James Nicholas, from Dentons Green, suddenly passed away in October 2012 days before what would have been his 22nd birthday due to the undiagnosed condition. After his passing, his family started the James Nicholas Foundation and have set up local heart screenings in St Helens since 2014. Mike Heyes, who was a close friend of James’
James Nicholas
CRY Update Magazine Issue 83
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
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
St Helens Saints Rugby Club screening in memory of James Nicholas
96 local young people were screened on 16 November 2019 at Totally Wicked Stadium in St Helens, Merseyside. The screening was held in memory of James Nicholas.
Prescot screening in memory of James Nicholas
On Saturday the 15th of June, 100 local young people were screened at the Prescot School in Prescot, Merseyside. The screening was held in memory of James Nicholas.
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 65
Read Update 65 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 66
Read Update 66 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 67
Read Update 67 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 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
Simplyhealth Great North Run 2018
Congratulations and a huge thank you to the 50 runners who took part in the Simplyhealth Great North Run for CRY on Sunday 9th September 2018. It was once again a lively event, living up to its billing as the world’s biggest half marathon. There were plenty of people out to show their support and to
CRY Update Magazine 75
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
Virgin Money London Marathon 2018
Congratulations and a huge thank you to all the CRY runners who took part in the Virgin Money London Marathon 2018 on Sunday 22nd April on what has been reported as the hottest London Marathon on record! We’re extremely proud of all our runners and grateful to them all for choosing to support us. 99 runners
Nicholas Family screening weekend
On the 18th and 19th November 2017, screenings took place at the Saints Rugby Club and Thatto Health Crusader ARLFC, St Helens, in memory of James Nicholas. 177 young people were screened over the two days.
Charity Ball for the James Nicholas Foundation
St Helen Star, 13th January 2018 The James Nicoholas Foundation is hosting a black tie event, giving support to Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY), in memory of James. Funds raised will go towards heart screenings with CRY, adding to the 786 young people who have already undergone the tests in James name. Read more
CRY Update Magazine 73
Read Update 73 here. CRY Update 73 reports on all the CRY news, events and fundraising from May to August 2017. In June, CRY launched a new version of its main website. The site immediately saw the number of visitors double in the first month and has consistently recorded more visitors per month than before the
Nicholas Family Screening
The screening, in memory of James Nicholas, took place at The Hub, Liverppol on the 23rd July 2017. 104 young people were screened.
Half Marathon in memory of James Nicholas
My daughter Stacey ran in her first ever half marathon in aid of CRY in memory of James Nicholas (The James Nicholas Foundation). She completed the marathon in 2 hours 1 minute and has raised around £320 with sponsor money still coming in. Debbie Jenion
Seventh heart screening in memory of James Nicolas
St Helens Star, 23rd October 2017 The James Nicolas Foundation at CRY are holding their 7th screening in memory of James at Saint’s Stadium & Thatto Heath Crusaders. So far 606 young people have been screened, with 29 being referred on for further testing; £70,000 has been raised since 2013 with more fundraising being done all
Simplyhealth Great North Run 2017
Congratulations and a huge thank you to the 62 runners who took part in the Simplyhealth Great North Run for CRY on Sunday 10th September 2017. The streets of Newcastle quickly started to fill with runners and supporters from 8am. As always, the huge crowds covered the whole route providing a great atmosphere and well needed
CRY Update Magazine 72
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
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
Virgin Money London Marathon 2017
Congratulations and a huge thank you to all the CRY runners who took part in the Virgin Money London Marathon 2017 on Sunday 23rd April. We’re extremely proud of everyone and grateful for being so many people’s chosen charity. 107 runners supported CRY this year, running the 26.2 mile course through the centre of London. Running
Dad’s marathon bid for son, James Nicholas
St Helens Reporter – 8th April 2017 A grieving father whose son died suddenly from an undiagnosed heart condition is preparing run a marathon challenge in his memory. Read more
St Helen's Rugby Club screening 2017 in memory of James Nicholas
Cardiac Risk in the Young held a screening clinic at St Helen’s Rugby Club on Saturday 12th November 2016. 96 people were screened on the day in memory of James Nicholas.
Heart screenings at Langtree Park
St Helens Star – 4th November 2016 A charity launched in memory of 21-year-old, James Nicolas, will hold heart screenings at Langtree Park this November. The James Nicholas Foundation was launched by his family and they have made it their mission to raise funds and awareness in support of Cardiac Risk in the Young – a
New TK Maxx store & relaunched B&M in Prescot
Liverpool Echo – 6th October 2016 The ribbon was cut by family members of former worker, James Nicholas, who died suddenly in October 2012 from an undiagnosed heart problem.
New B&M store opening in tribute to James Nicholas
Liverpool Echo – 5th October 2016 The family of James Nicholas will officially open a new B&M store tomorrow. James, who worked at B&M in St Helens, died suddenly in October 2012 from a suspected heart problem. Read more
Great North Run 2016
Congratulations and a huge thank you to the 74 runners who took part in the Great North Run for CRY on Sunday 11th September 2016. This was CRY’s biggest team yet! The atmosphere was brilliant, as it always is at the largest half-marathon in the world! Double Olympic gold medallist Mo Farah won the race
Golf tournament to help continue Nicholas family’s heart screenings mission
St Helens Star – 4th August 2016 The James Nicolas Foundation was launched in memory of 21-year-old James, who died suddenly from a hidden heart defect in 2012. On Tuesday 23rd August the family will hold a charity golf tournament in order to raise money for more heart screenings in their local area. Read more
CRY Heart of London Bridges Walk 2016
HUNDREDS OF WALKERS HELP TO STEP UP SUPPORT FOR CRY AS FLAGSHIP EVENT REACHES ITS 10TH YEAR On Sunday 26th June, 1,266 walkers congregated in London’s Potters Fields Park for CRY’s annual Heart of London Bridges Walk. The 10th year of the event saw the introduction of the new starting venue, with a wonderful backdrop of Tower Bridge. And,
CRY Update Magazine 64
Read the magazine here Issue 64 of the CRY Update looks back at a busy CRY summer from May to August 2014. Our flagship raising awareness event, the CRY Heart of London Bridges Walk, features in this issue with a full report and photos from the day. Also prominent is our Patron Pixie Lott’s terrific tour
CRY Update magazine 63
Read the magazine here This latest mailing brings you Issue 63 of the CRY Update, which looks back at CRY news and events from January to April 2014. A key fundraising and awareness raising event during this part of the year is, of course, the London Marathon; and you will find a write-up and photos of
Bupa Great North Run 2014
Congratulations and a huge ‘thank you’ to the 51 runners, including CRY Patron Matt Wells, who took part in the BUPA Great North Run in aid of CRY on Sunday 7th September 2014. This year’s race saw over 56,000 runners take part in a very historic year for the event, seeing its one millionth finisher! Once
CRY Update Magazine 62
Read Update 62 online here “Traditionally we have found that the last few months of the year are a very busy time, often with several major fundraising and raising awareness activities taking place. September finds our runners busy in the Great North Run and Run to the Beat events; whilst in October our annual Durham Riverside
Great North Run 2013
Congratulations and a huge ‘thank you’ to the 55 runners who took part in the BUPA Great North Run in aid of CRY on Sunday 15th September 2013. This year’s race saw over 55,000 runners take part! Everyone seemed to enjoy another fantastic race day and the weather was mainly dry before a torrential downpour. For