Looking Back at 25: The beginning of CRY’s screening programme
CRY Founder Alison Cox MBE first had the idea to offer cardiac screening to young people in 1993. Alison discussed this with Professor William McKenna, and with the help of the Lawn Tennis Association, CRY held its first ever screening event in 1993.
Looking Back at 25: The volunteers who helped get CRY started
In the fourth part of our “Looking Back at 25” series to mark CRY’s 25th anniversary, we look at how CRY’s first volunteers helped get the charity underway and the impact they have had over the years.
Looking Back at 25: When young sudden cardiac death started receiving more press coverage
In the third part of our “Looking Back at 25” series to mark CRY’s 25th anniversary, we look at when young sudden cardiac death (YSCD) started receiving more press coverage in the early 1990s, and how awareness of CRY and YSCD has grown.
Looking Back at 25: CRY’s first fundraiser
In the second part of our “Looking Back at 25” series, marking CRY’s 25th anniversary, we remember our first ever fundraising event, which raised vital funds for an echocardiogram machine.
How I first learned about cardiac conditions in young people – By CRY Founder Alison Cox MBE
After one year at a tennis orientated Texas High School and a second at a small university, my son Steve, now CRY’s Chief Executive, felt he was more than ready to move to the massive university in Missouri that had offered him a full tennis scholarship.
He was surprised when he was told that all 2,000 new scholarship athletes needed to have an ECG taken at the hospital which was on the boundary of the university.
CRY Update Magazine Issue 80
Issue 80 of the CRY Update magazine covers all news, events and fundraising from September to December 2019. This issue includes features on plenty of key events, including the latest CRY Conference, the CRY Great Cake Bake, and the 10th CRY Durham Walk, along with major developments such as the funding CRY received from the Tesco Bags of Help Centenary Grant.
Social Distancing with CRY
We have complied information on resources for our CRY families and supporters during the UK’s lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic. These include support resources for those affected by a Young Sudden Cardiac Death of someone aged 35 or under, support resources for young people who have been diagnosed with a potentially life-threatening inherited or congenital cardiac condition, and ideas for raising awareness for all ages.
COVID-19: Specific advice regarding exercise by Professor Sanjay Sharma
Can I exercise during this pandemic? Yes. There is evidence that moderate exercise performed for 20-30 minutes 3-4 times per week strengthens the immune system and reduces the risk of viral infection. Scientific studies have
COVID-19: A statement from CRY
Due to the unprecedented circumstances we are all dealing with at the moment as a result of COVID-19, CRY has needed to make some changes. Our staff are continuing to work but are doing so
COVID-19: FAQ’s for heart patients by Professor Sanjay Sharma
I have a heart condition. Am I at more risk of getting COVID-19 than somebody who doesn’t have a heart condition? No – the infection can be caught by anyone. However, people with underlying heart
COVID-19: Statement from CRY’s Consultant Cardiologists
Dear CRY members and supporters We hope you are remaining positive and embracing the significant changes ahead of us all during these difficult times associated with the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Many of our supporters are
CRY supporters fund new mobile screening unit
CRY has added a brand new vehicle to its fleet of vans which travel the length and breadth of the UK, thanks to the incredible fundraising efforts of bereaved parents David and Sue Hughes. Costing
CRY Great Cake Bake write up 2019
The eighth annual CRY Great Cake Bake took place on Friday 22nd November 2019, as part of Raising Awareness Week. We would like to say a huge thank you to everybody who took part and for helping to make the event so successful.
CRY scores a century with Hampshire cricket foundation as they team up to screen 100 young people a day
In the run up to Heart Month 2020, Hampshire Cricket Foundation [the aligned charity to Hampshire Cricket and the Ageas Bowl] came together with CRY to deliver free cardiac screening sessions for members of the
Raising Awareness this Heart Month
During #HeartMonth this February, we are encouraging our supporters to help raise awareness. Below are different ways to get involved, through posters, social media and fundraising ideas.
New Ambassador Tony Lit MBE – Managing Director of Sunrise Radio – pledges to “raise awareness of CRY to the British Asian community” through year-long media partnership
The 25th anniversary year of Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) is getting off to a very ‘bright’ start with the announcement of a 12-month partnership with the award-winning Sunrise Radio, a 24-hour commercial station
Dr Steven Cox, responds to the latest (Dec 2019) recommendations from the UK National Screening Committee (NSC) relating to systematic population screening for cardiac conditions associated with young sudden cardiac death (YSCD)
“Just prior to Christmas Day, the UK National Screening Committee published its conclusion to the consultation reconfirming the UK NSC does not recommend systematic population screening for cardiac conditions associated with Sudden Cardiac Death in
Tesco screenings coming soon
Last year, CRY was shortlisted in 10 different regions across the UK in Tesco’s Bags of Help Centenary Grant. Thanks to our supporters raising awareness and so many people voting, we finished with great results
CRY’s My Pledge After the General Election
Following the UK general election on December 12, CRY has experienced an expected drop in the number of MPs on its pledge to establish a national strategy for the prevention of young sudden cardiac death
Update Magazine Issue 79
CRY Update 79 reports on all news, events and fundraising from May to August 2019. In May, we found out that CRY had been selected for the Tesco Bags of Help Centenary Grant in 10
CRY’s End of Year Message 2019
There was plenty for CRY Chief Executive Dr Steven Cox to reflect on in his 2019 end of year message.
CRY unveils new, state-of-the-art scanning equipment in memory of former “Berkamsted Boy”
The leading heart charity, Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) has added an impressive new Echocardiogram (the Vivid™iq, developed by GE Healthcare), to its portfolio of screening equipment used on a daily basis by its
Poster Campaign rd
During CRY’s 2019 Raising Awareness Week, we want to encourage all of our supporters to help raise awareness in their local communities, sports clubs, social clubs, schools and community notice boards by participating in our
