CRY’s initial response to the National Screening Committees consultation about the role of screening for the risk of sudden cardiac death in the young.
The latest consultation document has just been published by the National Screening Committee (NSC) to review the role of screening for the risk of sudden cardiac death in the young. The document does NOT recommend
Vitality London 10,000 2019 Write Up
Vitality London 10,000 2019 Write Up We would like to say congratulations to the 4 CRY runners that took part in the Vitality London 10,000 on Monday 27th May 2019, and a huge thank you
London Marathon 2019 Write Up
London Marathon Write Up 2019 Congratulations and a huge thank you to all the CRY runners who took part in the Virgin Money London Marathon 2019 on Sunday 28th April. We’re extremely proud of all
Introducing CRY’s newest Ambassador, artist Katy Jade Dobson
Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) is proud to announce the news that popular Lincoln-based artist (with a growing, international reputation) Katy Jade Dobson will be joining the charity as an official Ambassador. Katy has
Grandparents – A Double Whammy by Alison Cox MBE
It has troubled me for some time that grandparents so seldom contact us to seek personal bereavement support. The introduction of our Aspect of Grief booklets highlighted the fact that we had no facility for
Brighton Marathon 2019 Write up
We would like to say congratulations to the 10 CRY runners that took part in the Brighton Marathon on Sunday 14th April 2019, and a huge thank you for their kind support and fantastic fundraising
University Principal runs London Marathon on behalf of CRY
The 39th London Marathon took place on Sunday 28th April with a record number of entrants – including the Principal of St George’s, University of London, Professor Jenny Higham. Prof Higham decided to run her
CRY has appointed a new charity Ambassador, James Gall
We are proud to announce the news that international hockey player, James Gall, will be joining the charity as an official Ambassador. James (23) is a current England and GB international hockey player and plays
Update Magazine Issue 77
Read Update 77 here CRY Update 77 reports on all news, events and fundraising from September to December 2018. There were plenty of major events throughout this four-month period. We were thrilled to be so
Local mum speaks of shock the moment her son was told he had a potentially fatal heart condition
It’s every parent’s worst nightmare, being told that your apparently fit, healthy teenager has a heart condition that could potentially kill him and that he may have to give up the sport he loves. That
CRY Great Cake Bake 2018
The seventh annual CRY Great Cake Bake took place on Friday 23rd November 2018 as part of Raising Awareness Week. We would like to say a big thank you to everybody who took part in the
CRY-Funded Research Published in Leading Journal
The latest research funded by CRY is helping to transform the way we understand conditions that can cause young sudden cardiac death.
A “100-year-old” test is still the gold standard for preventing sudden cardiac death
Results of a new survey show public awareness of the humble ECG is good…but more needs to be done. A new opinion poll for the charity Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) has revealed that
Heart of London Bridges Walk – 23rd June 2019
Join CRY in 2019 for the 13th annual CRY Heart of London Bridges Walk. This event offers the opportunity to show support for CRY, remember young people, raise funds and help raise awareness of young sudden cardiac death. In 2018, almost 1,400 people took part in the walk.
PM awards outstanding Cheshire heart screenings fundraiser
The Prime Minister has today, 14 January, recognised Debbie Dixon, from Tarporley, for funding heart defect screenings for young adults. Debbie has raised over £210,000 to fund heart defect screenings for young adults in partnership
Charity Founder Praises Loyal Fundraiser Awarded in Queen’s New Year’s Honours
A mum from Essex who has raised over £125,000 for Cardiac Risk in Young (CRY) and worked tirelessly to promote the importance of heart screening in young people, has been awarded with a British Empire
Interview with Professor Mary Sheppard
Interview with Professor Mary Sheppard When and why did you get started in pathology? I started in pathology because my professor at medical school was a superb teacher who transferred his knowledge and love
CRY Parliamentary Reception 2018
“This has been another incredible year for CRY,” said CRY Chairman Hugh Mulcahey at our 17th annual Parliamentary Reception in the House of Commons Terrace Pavilion. It’s the only way to describe 2018 after CRY’s
Update Magazine Issue 76
Read Update 76 here CRY Update 76 reports on all news, events and fundraising from May to August 2018. We had plenty of highlights in all areas through the summer. CRY’s research continues to make
New stats show that over 80% of the people think the Government should be doing more to prevent death sudden deaths in young people
CRY is today calling on the Secretary of State for Health and the UK National Screening Committee to formally acknowledge the scale of young sudden cardiac death (YSCD) in the UK, claiming that current policy
CRY continues to strengthen its presence in Wales with Cardiff Met screening event
CRY has always received incredible support in Wales. Local families, media and politicians have helped us spread awareness and complete vital screenings to test the hearts of young people all around the country. October 27th
CRY marks 50th screening in Wales with over 4,500 young people tested
On Saturday 27 & Sunday 28 October 2018 around 200 local young people will be screened by CRY thanks to a large donation awarded by Councillor Doug Williams (Glyncoch Ward) generated through fundraising during his
Royal Parks Half Marathon 2018
Congratulations and a huge thank you to the 12 runners who took part in the Royal Parks Half Marathon 2018 on behalf of CRY on Sunday 14th October 2018. We are very grateful to each
CRY International Medical Conference 2018
Just as CRY’s screening programme continues to grow around the UK, so too does our standing in the medical community worldwide. Every year our International Medical Conference is a terrific event, giving our doctors an
