixth Forms – in celebration of the life of our son Adam and to raise voluntary contributions to the charity ‘CRY’ (Cardiac Risk in
Sponsored Walk in memory of Clayton Olson
On the afternoon of Friday 9th September, the Sutton Valence School community came together for their annual Sponsored Walk. Despite the less-than-promising weather forecast, the event proved to be a great success. £4,170 was raised for the CRY Charity – a worthy cause chosen following the tragic death of Clayton Olson (2022 H) in April. The
Fundraising event in memory of Daniel Duncan
In honor of Daniel’s 30th birthday and his cousin Aidan’s 25th birthday who passed aged 15, we chose to hold a charity fundraiser on Friday 2nd September 2022 to increase awareness of cardiac risk in young people and to raise money for the wonderful work C-R-Y do. With lots of dancing, tasty Caribbean food and even
London Marathon – Andrew Roberts
It was an absolute pleasure to be able to run for CRY at this years London Marathon. Firstly I’d like to say a massive thank you to all the staff, volunteers etc. at CRY who run the charity and organise everything. It had long been a goal of mine to complete this run for CRY in
The Visitors playing live music for CRY
The Heartfelt ladies held a fundraising event on Sunday the 23rd in the RAFFA club Leyland for our screening fund, we had an amazing duo called The Visitors aka Russell Parry and Tom Cook they did two great sets of music and got everyone up dancing, they both gave their time free to support CRY. Kelly
Neil Cummins Memorial Golf Day
On Friday 19th August 2022, 78 Golfers attended West Middlesex Golf Club to pay tribute to their friend Neil Cummins who sadly passed away in April 2021 Neil was well known in the London Irish Community and was a member of the London Irish Walking Football team and an avid supporter of the Republic of Ireland
Raising Awareness at Preston College Freshers fair
Ann and Sheila part of the Heartfelt Group attended Preston Colleges Freshers fair today. What a great networking event it was. We spoke to so many people this morning, we have been invited to speak at the college at some point in the future, the staff there were all so interested in the screening programme and
Random acts of kindness in memory of Ben Coleman
On Ben’s first anniversary on 23rd September myself, my son’s girlfriend, Bekah and his friend, Katie drove around Worthing with gift bags full of Ben’s favourite snacks and dropped them off at his favourite places…his gym, his barbers, the pub, the beach, coffee shops and parks. It made a tough day full of love and positivity.
Durham Walk in memory of Pat
My wife, Pat, died suddenly in March this year, it was our 43rd anniversary and we were walking to a restaurant when she took poorly and died the following morning. The coroner in London advised us to contact CRY as the cause was diagnosed as Sudden Arrythmic Death Syndrome, we should have our children checked for
Yorkshire Three Peaks by Team Shambles
When Ben died in April last year, my family and Bens friends were supported (and are still being supported) and helped through our grief by an amazing charity called Cardiac Risk in the Young. Their vision is the prevent young cardiac deaths through awareness, free screening and research and to support affected families. To try to
London Marathon 2022 Write Up
TCS London Marathon 2022 Write Up A huge thank you and congratulations from all at CRY to our amazing runners who took part in the 2022 TCS London Marathon!Sunday 2nd October 2022 marked the second year that the marathon was to go ahead in October, as #TeamCRY got to complete the iconic 26.2 miles through London.
Awareness day at Preston College Freshers day, then musical evening on Sunday
I am part of the Heartfelt group in Preston, Sheila and myself will be attending Freshers day tomorrow at Preston college raising awareness. I have been on local radio this morning and will be on radio Lancashire / Cumbria this evening to promote our fundraising event which is on Sunday 23rd October and is a music
Great South Run 5K
Big well done and thank you to Denise Wardle from Lee-on-the-Solent for completing the Great South Run 5k in Portsmouth, on Saturday 15 October. £350 raised for CRY. Denise was running in memory of her son Alex who died from SADS in 2016.
Race for Anthony- Bath Half marathon
On 16th October 2022, the Bath Half finally returned following a 2-year break, celebrating the 40th anniversary of the event. Over 7,000 runners took part, and we were extremely fortunate with the weather, with blue skies and sunshine for the duration of the race. The atmosphere was electric, with thousands of people lining the streets of