19th November 2009 – The Frog and Fiddle, Cheltenham After a long month of planning, posturing and bugging people to the high heavens to come to the event, the night had finally come. Although I panicked about not having enough people, every one came together in the end. There was a buzzing atmosphere and I have
2009
Sponsored toddle
A sponsored toddle around Middlesbrough's Stewart Park raised more than £60 for a local charity. Visit http://www.middlesbrough.gov.uk/ccm/content/news/1middlesbrough-council-press-releases/2009/sponsored-toddle.en;jsessionid=21C97B506CDD8BF6676FC420E6905191
500km Yucatan Peninsula sponsored cycle ride
In November 2009 I headed off to Mexico for the toughest physical challenge of my life, by taking part in a charity bike ride to raise money and awareness of CRY. The cycle took 6 days to cross the 500km Yucatan Peninsula and I am pleased to report that I completed the journey almost without a
Mother backing health crusade
A mother whose son died suddenly from an undiagnosed heart disease is backing an awareness campaign which she says could save lives. Cardiac Risk in the Young, or CRY, has launched the campaign to highlight the number of young people who die unexpectedly from previously undetected heart conditions. The charity claims 12 people lose their lives each
Wales Postcard
Bereaved families from across Wales are helping to launch a major regional campaign to highlight the shocking statistic* showing that the number of young people who lose their lives to the tragic condition sudden cardiac death now stands at 12 every week – a staggering 50% rise on previous estimates. *The new figures are based on
Shaun's hair-raising tribute to lost cousin
The cousin of a Scarborough man who died suddenly from an undiagnosed heart condition has had his head shaved to raise money for a charity which is campaigning for the introduction of a national heart screening programme for young people. Allyn McCluskie, 24, died at his home in Alma Square, Scarborough, in May after he suffered
Campaign on sudden deaths 'rise'
A campaign to highlight the number of young people who die unexpectedly from a condition known as sudden cardiac death has been launched. Visit http://newsvote.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/8356211.stm
Aintree Hospital held organ challenge for National Pathology Week
Patients and visitors at Aintree Hospital were challenged to pinpoint their organs to mark National Pathology Week. Visit http://www.maghullstar.co.uk/maghull-aintree-news/maghull-aintree-news/2009/11/12/aintree-hospital-held-organ-challenge-for-national-pathology-week-104897-25136244/
CRY charity boosted by fundraising effor
Speaking at a recent ceremony to receive funds raised locally on behalf of Cardiac Risk in the Young, NI Representative John Lundy said he was overwhelmed at the messages of support he has received since the recent television programme about his son. 'After Aaron' resulted in an unprecedented level of calls to book screenings in the
Call for post-mortem genetic testing to become routine in cases of sudden death
At a meeting on Sudden Cardiac Death (SCD) at the Royal Society of Medicine, sponsored by Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY), doctors have called for coroners to routinely request consent from relatives to allow small amounts of tissue to be retained from young people (under 35 year olds) who die suddenly from heart disease or
