Leading heart charity has developed new support resources in recognition of the massive impact a young sudden cardiac death has on friends. The charity Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) is this month [13 November 2017] launching a powerful new booklet for young people learning to navigate their emotions following the tragic and sudden death of
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
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
On Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th October 2016 CRY held a screening clinic at Kiveton Park Medical Practice in Sheffield. A total of 218 people were screened over the two days in memory of Alex Reid.
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
We completed the 10k Spotlight Challenge back in September and raised over £1,340 for Cardiac Risk in the Young in memory of Alexandra Reid who was a dear friend of my little sister. We were very fortunate to receive some very generous sponsorship for our run, partly because sudden cardiac death has affected so many more people
Rotherham Advertiser – 19th October 2016 200 young people were screened on Saturday and Sunday at Kiveton Park Surgery. So far, the Alex Reid memorial fund has raised £70,000, with the money going towards more screenings, research and to raise awareness. Read more
BBC Radio Sheffield – 15th October 2016 BBC Radio Sheffield presenter Paulette Edwards talks to CRY Chief Executive Dr Steven Cox about CRY and to Heather Reid whose daughter Alexandra tragically died four years ago to an undiagnosed heart condition. Listen here
ITV News – 15th October 2016 More that 200 free heart screenings will be carried out today in memory of Sheffield schoolgirl, Alex Reid who died in her sleep aged 16 Read more
The Star – 29th September 2016 The family of Alex Reid have organised a screening session with CRY at Kiveton Park in October. Around 200 young people will be screened. Since Alex’s death, the Alex Reid Memorial Fund has raised more than £70,000 for CRY. Read more