Glasgow dad shares story of Ashwin Bali who died suddenly in his sleep on holiday
Read the full article here A charity fundraiser has been launched for a young Glasgow doctor who died suddenly in his sleep despite showing no signs of ill health. Dr Ashwin Bali, 26, from Bearsden, had been planning to travel around India with family after attending a wedding when he was found unresponsive on
CRY Screening in Lancaster in memory of Laura West
Read the full article here The first heart screening session to be held in memory of a Lancaster woman has been launched. As we reported in 2022, Laura West was just 29 when she suffered a fatal cardiac arrest after a swim. She had no previous symptoms and was a fit
School raises over £2k for CRY in memory of David Hill
Read the full article here A DUMFRIES school has raised thousands for a charity. St Joseph’s College students welcomed Rodger and Lesley Hill from the DH9 Foundation who delivered life-saving first aid training to S5 and S6 pupils as part of their induction days.
Screening event in Garstang funded in memory of Matthew Hesmondhalgh
A free heart test is being offered for teenagers and young adults in memory of a man who died aged just 22. Matthew Hesmondhalgh, from Garstang, died suddenly in 2011. According to Wyre Council, their fundraising efforts in his memory have allowed hundreds of young people to be screened, with some referred
Sheffield Students Swim the English Channel Raising Funds for Multiple Charities
A group of six women have come together to fight back against gender stereotypes about women in sports as they take on an open water swim. Their name, ‘She Swims Like A Girl’, was chosen by Medical student Lucy Hirst. The group have been selling swim hats with their logo,
Parents of Anthony Lane set to hold Screening event in his memory.
A PIONEERING screening programme to identify heart conditions in the young – set up in memory of a talented Rugby man who died suddenly due to an undiagnosed condition – is being rolled out again. Anthony Lane died in 2022 at the age of just 26 when he suffered a
Challenge No 1 of 12 – Crossfit Community host fundraising event in memory of Dan Cook
January 26th this year the CrossFit community came together in an incredible display of unity, strength and generosity to honour the late Dan Cook a respected member who was passionate about health and fitness. 5 affiliate gyms hosted a special memorial work out and fundraising event in support of Cardiac
We’ve waited years for this test
Parents across the UK are facing years-long waits for life-saving heart screenings for their children, as charities struggle to meet overwhelming demand. With no routine NHS ECG tests available for young people, organisations like Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) are inundated—105,000+ are currently on their waiting list. 🔹 Tom
£9,000 raised at Spey Valley Car Tour
Sunday’s big Rotary Club of Spey Valley Car Tour has delivered a massive charity boost in the Highlands. The event brought together 42 stunning classic, sports, and electric vehicles for a scenic tour through the picturesque landscapes of Spey Side and Moray. The remarkable £9,000 raised will be shared between
These are my bonus years” – How a heart screening at 16 saved Harry’s life
Harry Jenkins, now 22, from Leigh-on-Sea, was diagnosed with a life-threatening heart condition at 16 during a free screening by the Carli Lansley Foundation. Doctors discovered he had two abnormal electrical pathways in his heart, requiring urgent surgery. Without it, he could have died—Harry now calls these his “bonus years.”
