Aaron Dixon

CRY Update Magazine Issue 87

Read Update 87 here! Issue 87 of the CRY Update magazine covers all news, events and fundraising from January to April 2022. Our first piece of major news in this period came at the start of Heart Month in February, as we announced the renewal of our partnership with Sunrise Radio for another 12 months. Our

Update Magazine Issue 86

Read CRY Update 86 here Issue 86 of the CRY Update magazine covers all news, events and fundraising from September to December 2021. There were a lot of major fundraising events in this four-month period after so many had been cancelled over the last two years due to the pandemic. This started with the Great North

Matt Bebbington breaks the World record for boxing

Mark Bebbington, of New Era Community Boxing Club on Queen Street, set a new record by holding boxing pads continuously for 500 rounds, which took more than 34 hours to complete and is subject to official verification from Guinness World Records. Perhaps more importantly, however, his efforts have raised a huge amount for charity. Bebbington took

London Marathon 2021 write-up

A huge thank you and congratulations from all at CRY to our amazing runners who took part in the 2021 Virgin Money London Marathon! Sunday 3rd October 2021 marked a very special day in the charity calendar, as #TeamCRY were finally able to hit the streets of London and complete 26.2 miles. We were delighted to

CRY Update Magazine Issue 85

Read Update Magazine Issue 85 here Issue 85 of the CRY Update reports on all news, events and fundraising from May to August 2021. From June, fundraising and screening levels started returning to pre-COVID levels as events around the country started picking up and we returned to holding regular screening events again. We also transformed the

CRY Update Magazine Issue 84

Read issue 84 of the CRY Update magazine here Issue 84 of the CRY Update reports on all news, events and fundraising from January to April 2021. In February as Heart Month began, we introduced an exciting new fundraising initiative: the 25 Million Metre Challenge. Supporters could take part individually or in teams as we collectively

National 3 Peaks Challenge In 24 Hours In Memory Of Aaron James Dixon

On the 31st July 2021 we embarked on the gruelling challenge of completing the national 3 peaks within 24 hours in memory of our good friend Aaron James Dixon. Its been nearly 10 years since we lost Aaron. It was the 4th of September in 2011 when our world changed forever. Heaven gained an angel, and