Read the full article here A woman has issued a stark warning to the public about the importance of a free heart tests after her best friend tragically died from an undiagnosed condition. Katie Mary, known as @itskatiemary on TikTok, shared the heartbreaking news of her friend’s sudden death and emphasised the need for regular […]
2024
Event in Barrow to raise money in memory of Wilson Shepherd and Vicky Parker
Read the full article here Two families are working as one to raise awareness of the condition that claimed the lives of their children. Two families are working as one to raise awareness of the condition that claimed the lives of their children. Lesley Mease, mum of Wilson, said: “Wilson was young, fit, healthy and […]
Screenings offered in memory of Anthony Lane
Read the full article here An event offering free heart scans for young people was held on Sunday, organised by the parents of a 26-year-old who died after going into cardiac arrest. Anthony Lane had been using an exercise bike when his heart stopped. Anthony’s father Paul Lane said: “We’re hoping that in some way […]
Sisters grateful to receive heart screening in memory of their cousin Mary
Read the full article here Three sisters in their early 20s were among more than 200 young people who were invited for free cardiac checks in Scunthorpe, after their 17-year-old cousin died from an undiagnosed heart condition. Fionnuala, 24, Molly, 23 and Eve, 22, were prompted to seek screening after student Mary Stanway tragically died […]
Harwich Police Cadets Cake Sale
On Saturday 13th July, Harwich Police Cadets held a cake sale . They made the marvellous sum of £264.37 for the Tom Petley CRY fund. Tom’s family would like to thank them for supporting C-R-Y
5 men are running 7 marathons in 7 days to raise money for CRY
Read the full article here FIVE men are running seven marathons in as many days for a rugby player who nearly died from a cardiac arrest. They are raising money for charity by running from London to Paris in the name of Morgan MacRae, 22, from Peppard. Morgan, who used to play for the Henley […]
Blackpool to Manchester bike ride
Well done and a massive thank you to Paul Benfold for completing the 60 mile Manchester to Blackpool cycle on the 14th July 2024. So far he has raised £1,579 plus £377 in gift aid. Totalling £1,956 which is an absolutely amazing achievement and Michaels family are extremely proud and grateful to Paul for this […]
Heart of London Bridges Walk write up 2024
Read all about our flagship event in London – with over 1000 supporters joining us in Southwark Park this year, the Bridges Walk continues to be a place to connect and remember for those who have suffered the loss of a young person to YSCD
Jog on with Smarden
We are 2 local families that have lost someone young to sudden cardiac death our son Liam Levett age 23 and a father Barry Turner age 35. We are putting on a fundraising event on 29/09/2024 in our local village Smarden Kent called Jog on with Smarden where you can either run/walk 3k or 6k […]
Soroptimist International South West & Channel Islands Regional Meeting on Saturday 13th July 2024.
I was invited to talk about C-R-Y to the Soroptomist International SW and Channel Islands regional meeting in Cheddon Fitzpaine, near Taunton on Saturday the 13th July. About 60 members attended and the delegates all seemed very interested to learn about what happened to our son, Gary, why I became a representative/fundraiser, and the work […]
