Read Update 72 here. CRY Update 72 reports on all the CRY news, events and fundraising from January to April 2017. February saw over 20 years’ worth of CRY research help to inform new international ECG guidelines for screening athletes, led by CRY Consultant Cardiologist Professor Sanjay Sharma. Our work is making a difference and gaining
Redditch Advertiser, 4th September 2017 The screening has been funded in memory of Aaron Dixon, a twenty three year old who died from sudden adult death syndrome. There are 200 places available for scans, which aim to identify undiagnosed heart conditions. The tests will be carried out by Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) and young
Warrington Guardian, 28th August 2017 Deborah Dixon, Cheshire representative for Cardiac Risk in the Young, has organised 14 screening days so far. 1,448 young people have been assessed, with 61 of those being referred for full cardiac evaluations, and she is only just getting started. Deborah says, “I took early retirement around a month ago to concentrate
Northwich Guardian – 1st August 2017 Deborah Dixon has organised 14 screening days so far having lost her son Aaron to an undiagnosed heart condition in 2011. Read more
On Sunday 9th July 1,423 walkers assembled in London’s Potters Fields Park for CRY’s annual Heart of London Bridges Walk. A warm and sunny morning, this was the 11th year of CRY’s flagship event and the 2nd year of a new start venue of Potters Fields Park, on the banks of the Thames and providing a
Aaron James Dixon born on the 23rd September 1987. Aaron was a much longed for child and I loved him beyond words the first moment I saw him. Aaron was such a beautiful, happy and contented baby. He grew into a very handsome, cheeky, fun-loving boy. Aaron was loved by everyone he met and he always
Read Update 71 here CRY Update 71 reports on all the CRY news, events and fundraising from September to December 2016. In this period, we held our annual Raising Awareness Week – including our most successful CRY Great Cake Bake yet. We also saw fantastic support for the Great North Run in September with over 70 runners
Read Update 70 here CRY Update 70 reports on all the CRY news, events and fundraising from May to August 2016. The 10th annual CRY Heart of London Bridges Walk took place on June 26, and another fantastic turnout of over 1,200 supporters took part in the new route for 2016. We very much appreciated all
Gary & I attended The JD Foundation Charity Ball on Friday 14th October 2016 along with Andy Scott, CRY Patron. It was a fantastic night and I would like to thank Andy Scott for taking the time to attend with us to represent CRY, he was really good company. The Charity Ball was held at Old
Northwich Guardian – 10th September 2016 Dozens of cyclists joined Alan Maddock to him on his way to fundraising success for a heart screening session. Alan peddled for 12 hours to raise money for a Cardiac Risk in the Young screening session, and after going from 7am to 7pm, he raised £3,500 – enough to pay