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
James Patterson
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
Stephanie Simpson Lake District Charity Challenge
Leigh-on-Sea Striders are proud to have organised numerous charity challenges over the last 20 years and in doing so have raised over £400,000 for some amazing causes. On 12 June, a team of 60 committed people travelled to the Lake District to take on their toughest challenge yet, trekking 100km over four days, including 19,000 feet
Update Magazine Issue 86
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
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 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
Campion School screening in memory of James Patterson
186 local young people were screened on the 14th and 15th of May 2019 at The Campion School in Hornchurch, Essex. The screenings were held in memory of James Patterson, and were attended by his 79 year old father Peter Patterson (pictured). We have been screening at the school for nine years during which time we
Dad Organises Heart Screening at Hornchurch School in Memory of His Son James Patterson
Romford Recorder, 7th June 2019 For the last nine years, Peter Patterson – whose son, James, passed away due to an undiagnosed heart condition in 2005 – has been making sure that students of his son’s former school receive heart screenings annually. Working with Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY), Peter raises money to fund the
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.
Campion School screening in memory of James Patterson
On the 15th and 16th of May 2018, 192 local young people were screened at Campion School in Hornchurch, Essex. The screenings were in memory of James Patterson.
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
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
8th year of screening at Campion School in memory of James Patterson
The Enquirer, 30th May 2018 A two day screening event took place at Campion Secondary School in Hornchurch in memory of James Patterson. The 2-day event was organised by James’ father, Peter Patterson. Peter works as a representative for CRY as well as fundraising in order to hold the annual event. The screening saw around 200
1000th person screened in memory of James Patterson in Hornchurch
Romford Recorder, 18th May 2018 192 young people were screened over two days at Campion School, Hornchurch on the 15th & 16th May 2018 – including the 1000th person screened in memory of James Patterson. James’ father, Peter Patterson helped organise the screening days, and does so once a year at the school his son went
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
James Patterson Memorial Fund donation
At the June monthly meeting of the Circle the President of the Circle invited me along to give a short talk about CRY, on how it started and the various activities it is involved with. At the end of the evening as is customary they had a raffle and this represents the proceeds of the raffle. The
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
Hornchurch school raises almost £28,000 for charity
Romford Recorder – 29th June 2017 The Campion School in Hornchurch held fundraising events to raise money for a number of charities including Cardiac Risk in the Young. Read more
Campion School charity Dinner and Dance cheque presentation
The £3,000 represents CRY’s share of the proceeds from the charity Dinner and Dance held at The Campion School in Hornchurch on 25th February 2017. The other three charities who benefited were The Teenager Cancer Trust in memory of former pupil Jack Chester, The UK Sepsis Trust in memory of former pupil Patrick Dear and the
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
Brentwood Circle of the Catenian Association cheque presentation in memory of James Patterson
I received a cheque for £900 from Mr Steve Benton who was the President 2016/17 of the Brentwood Circle of the Catenian Association. I am a member of the Association which is a global Catholic laymen association united by their shared values and Catholic faith. Each year the President of the circle chooses a charity which he
Hornchurch school to hold screenings for cardiac risk in students
Romford Recorder – 20th May 2017 Peter Patterson has organised the event alongside CRY in memory of his son James, who died of a cardiac arrest in 2005. Read more
CRY Update Magazine 70
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
CRY Update Magazine 69
Read Update 69 here CRY Update 69 reports on all the CRY news, events and fundraising from January to April 2016. CRY’s biggest awareness event in this period was our BBC Lifeline appeal, broadcast on BBC One and Two in February, presented by CRY Patron Pixie Lott. She not only made her West End debut that
Campion School screening in memory of James Patterson 2016
“This was the sixth annual screening event that the Patterson family have held at The Campion School in Hornchurch and once again it was a success. 152 screenings were carried out on the pupils and staff of James’ old school. The two days went very well. There were a couple of abnormalities picked up which will
Father organises free heart screenings at Hornchurch school in memory of sports-mad son
Romford Recorder – 25th May 2016 Peter Patterson, 76, has arranged for national charity Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) to visit The Campion school, Wingletye Lane, Hornchurch, for the past six years. Read more
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Read Update 42 online here The CRY Update is the charity’s newsletter, published three times a year, reporting on CRY news and events, cardiac screenings, breaking developments in medical research and CRY supporters’ fundraising over the preceding months.
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Read Update 47 online here The CRY Update is the charity’s newsletter, published three times a year, reporting on CRY news and events, cardiac screenings, breaking developments in medical research and CRY supporters’ fundraising over the preceding months.
