2019

Update Magazine Issue 79

Read Update 79 here CRY Update 79 reports on all news, events and fundraising from May to August 2019. In May, we found out that CRY had been selected for the Tesco Bags of Help Centenary Grant in 10 regions across the country, which gave people a chance to vote to support CRY using their tokens

Remembering Charlotte 2019

This year’s Remembering Charlotte was held on 23rd November – the 5th anniversary of Charlotte’s death. Over 160 tickets for the event sold out within 24 hours. The event was held at The Lion Inn in Boreham with comedian Paul Eastwood and vocalist Keeley Smith. There was an auction and raffle to raise further funds –

Dr Michael Papadakis – Exercise in patients with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9I0-_x9XE6o&feature=emb_title On May 11 we hosted the first CRY Family Research Day, giving some of our supporters a chance to learn more about the massive impact of our research.  CRY myheart cardiologist Dr Michael Papadakis spoke on CRY Research Fellow Dr Joyee Basu’s presentation, looking at exercise in patients with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM). He noted the importance

Dr Hamish Maclachlan – Sudden cardiac deaths in young adults

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OGcCsiWkdAc&feature=emb_title On May 11 we hosted the first CRY Family Research Day, giving some of our supporters a chance to learn more about the massive impact of our research.  CRY Research Fellow Dr Hamish Maclachlan spoke, giving an overview about our understanding of Sudden Cardiac Death (SCD) in young adults. In particular, he challenged the National

‘Soup Sweet & Songs’ Tribute to Hamish Ross a Great Success

The Northern Times, 18th December 2019 The ‘Soup Sweet & Songs’ event was organised by Golspie High School’s Interact Club. The festive event brought the Golspie community together to raise funds for Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) in memory of Hamish Ross. Hamish, a former student at Golspie High School, passed away suddenly in July

Pub’s Cheeky Calendar for CRY is a Huge Success

Harborough Mail, 16th December 2019 The calendar was inspired by The Nag’s Head pub’s bar maid Amy Lockwood and her daughter Freyja. Three year old Freyja has a rare genetic disorder called Brugada Syndrome which causes the heart to beat dangerously fast. Freyja’s father, only in his late 20’s, passed away of the condition two years

Queen Tribute night in memory of Rory Embling

These are photos from our Freddie Mercury and Queen night which we held as a celebration of Francesca’s birthday.  Our good friend and supporter Mark Raynor was Brian May(be) on the night and entertained us with his brilliant guitar playing as we all sang along. Kathryn Duncan made Francesca’s lovely cake. The fancy dress competition was

Festive Family Fun Day: Awareness Week/The Great Cake Bake

We held a Christmas themed fair in New Eltham, South East London, in memory of our friend, Anthony Fitzgerald. We sold CRY Christmas cards, gifts, tea, coffee, hot chocolate, cakes and mince pies. We had a sweet cart and doughnut wall, craft table, tombola and raffle. Overall we raised a total of £941.75 for CRY. We

Soup Sweet & Songs In Memory of Hamish Ross

An utterly wonderful afternoon was had by the community, young and old, at the GHS Soup, Sweet & Songs. The event was organised by Golspie High School’s Interact Club in order to bring together the community in the festive time of year. However, it was decided by the group that the money raised would go towards