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 Great Cake Bake 2018
CRY Great Cake Bake 2018 Save young lives one slice at a time Bake for CRY Be part of the CRY Great Cake Bake during CRY’s raising awareness week in 2018 (17th – 25th November).
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
Heart of London Bridges Walk – 23rd June 2019
Heart of London Bridges walk23rd June 2019 Days Hours Join CRY to help raise awareness and remember young people Register your interest Join CRY in 2019 for the 13th annual CRY Heart of London Bridges
CRY Heart of Durham Walk 2018
It’s hard to believe that we’ve been holding CRY’s Heart of Durham Walk for almost a decade – and we would once again like to thank all the CRY supporters who took part in our
The Sun – Mali James-Mitchell
5th October 2018 Meinir James describes the tragic death of her 4-year-old daughter Mali to an undiagnosed heart condition and her subsequent fundraising for CRY. Read more
CRY parents recognised with Points of Light award
Prime Minister Theresa May has recognised Mario and Debbie Dubois, from Manchester, for screening thousands of young people for heart conditions. They are the latest recipients of the Points of Light award, which recognises outstanding volunteers
Simplyhealth Great North Run 2018
Congratulations and a huge thank you to the 50 runners who took part in the Simplyhealth Great North Run for CRY on Sunday 9th September 2018. It was once again a lively event, living up
Metro – Charlotte Carney
6th September 2018 Charlotte Carney spoke to Metro about her successful heart transplant after being diagnosed with Restricted Cardiomyopathy following a CRY cardiac screening. Read more
CRY Update Magazine 75
CRY Update 75 reports on all CRY news, events and fundraising from January to April 2018. We experienced a host of highlights through this four-month period. In March, our screening programme surpassed a total of
Latest Research Supported By CRY Highlights The Importance Of Repeat Screening For Elite Competitive Athletes
Whilst the majority of people with cardiac conditions will be diagnosed following routine cardiac screening, we have always known that some conditions will not be identified. In the general population this is a small percentage
Sudden Cardiac Death In Elite Footballers Higher Than Anticipated
• One in 50 players had a heart abnormality that needed ongoing monitoring • Almost three quarters of footballers diagnosed were able to return to play • The FA continues to provide vital insight into
Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 46 and 100 2018
Thank you and a massive congratulations to the 66 cyclists who braved the wet and windy weather on Sunday 29th July, taking on what is known as the world’s greatest festival of cycling; the Prudential
CRY Heart of London Bridges Walk 2018
There are 12 young sudden cardiac deaths in the UK every week. It’s why the number 12 is such an important figure to CRY and everyone who supports us. And as CRY staff, volunteers and
World Health Organization recognises Young Sudden Cardiac Death
This week we saw one of the most important steps in our campaign to prevent Young Sudden Cardiac Deaths. For the first time, causes of death including SADS, ARVC, Short QT (alongside Long QT, Brugada
Coping with Father’s Day by Alison Cox MBE
Fathers Day comes at a time of the year when Dads are happily poised, anticipating the prospect of being able to spend warm summer evenings enjoying outside activities with their family. Children love this time
British Cardiovascular Society Conference 2018 – Dr Steven Cox
Once again the team of Cardiac Risk in the Young doctors led by Professor Sanjay Sharma have had a massive impact at the British Cardiac Society conference this week. Some of the highlights included presentations
The Sun, Fabulous Magazine – Charlotte Adams
6th June 2018 Kate Bome talked to Fabulous Magazine about the sudden death of her daughter Charlotte at 23 due to Sudden Arrhythmic Death Syndrome. Read more
New Insights Into Key Cause of Sudden Death Among Young Athletes
Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC) is a rare inherited heart condition that has long been recognised as an important – yet elusive – cause of sudden cardiac death among young athletes. However, new research funded
The critical issue of family screening
The critical issue of family screening – Alison’s Column Update 74 In 1995 when I started taking calls – nearly always from distraught mothers after the sudden death of their child – one of the most
12-month elite athlete heart screening programme launched in memory of Aaron Dixon
CRY are pleased to announce the launch of a 12-month heart screening programme for elite athletes at key sites across the UK in memory of Aaron Dixon (who tragically died from an undiagnosed heart condition,