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The Great British Duck Race
The day started with thunder, lightning and torrential rain but Suzanne and I gamely splashed our way through the puddles to the riverside opposite Hampton Court. After much pleading we convinced the organisers to let us keep the CRY van on site as we wanted to use the awning on the van to keep us dry.
Blackpool 10k in memory of Louise Worth
On Sunday 11th May 2008, my husband Ken and my friends Jeannette and Yvonne (a manager at Fujitsu who organised the entries) arrived in Blackpool just 20 minutes before the beginning of the race. All the roads to the promenade were blocked off and the roads into town all had roadworks!! The race is sponsored by
"Black, White and Diamonds" Charity Ball
Having taken part in several fundraising events organised by CRY, I wanted to try and do something personally that would combine having fun, increasing the awareness of this amazing charity and also, hopefully, raising some money. I realised that other supporters had previously hosted a Ball and felt this was something that matched up really well
Raising Awareness at Pfizer Pharmaceuticals' Fun Sports Day
I was very pleased to be asked if I could attend Pfizer Pharmaceuticals’ Headquarters at Tadworth where they were holding a Fun Sports Day and wanted to give some of their proceeds to CRY. I was a bit nervous as it was my first job as a CRY County Representative but my daughter Lucy – who
Big Heart Bike Ride 2008 – India
I am delighted to report that we are back from India all safe and sound! It was a brilliant event and everyone completed the challenge. It was an amazing challenge and all the participants were fantastic. There was no problem with the Cancer and Heart charities mixing together [something which was not planned, but occurred for
CRY Heart of London Bridges Sponsored Walk 2008
Following the success of CRY’s inaugural Heart of London Bridges Sponsored Walk in 2007 the event took place again in 2008, with over 600 CRY supporters in attendance. The walk, led once again by CRY Patron Kathryn Harries, started at Victoria Embankment Gardens and ended at Hays Galleria near London Bridge. The route involved crossing 8
Adam Donnelly Memorial Ball 2008
Following the success of the ball we organised in 2006, we decided to do the same again this year with the hope that we could at least match the money raised last time. 120 tickets were sold for the event at the Woodlands Banqueting Centre in Swanley and the evening was a wonderful success – we
CRY Family Medical Conference
Institute of Child Health, 30 Guilford Street, London CRY’s second ever annual Family Medical Conference took place on June 14th 2008, at the Institute of Child Health in London. The four expert speakers at this event were Dr Elijah Behr (right) – who spoke about Ion Channelopathies; Dr Sanjay Sharma – who presented on the subject of
Great North Walk in memory of Kasia Ber
29th June 2008 Dawn Sanderson and Mark Brown participated in the Great North Walk at Herrington Park, Sunderland, to raise money for CRY in memory of Kasia Ber. “We both enjoyed this event very much and raised £150 for a good cause.”
Coffee morning in memory of Paul McGlynn
It all started with one of us saying “surely we can manage to make a sponge and put the kettle on”………………and it turned into a bonanza of bun making, lavender bag stitching and bunting hanging – a quest to raise a few pounds for CRY. Our beloved Paul, who died in January 2006, loved Battenberg, loved
Just Walk 2008 in memory of Matthew Reid
Well we did it! We walked 60 long kilometres (that’s 37.5 miles in old money) on a very hot 10th of May across the South Downs – starting and finishing at Goodwood racecourse, taking in the stunning scenery and hills of Arundel, Amberley Brooks, Bignor Hill and Graffham Down on route. We started the day with
Graham Keene's South West Walk in memory of Robert Lancaster
21st May to 6th July 2008 The South West Coast Path is Britain’s longest National Trail, running from Minehead in Somerset to South Haven Point near Poole Dorset. The path includes two UNESCO World Heritage sites; The Jurassic Coast plus the Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape Minehead to Poole 1014km/630 miles A continuous path around
Fundraising evening in memory of Cheryl Glassborow
In October 2007, my friend Kathy and I attended our first CRY bereavement support day at Wimbledon Park Golf Club. Whilst driving home and discussing the day, we decided we wanted to do something to raise some money for CRY in Cheryl’s memory. Ron and Donna (Cheryl’s Dad and sister) were in agreement. Kathy’s church St.