Mums Walk in Memory of Their Children to Save Young Lives
Donna Parker and Lesley Mease took on the Coniston to Barrow (C2B) & K2B walks in memory of their children—Vicky (30) and Wilson (25)—who were lost to sudden cardiac arrests. Joined by teammates, including Donna’s granddaughter Evie and 10-year-old great-niece Amelia, they conquered miles of heat and emotion to raise
Life-Saving Heart Screenings Return to Sutton Coldfield
The Wylde Green Rotary Club is bringing back a life-saving heart screening program to Sutton Coldfield on June 29th, in partnership with CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young). This initiative is deeply personal to Club President Paul Lane, whose son Anthony tragically passed away at 26 from an undiagnosed heart
Memorial concert in memory of Jasper Cook
Read the full article here A memorial concert will be held next month to honour a much-loved boy who died suddenly – and to raise funds for a vital cause. Jasper Cook, from Birkenshaw, was just eight years old when he tragically passed away in 2022. An inquest concluded Jasper,
Family of Josephine Chatterton pushing for heart screening
Read the full article here The family of a 24-year-old woman who died suddenly after going into cardiac arrest in a supermarket are raising funds to screen young people for heart conditions. Josephine Chatterton, from Cleethorpes, died in May 1999 from an undiagnosed heart condition that could have been picked
CRY screening in Gloucestershire in memory of Ashley Goodwin
Read the full article here Staff and students at a university are being screened for undiagnosed heart conditions. The University of Gloucestershire has teamed up with the Cardiac Risk in the Young charity (CRY) to carry out electrocardiogram (ECG) tests, which can detect heart muscle disorders and electrical faults of
Elan Gwyn takes part in the London Marathon for CRY in memory of her brother
Read the full article here A young woman from Conwy County will run the London Marathon on Sunday in memory of her brother who died suddenly at the age of 21 three years ago. Elan Gwyn from the village of Eglwysbach will run the marathon in memory of her brother,
The New Inn in Malvern supports CRY in memory of Matthew Notley
Read the full article here THE manager of a pub in Malvern has thrown his support behind a cause to get children tested for a heart condition that took the life of a local teenager. Lewis Daley, manager of of The New Inn, said he was approached by a family
CRY Screenings held by the University of Gloucester in memory of Ashley Goodwin
Read the full article here University of Gloucestershire is providing free heart screening to its community of students and staff, and their family members, who may have an underlying heart condition which can often have no symptoms. As part of its long-running Stop the Heartbreak campaign, the University will hold
Frankie Hughes addresses parliament after uncle died in sleep
Read the full article here An inspirational Stoke-on-Trent schoolgirl has journeyed to London to speak to MPs about her family’s charity work. Frankie Hughes has been fundraising for the Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) charity from an early age. Her uncle, Daniel Hughes, tragically passed away in his sleep
Family are doing a skydive in memory of Jasper Cook
Read the full article here The parents and a family friend of a much-loved boy who died suddenly are preparing to take part in a skydive to help save young lives. Jasper Cook, from Birkenshaw, was just eight years old when he tragically passed away in 2022. An inquest concluded
Family and Friends fundraising in memory of Sam Dodd
Read the full article here Fundraisers are under way in memory of a much-loved sports student from Lancaster & Morecambe College who died suddenly of cardiac arrest aged just 18. Sam Dodd, who was described as “kind-hearted, caring and sensitive” and “beautiful inside and out”, died of Sudden Arythmic Death Syndrome
CRY Screening in East Sutherland in memory of Hamish Ross
Read the full article here A charity is to carry out screening for “hidden heart disease in young people at a venue in East Sutherland in May. Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) is offering young people aged 14 to 35 the chance to be tested at Golspie Community Centre
CRY Screening in Dumfries in memory of David Hill
Read the full article here A charity promoting cardiac arrest prevention is hosting the first of many free heart screenings in Dumfries over the weekend for 200 young people in the town. People aged between 14 and 25 years old will be taking advantage of meeting with a consultant cardiologist
Charity Bake Sale in memory of Matthew Notley
Read the full article here A DEDICATED veterinary team will be swapping the clinic for the kitchen to put on a special bake sale for charity. Team members at Brentknoll Veterinary Centre in Worcester are planning a bake sale and raffle to raise cash for the charity Cardiac Risk in
Family of Pardeep Nagra hosted free heart screening in Wolverhampton
Read the full article here The grieving mother of a man who died after going into cardiac arrest has, along with the rest of the family, been fundraising to organise free screenings in the hope of preventing ‘another tragic loss’. Resham Nagra lost her son Pardeep in April 2008 when
