The start of 2025 has seen the release of startling new stats, showing that the demand for screening through CRY’s UK-wide cardiac testing programme (www.testmyheart.org.uk) is “exponentially outstripping capacity” with the waiting list (which registers the details of any individual interested in booking a screening appointment with CRY) now exceeding 105,000. As such, the story […]
Aaron Dixon
CRY Update Magazine Issue 94
Update Magazine 94 is out now!
This edition features articles on Heart of London Bridges Walk, a review of the 12 a week campaign, research updates, fundraising event highlights, and much more!
Debbie Dixon holds 100th CRY screening in memory of Aaron Dixon
Read the full article here TEN years ago, Aaron Dixon was at home with his family having been out the night before with his sister and his friends. He was a fit and healthy 23-year-old who loved football and going to the gym. When his dad Gary went upstairs to tell Aaron his tea was […]
Fundraising to say the biggest thank you
On 31st August, my boyfriend Nathan and I climbed Mount Snowdon to kick off our fundraising campaign for Cardiac Risk In The Young. We’ve also held a raffle and on 5th October organised a charity dance workshop to add some more fun into the mix! We raised an incredible amount of money, and are proud […]
Radbroke Hall Screening in memory of Aaron Dixon
100 people were screened on 24th of July 2024 at Radbroke Hall in Knutsford. This screening was in memory of Aaron Dixon. Thank you to all involved.
Tarporley War Memorial Hospital Screening in memory of Aaron Dixon
197 people were screened on 6th and 7th July 2024 at Tarporley War Memorial Hospital in Cheshire This screening was in memory of Aaron Dixon. Thank you to all involved.
Mark Bebbington to run 5k in every county in memory of Aaron Dixon
Read the full article here A WORLD record holder is preparing to take on a first-of-its-kind challenge. Mark Bebbington, head coach at New Era Boxing Club, is set to run 5km in every English county as he raises money for the Aaron Dixon Memorial Fund. Set up by Deborah Dixon following her son’s sudden death, […]
Debbie Dixon nominated for Pride of Britain award due to fundraising for Aaron
Read the full article here A mum who made it her mission to screen all young people for heart defects after her son’s death has been nominated for a Pride of Britain award. Debbie Dixon’s world was shattered in 2011 when 23-year-old Aaron died suddenly at home. A coroner later told her that Aaron, a […]
Harry cycles from Crewe to Le Mans to raise money for CRY
Read the full article here A young Shropshire man is taking on the challenge of cycling from Crewe to Le Mans in France to raise money for Cardiac Risk in the Young, following the loss of two family friends to undiagnosed heart conditions. Harry Chandler, 25, who lives in Wem, set out from Bentley Motors […]
Tour Du Mans – Harry Chandler
Harry Chandler is cycling from Bentley Motors in Crewe where he works to Le Mans. Harry’s elder brother lost his best friend Matthew Dewhirst and Harry lost his own friend Josh Downie, a talented cricketer to undiagnosed heart defects. The funds raised will be donated to The Aaron Dixon Memorial Fund which will fund a […]
