18th February 2005
2005
The Department of Health announce the launch of the new NSF chapter on Arrhythmias and Sudden Cardiac Death
New NSF chapter on Arrhythmias and Sudden Cardiac Death Press Release – 4th March 2005 25,000 Lives Saved By Speedier Heart Treatment The NHS has delivered substantial progress on the promises it made to tackle the biggest killer in England today – heart disease. At a conference of heart experts and patients today, Health Secretary John
CRY postcard campaign continues – launch of the North postcard
16th March 2005
RFU voice their support for CRY, with plans for increased screening of young rugby players
RFU support cardiac screening for young players Press release – 31st March 2005 The Community and Performance Departments of the Rugby Football Union have announced their support for the charity, ‘Cardiac Risk in the Young’ (CRY). CRY was formed in 1995 and its primary aim and objective is to raise awareness of cardiac risk in young
London Marathon 2005
London Marathon – more than 70 people run for CRY. CRY heart costume runners are once again the first costume runners to finish. One of the costume runners – Philip Allen – is interviewed on BBC television
CRY charity wristbands launched
May 2005 CRY charity wristbands launched
CRY featured in the national media in a Daily Telegraph article about the Hunter family
‘Grief like this can drive you insane’ Daily Telegraph (used with kind permission) – 2nd May 2005 By Elizabeth Grice It was one of those chaotic bedtimes. As Howard English kissed his wife, Stephanie, goodbye and set out for his evening rugby training session, he teased her about escaping from the domestic mayhem, leaving her to
