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
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
William Rowland, aged 8, from Taunton in Somerset, wanted to raise money for CRY in memory of his uncle Gary who died in 2015, aged just 28. William and his dad enjoy cycle rides so Will thought he would like to cycle 12 miles. Friends and family supported Will with online donations and he was very
Read Issue 83 of the CRY Update magazine here Issue 83 of the CRY Update reports on all news, events and fundraising from September to December 2020. Even with continued restrictions and lockdowns due to the COVID-19 pandemic, CRY’s supporters remained active and engaged as always to raise funds and awareness however they could. On October
Newcastle University Pole and Aerial Society put on two fantastic showcases and a bake sale over the past academic year, raising over £800 for CRY. A massive thank you to the members of the society, friends and family who came along to support, and of course all of the amazing performers!
Nikki Mumby, Flexercise and Zuma Gold teacher never misses an opportunity to fund raise for a great cause! Coronavirus didnt stop the classes annual cake bake to raise funding for CRY and Macmillan. Cakes were bought and sold at classes held outside in September. A total of almost £400 was raised and half of this was
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
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
This was my first presentation as a voluntary representative to a large group of sports students at Richard Huish College in Taunton. I explained to the young people what happened to our son, and told his story. I then explained about Cardiac Risk in the Young, why I have become a representative, and why fundraising for
I was delighted to be invited by John and Jan Hardwick to have a stall at their Secret Valley Xmas Tree Farm for their 2 busiest weekends of the season, CRY being their charity of choice for this year. As well as selling Xmas trees, families with young children enjoyed a visit to Father Xmas in
95 young people were screened at College Way Surgery in Taunton, Somerset on the 17th of August 2019. The screening was held in memory of Gary Edwards.
We held our first screening day in Taunton at College Way Surgery last Saturday. Ninety-five young people were screened and, of these, we understand four were referred for further investigations and ninety-one were pleased to be found to have healthy hearts. A raffle was held and a further £300 was raised in Gary’s memory. Gary’s siblings
County Gazette, 4th June 2019 After Gary Edwards tragically passed away from an undiagnosed heart condition just 2 weeks before he was to be married, his mother, Hilary, has campaigned to raise money in his memory for charity Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) in order to provide heart screenings for young people in the Taunton
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
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
This is the West Country, 22nd November 2018 Hilary Edwards started fundraising for CRY when her 28 year old son, Gary, died suddenly in 2015. Her aim is to raise awareness and funds so that other young people can be screened to help prevent young sudden cardiac deaths. Read more
Somerset County Gazette, 22nd November 2018 Hilary Edwards has so far raised £8000 for Cardiac Risk in the Young in memory of her son Gary, who tragically passed away whilst on a trip with friends in 2015, the likely cause of this determined as Sudden Arrhythmic Death Syndrome (SADS.) Read more
The ladies from the Taunton Zumba group enjoyed coffee, cake and a raffle at the Wilton Hall on 25th September. The event raised over £500, and the proceeds were divided between Macmillan cancer charity and Cardiac Risk in the Young. A further coffee morning to raise funds in Gary’s memory and to fund a local screening
CRY Update 75 reports on all CRY news, events and fundraising from January to April 2018. We experienced a host of highlights through this four-month period. In March, our screening programme surpassed a total of 150,000 young people screened, which is an incredible milestone for us to reach. Furthermore, to discuss our progress and the importance
I went into St George’s School and gave a presentation about Gary (Edwards) and explained that he was a former pupil at the school. Mrs Rolf, teacher, and the children in class 5 listened, and told me that they would like to fundraise in Gary’s memory, to contribute towards having a local screening session. The children
Somerset County Gazette, 16th July 2018 Pupils at St George’s Catholic Primary School in Taunton took part in a sponsored swim in memory of former pupil Gary Edwards. Read more
I stumbled on CRY whilst trying to find out just how and why our healthy and happy son died in his sleep. Just 28 years old, with a great job and about to be married, we just couldn’t understand it. Polish police told us he died of “natural causes”. Rob, his twin brother, phoned us on
We finally held the third football match and raffle in memory of our son on Sunday 15th April. The weather wasn’t as good as the first two years, and we therefore worried if people would turn up. We needn’t have worried! Gary’s twin brother Rob and friends enjoyed a great game on Taunton Town FC’s football
The Bellringers and friends of Stoke St Mary village outside Taunton were out and about carol singing on Thursday 21st December, raising funds for C-R-Y (Cardiac Risk in the Young), and the hearing Dogs for deaf people. Everyone was so kind offering sustenance along the way and a total of £345.00 was raised. The funds for
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
Somerset County Gazette – 16th December 2016 A football match in memorial of Gary edwards, who died suddenly on his stag do in Poland in 2015, has raised £1,050 for a charity that supported his family. Read more
Somerset County Gazette – 8th November 2016 The company have raised £680 through a summer fair as a way for Gary’s work collegues to celebrate his life, and raise funds for Cardiac Risk in the Young. The charity support bereaved family members and raise awareness for young sudden cardiac death. Read more
I wanted to run the Bristol Half Marathon to raise money for CRY in memory of my fiance, Gary Edwards who passed away unexpectedly on his stag do in Poland six weeks before our wedding in July 2015. I have to admit my training didn’t go quite go to plan in the run up to the
Somerset County Gazette – 12th May 2016 The heartbroken family of an apparently healthy young man who died from an undiagnosed heart condition on his stag do in Poland are still searching for answers ten months on. Read more