St Edward’s College, Liverpool has had a long-standing relationship with CRY since the tragic death of 23 year old Kevin Wilson, a former pupil and member of staff of the College who died in school in September 2006 as a result of Sudden Death Syndrome.

CRY is the College’s nominated charity for Advent term and each November, the College holds its ‘Light a Life’ campaign where pupils, staff and parents sponsor hearts that are hung in memory of loved ones on the two Remembrance Trees at the front of the school.

A Service of Remembrance takes place in the College where the two Trees are lit, which involves readings and hymns performed by pupils.

This year’s Light a Life campaign at the College raised over £1250 through heart nominations.
With help from staff and pupils’ family members, the two Remembrance Trees were also ‘yarn bombed’ this year, keeping the trees warm and snug in their woolly jumpers during the winter months!

The fundraising at the College doesn’t stop there though and during Raising Awareness Week many other activities take place to raise money for CRY; for three nights during Raising Awareness week, Lower School pupils gave a fantastic performance of Beauty and The Beast, with ticket and collections proceeds going to CRY. At the end of the week, pupils enjoyed a cake sale and raffle on a non-uniform day with proceeds from all three activities raising over £1800.

This year, pupils entered a ‘Design a Christmas Card’ competition with the three winning designs going on sale during Raising Awareness Week until the end of term with all proceeds being donated to CRY.

As a school community we were pleased to send a cheque for £9000 to CRY, combining our fundraising efforts; the College is proud to support this fantastic charity and hopes this money can in some way support the valuable work CRY carries out.