Sponsored walk in memory of David Cochrane
In April 2006 the members of Lodge Hopetoun St. John No. 1232, a small Masonic Lodge located in Linlithgow, West Lothian, were stunned when they heard that one of their youngest members had tragically died from a previously undetected heart condition. David Cochrane, aged 22 years, a former dux of Whitecross Primary School and head boy
Glitz and Glamour at the GuildHall
Ballgowns and black ties were the order of the night as partygoers danced the night away at the Mayor’s Ball. The annual charity event saw around 250 people pack out Preston’s Guild Hall for an evening of entertainment. Revellers joined Mayor Christine Abram for a four-course meal and big band hits from the Northern Jazz Orchestra.
New Secretary of State "kicks off" CRY initiative to help young footballers
The Secretary of State for Media, Culture and Sport – The Rt Hon Andy Burnham MP – will today [Thursday 28 February 2008] be joined by families, whose children or partners died suddenly whilst playing football, at an event to raise awareness of sudden cardiac death in the young. Today’s launch – to be held at
"H-Fest" in memory of Harvey Hague-Armitage
Harvey was a gifted and passionate musician; he played the flute and drums with – in his words – “strength, determination and mercy forever.” It was in Harvey’s memory that his school, Cardinal Griffin Catholic High School, played host to an evening of contemporary music, featuring live bands involving many of the talented young musicians from
Fundraising in memory of Daniel Young
We lost our 16 year old son Daniel in September 2005. Daniel went off to play a football match and died after scoring a goal. We found it very hard to cope with the fact that Daniel had never been ill and he was a very fit young man. He played for two football teams and
QPANI Charity Quiz Night
The Quarry Products Association NI (QPANI) was delighted to hand over a cheque for £2826 to Mark Carruthers, Patron of CRY. CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young) is a charity-based organisation whose mission is to raise awareness of undetected cardiac abnormalities in young, apparently healthy individuals. Sudden Cardiac Death (SADS) takes the lives of eight young
CRY Breakfast and Private View of "Renaissance Siena: Art for a City"
On Tuesday November 20th, CRY held its first ever event at the prestigious National Gallery in Trafalgar Square, London – a breakfast and private view of the exhibition “Renaissance Siena: Art for a City”. On arrival, guests were served a continental breakfast of orange juice, skewer of fruit, a selection of Danish pastries and tea and
Cardiff Half Marathon
My partner Phil Austin, nephew Chris Lane and his friend Dave Williams ran the Cardiff half marathon in October 2007 to raise money for CRY. My cousin Keith Newton died suddenly in 1985 at the age of 22 after stepping out of the bath. The cause of Keith’s death was recorded as “Viral Pneumonia”. His son
Dominican College Annual Sponsored Walk
28th September 2007 Mr John Lundy, The Divisional Representative for Cardiac Risk in The Young (CRY) in Northern Ireland, was pleased today to accept a cheque for £2000 raised by the pupils and friends of Dominican College as part of the 2007 Annual Sponsored Walk. CRY was one of a number of designated Dominican charities for
London to Paris Cycle Ride in memory of Greg Highwood-Mack
On Wednesday 12th September 2007, our parents, Chris and Elisabeth Mack began a 4-day, 450-kilometre cycle from London to Paris. The challenge was taken in memory of our brother, Gregory Highwood-Mack, and all the money raised has gone to supporting CRY. Greg collapsed at work when his heart suddenly stopped on 10th March 2006. After nine
Charity basketball match
This basketball game was a competition match organised by Lisburn Basketball Club against Bangor Basketball Club, and took place at Lisburn Leisureplex on Friday 18th May. Our son Nicholas had been a very keen member of Lisburn Club when he died in November 1998 and the Club now has a memorial trophy match annually for him.
Belfast City Marathon
Irish Football Association in conjunction with CRY Two relay teams from the Irish Football Association ran in the Belfast City Marathon on Monday, 7th May 2007. The two teams were: Glenda Dines