I was invited to talk about C-R-Y to the Soroptomist International SW and Channel Islands regional meeting in Cheddon Fitzpaine, near Taunton on Saturday the 13th July. About 60 members attended and the delegates all seemed very interested to learn about what happened to our son, Gary, why I became a representative/fundraiser, and the work […]
Why Do I Support CRY? – 2023 During Heart Month 2023, CRY launched ‘why do I support CRY?’. The campaign aimed to personify and tell the stories behind CRY. We asked our supporters to send in their reasons for supporting CRY so we could share across our social media what CRY means to so many. […]
Anth Rowland, of Bramble Park, took part in the Chase the Sun race this month. And in soaring temperatures, he completed the marathon ride in 12 hours. He was met on the finish line at Weston-super-Mare’s Grand Pier by his wife, Hannah, and their two children Anth’s efforts raised £500 for Cardiac Risk in the […]
Our son in law Anth Rowland completed a gruelling 204 mile Chase the Sun cycle race on 24th June in extremely hot weather. The race ended on the pier in Weston super Mare. Anth completed the race in an amazing 12 hours, raising approximately £500 for CRY in memory of his brother-in-law Gary Edwards. Gary […]
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.
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
Cooper Associates of Taunton kindly sponsored the heart screening of 92 young people on 6th August. It was lovely to meet some of Cooper Associates employees, what a fabulous bunch of people. Family friends and local businesses gave gifts and donations for the raffle which made a further £295.20, paid into Garys memorial fund. Other donations
92 people screened on the 6th of August at College Way Surgery in Taunton. This screening was in memory of Gary Edwards
A dance day was held at the Castle School in Taunton on Saturday 25th June. At this event a raffle was held in memory of our son Gary. A total of £276 was raised, and many attendees were interested to learn more about CRY. Many ladies took leaflets to give to family members and those local
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