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Sapphire Systems PLC Fundraising
November 2010 Staff at Sapphire Systems PLC raised funds for CRY through a variety of events. Thank you to Tony and Sam for running a fantastic quiz night. It was fabulous fun and we raised loads of money! Well done to the winning team Thanks to Lucy for selling her clothes for charity and Trudie too
Nepal Trek
November 2010 Every week in the UK at least 12 apparently ‘fit and healthy’ young people die of undiagnosed heart conditions. Heartbreakingly, my intelligent, witty, funny, generous, gorgeous and completely wacky little brother Darren Rawling was one of them. Cardiac Risk in the Young is a national charity saving young lives and supporting those affected. CRY
University of Plymouth Sports Club – raising awareness and funds
Throughout 2010 University of Plymouth sportsmen and women recently joined forces to organise a charity Halloween party. Riding and Polo, Netball, Men’s Rugby and Women’s Hockey raised a mega £600 from the event. The clubs would like to thank their sponsor, Walkabout, for helping them to support CRY by allowing them to hold the event in
Foresters Heathrow Branch Support CRY
Throughout 2010 A cheque for £1000 was presented to Rebecca Zouvani by John Carter, Charity Chairman, along with Vernon Elmes, President, of Heathrow Branch of Foresters at their February meeting. This money has been collected throughout the year by manning stalls at local fetes, along with raffles held on coach outings, at restaurant meals and other
The Grim Challenge in memory of Guy Evans
The Grim Challenge in memory of Guy Evans 15th January 2011 Three young men from Didcot braved wind, rain and water to take part in the notorious GRIM endurance challenge in memory of a close friend, who died from a suspected heart arrhythmia. Aiden Bateman and John Sutton (both 19) and Sam Gosden (20), completed a
Charity Night in Memory of Paul Wilkins
Charity Night in Memory of Paul Wilkins 15th January 2011 January 15th 2011 was a night to celebrate and remember the third anniversary and 25th birthday of a wonderful young man. Paul Wilkins passed away on his 22nd birthday on 11th January 2008 and not a day goes by when we don’t remember him and the
CRY Sponsored Walk
30th January 2011 The walk was fantastic and the children managed to raise so far £178.00! Two of the children didn’t quite make the whole 4 miles but still did a fantastic 3.5 before having to be picked up. Brandon was very poorly and Destiny’s little legs just couldn’t handle anymore – they wanted to carry
Raising funds and awareness at Lakeside Shopping Centre
13th February 2011 The Button Family spent the day at Lakeside shopping centre creating awareness and raising funds for CRY in memory of Graham Button. On February 13th our family and I spent the day at Lakeside shopping centre creating Awareness and raising funds for this important charity and in memory of a loved one. We
Gabby Broadhurst Raises Awareness for CRY
Gabby Broadhurst raises awareness of CRY On 26th February 2011, myself, my sixteen year old son Ben, and my dear friend Vickie had a CRY stall at the ‘Community Day’ Southsea Community Centre. The day went really well, generating a lot of interest from both Adults and Young People. On December 1st 2010 our son David
Kuwait English School Run for CRY
Kuwait English School Run for CRY 19th March 2011 The CRY run dedicated to Shamil Hamid was part of Kuwait Charity Run which went extremely well yesterday (19th March 2011). Shamil was a student at Kuwait English School from 1992 to 2007 and the teachers, students and management have been extremely supportive of raising awareness of
Reading Half Marathon
20th March 2011 Congratulations and a huge “thank you” to our 14 CRY runners who took part in the Reading Half Marathon in aid of CRY on Sunday 20th March 2011. Everyone enjoyed another fantastic race day and the weather held out to create perfect running conditions. It was an incredible atmosphere, at a unique event
Clapham Common 10k in Memory of Natalie Moody
Clapham Common 10K in memory of Natalie Moody 20th March 2011 A group of five friends ran the recent 10k race around Clapham Common, London, to raise money for CRY. Matthew Curtis, John Miller, Jim Pettiward, David Sorg and Neil Henty used the race to raise over £500 (before gift aid) in memory of Neil’s cousin
Ultimate Endurance Challenge for CRY
March 2011 – October 2011 This seven part ‘2011 Ultimate Endurance Challenge’ which will see me swim, cycle and run 1188 miles, as a fundraising series for CRY. The 2011 Ultimate Endurance Challenge 27/03/11 – East Leake Triathlon 01/05/11 – Southwell Triathlon 21/05/11 – The 5 Day John O’Groats to Lands End cycle 19/06/11 – Great
12 Hour 'Spinathon' for CRY in memory of Louise Worth
12 Hour ‘Spinathon’ for CRY in memory of Louise Worth 12th March 2011 Phil Whitehead and Paul Weir took part in a successful charity ‘Spinathon’ held on Saturday 12th March 2011. I am please to announce that the final fundraising amount exceeded the target of £1,000 raising a total of: £1,162.62 !!! The event has been
London Marathon 2011
17th April 2011 Congratulations and a huge “thank you” to all who ran the 2011 Virgin London Marathon in aid of CRY, on Sunday 17th April 2011. Taking part in the biggest fundraising event on the planet is no mean feat, and we are in awe of every one of you for your outstanding efforts to
Janice Dobbin – London Marathon
17th April 2011 I completed the London Marathon in 6 hours 26 minutes 🙂 It was so hot in London – I saw so many runners (and spectators) being carried off by the St. John’s Ambulance and I didn’t want to be one of them so I took it really easy. I ran quite comfortably until
'H' Howard Jennings CRY Memorial Golf Tournament
Saturday 8th September 2012 was a beautiful sunny day, greatly assisting the 15 competitors to have another enjoyable tournament. The event was held at Bulbury Woods Golf Complex in Poole, Dorset. This, the 16th annual competition, was a smaller affair this year but raised an amazing £1,350. The Memorial Trophy was won by Michael Furlong, second
Car Jump for CRY – in memory of Ben Thorn
29th August 2005 On the August Bank Holiday Monday, Lee Paulson successfully completed an amazing Car Jump – to help raise awareness of CRY, and to raise money for CRY in memory of Ben Thorn. The event took place on a glorious day at The Oval Race Track, Water Lane, Angmering, West Sussex. Lee – driving