CRY Update Magazine 48
Read Update 48 online here The CRY Update is the charity’s newsletter, published three times a year, reporting on CRY news and events, cardiac screenings, breaking developments in medical research and CRY supporters’ fundraising over the preceding months.
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Read Update 49 online here The CRY Update is the charity’s newsletter, published three times a year, reporting on CRY news and events, cardiac screenings, breaking developments in medical research and CRY supporters’ fundraising over the preceding months.
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Read Update 51 online here The CRY Update is the charity’s newsletter, published three times a year, reporting on CRY news and events, cardiac screenings, breaking developments in medical research and CRY supporters’ fundraising over the preceding months.
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
Charity Choral Concert in memory of James Patterson
A packed audience recently witnessed some of the most superlative singing in our Church during this concert in aid of the charity Cardiac Risk in the Young. At the start of the evening MHR Director of Music, Kathy Underhill, introduced CRY representative Phil Eastty who described the important work of this organisation. The first half featured
CRY Update Magazine 54
Read Update 54 online here The CRY Update is the charity’s newsletter, published three times a year, reporting on CRY news and events, cardiac screenings, breaking developments in medical research and CRY supporters’ fundraising over the preceding months.
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Read Update 55 online here The CRY Update is the charity’s newsletter, published three times a year, reporting on CRY news and events, cardiac screenings, breaking developments in medical research and CRY supporters’ fundraising over the preceding months.
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
CRY Update Magazine 56
Read Update 56 online here The CRY Update is the charity’s newsletter, published three times a year, reporting on CRY news and events, cardiac screenings, breaking developments in medical research and CRY supporters’ fundraising over the preceding months.
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Read Update 58 online here The CRY Update is the charity’s newsletter, published three times a year, reporting on CRY news and events, cardiac screenings, breaking developments in medical research and CRY supporters’ fundraising over the preceding months.
CRY Update Magazine 59
Read Update 59 online here The CRY Update is the charity’s newsletter, published three times a year, reporting on CRY news and events, cardiac screenings, breaking developments in medical research and CRY supporters’ fundraising over the preceding months.
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Read Update 60 online here The CRY Update is the charity’s newsletter, published three times a year, reporting on CRY news and events, cardiac screenings, breaking developments in medical research and CRY supporters’ fundraising over the preceding months.
CRY Update Magazine 61
Read Update 61 online here In this issue: • ‘Young Sudden Cardiac Death: A Father’s Grief’ booklet launch, page 10 • Justice for James: Reopening the Inquest into the death of James Markham, page 10-12 • CRY at the British Cardiovascular Society (BCS) Conference, page 17-18 • CRY Golf Day 2013, page 18 • West ’12
London Marathon 2013
Congratulations and a huge “thank you” to the 119 runners who ran the 2013 London Marathon for CRY on Sunday 21st April. We are very proud of you all and very grateful for your fantastic efforts to raise awareness and funds for CRY. The team of 119 CRY runners comprised of 49 who ran with their
CRY Screening Event in Hornchurch Essex, funded by the Peter Patrick Patterson Memorial Fund
This was the third annual screening event that the Patterson family have held at The Campion School in Hornchurch and once again it was a great success. 100 screenings were carried out on the pupils of James’s old school.The whole day went very well. There were a few abnormalities picked up which will have to be
Campion RFC support CRY with logo on shirts
This season Campion RFC will be supporting CRY by displaying their logo on the front of the 1st XV shirts. CRY has become close to the hearts of Campion RFC after the untimely death of much loved player James “Patto” Patterson. James’s Dad, Peter, who has been helping promote CRY can be seen presenting 1st XV
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Read Update 52 online here The CRY Update is the charity’s newsletter, published three times a year, reporting on CRY news and events, cardiac screenings, breaking developments in medical research and CRY supporters’ fundraising over the preceding months.
East Postcard
Twelve families across the East of England (Essex to Lincolnshire) are helping to launch a major regional campaign to highlight the shocking statistic* showing that the number of young people who lose their lives to the tragic condition sudden cardiac death now stands at 12 every week – a staggering 50% rise on previous estimates. *The
CRY Heart of London Bridges Sponsored Walk 2008
Following the success of CRY’s inaugural Heart of London Bridges Sponsored Walk in 2007 the event took place again in 2008, with over 600 CRY supporters in attendance. The walk, led once again by CRY Patron Kathryn Harries, started at Victoria Embankment Gardens and ended at Hays Galleria near London Bridge. The route involved crossing 8
James remembered on city bridges walk
A loving father who died suddenly of a heart condition nobody suspected he had has been honoured by his family with a sponsored walk for a cardiac charity. Relatives and friends were shocked when apparently fit and healthy Campion Old Boys rugby player James Patterson, died in his sleep, aged 28. He had been training with