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!
CRY Update Magazine Issue 94
David White
Cake bake in memory of David White
I held a cake bake/awareness at my place of work in memory of David. Its a relatively small department but my amazing collegues raised £148
Why Do I Support CRY?
Why Do I Support CRY? During Heart Month 2024, CRY launched ‘why do I support CRY?’. The campaign aims to personify and tell the stories behind CRY. We are asking our supporters to send in their reasons for supporting CRY so we can share them on our social media what CRY means to so many.
CRY Update Magazine Issue 88
Read Update 88 here! Issue 88 of the CRY Update magazine covers all news, events and fundraising from May to August 2022. During the four-month period, we screened over 7,000 people with 6,972 being screened at family screening events. Furthermore, CRY’s Research Team was recognised at the British Cardiac Society with some members even receiving awards.
Durham Walk 2022 write up
We were pleased to join 132 of our supporters on Sunday 18th September for the 13th CRY Heart of Durham Walk. We appreciate the effort every single person made to be there on the day, to come together to reflect and remember those who have died due to Young Sudden Cardiac Death, and to support those
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
Its a Knockout in memory of David White
On July 2nd around 80 people took part in Its a Knockout in memory of David. A total of £2620 was raised. It was a great day and at the same time remembering such a special person.
Its a knockout in memory of David White
Calling all CRY families in the North East…. On Saturday 2nd July we are holding its a knockout in memory of David White at Blueflames Longbenton. David passed away in June 2015 from SCD. Since that tragic day we have been raising money to enable screening to try and prevent families going through the heartache that
CRY Heart of Durham Walk 2021 write-up
Following the restrictions over the last 18 months, we were so pleased to be able to host our 12th annual Durham Walk event back in the heart of the city this year, with an incredible 120 walkers attending. Families and friends who have tragically experienced the sudden death of a young person due to young sudden
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
CRY Update Magazine Issue 81
Click here to read Update 81 Issue 81 of the CRY Update reports on all news, events and fundraising from January to April 2020. This is also the first issue of our new and improved digital editions of the Update, featuring links throughout that will take you straight to relevant pages on the CRY website, social
CRY Update Magazine Issue 80
Read Update 80 here CRY Update 80 reports on all news, events and fundraising from September to December 2019. September got underway with the Great North Run, as 50 runners representing CRY took part. You can read more on page 22. To start October we held the 10th CRY Durham Walk, with 219 supporters gathering to
Update Magazine Issue 79
Read Update 79 here CRY Update 79 reports on all news, events and fundraising from May to August 2019. In May, we found out that CRY had been selected for the Tesco Bags of Help Centenary Grant in 10 regions across the country, which gave people a chance to vote to support CRY using their tokens
Churchill Community College Cake Bake
On 22nd November Churchill Community College held their 3rd Cake Bake sale in memory of David White. Parents, teachers and pupils donated/baked cakes and raised a fantastic £164.50. Lisa Steel
CRY Heart of Durham Walk 2019
CRY Heart of Durham Walk 2019 Write Up Previous Next 2019 is a special year for the CRY Heart of Durham Walk, as it marks 10 years since the first walk in Durham! On Saturday 5th October we were joined by 219 participants (along with their babies, toddlers and dogs in tow!) and as always, it
Simplyhealth Great North Run 8th September 2019
Simplyhealth Great North Run – 8th September 2019 Congratulations and a huge thank you to the 50 runners who took part in the Simplyhealth Great North Run for CRY on Sunday 8th September 2019! It was a brilliant event, with the sunshine beaming throughout the day. This led to the atmosphere being even livelier than usual,
Update Magazine Issue 78
Read Update 78 here CRY Update 78 reports on all news, events and fundraising from January to April 2019. In March we announced two new additions to our group of CRY Ambassadors: England and GB international hockey player James Gall and artist Katy Jade Dobson. You can read about James and Katy and why they decided
David White’s Memorial Fundraiser
On 8th June family and friends took part in a fundraising day in memory of David who would have been celebrating his 40th birthday on 9th June. During the day 90 people took part in ‘ its a knockout’ at Blueflames Longbenton. The weather wasn’t kind to us at all but that didn’t put people off…this
Update Magazine Issue 77
Read Update 77 here CRY Update 77 reports on all news, events and fundraising from September to December 2018. There were plenty of major events throughout this four-month period. We were thrilled to be so well represented at the Great North Run on September 9, with 50 runners taking part for CRY. You can read a
Update Magazine Issue 68
Read Update 68 online here. The CRY Update is the charity’s newsletter, reporting on CRY news and events, cardiac screenings, breaking developments in medical research and CRY supporters’ fundraising over the preceding months.
Update Magazine Issue 76
Read Update 76 here CRY Update 76 reports on all news, events and fundraising from May to August 2018. We had plenty of highlights in all areas through the summer. CRY’s research continues to make an impact, including Dr Aneil Malhotra’s paper on the incidence and causes of young sudden cardiac death in adolescent footballers, which
Harry and Lisa Steel take part in the CRY Heart of Durham Walk
News Guardian, 19th October 2018 Lisa and Harry Steel joined over 250 other supporters at the CRY Heart of Durham Walk 2018. Lisa became involved with fundraising for CRY after the death of her brother in 2015. Her son, Harry Steel has been named Young Fundraiser of the Year for his efforts supporting CRY and Maggie’s
CRY Heart of Durham Walk 2018
It’s hard to believe that we’ve been holding CRY’s Heart of Durham Walk for almost a decade – and we would once again like to thank all the CRY supporters who took part in our 9th annual Walk on Saturday 6th October. It really was a special event! A crisp Autumn day, the sun shone on
CRY Great Cake Bake 2017
The sixth CRY Great Cake Bake took place on Friday 24th November 2017, as part of Raising Awareness Week. We would like to thank everybody who took part in the CRY Great Cake Bake and for helping to make the event such a success. Money is still coming in but we are delighted to say that
CRY Heart of Durham Walk 2017
Over 230 CRY supporters took part in the 8th CRY Durham Walk, newly rebranded as the CRY Heart of Durham Walk, to reflect the revised route which includes Durham’s historical City Centre. Thank you to everyone who attended and helped to make the day so special. It was, as always, an emotional sight to see everyone
Harry’s Fundraising – Sunday 20th August
Harry held a sweet stall yesterday at Brewers Fayre in Durham and then held a mini stall in the garden when he got home. He managed to raise just over £100 to split between CRY and Maggies. Lisa Steel
CRY Update magazine 71
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
Harry Steel named Young Fundraiser of the Year
The Chronicle – 3rd May 2017 Keen to raise money and awareness of his uncle’s heart condition, Harry is raising money for heart charity CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young). Read more
CRY Durham Riverside Walk 2016
Over 300 CRY supporters took part in the 7th CRY Durham Riverside Walk on Saturday 1st October 2016. Thank you to everyone who attended and helped to make the day so special. This year, for the first time, permission had been obtained for a new route which included Durham’s historic city centre. It was, as always,