Lily Webster

CRY Update Magazine Issue 94

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 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.

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

London Marathon 2021 write-up

A huge thank you and congratulations from all at CRY to our amazing runners who took part in the 2021 Virgin Money London Marathon! Sunday 3rd October 2021 marked a very special day in the charity calendar, as #TeamCRY were finally able to hit the streets of London and complete 26.2 miles. We were delighted to

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 Heart of London Bridges Walk 2021 Write up

2021 Sunday 27th June 2021 marked the 15th anniversary of CRY’s flagship event, the CRY Heart of London Bridges Walk. Walking virtually for the second year in a row, we are pleased to say over 315 people from all over the country took part, to connect with each other and remember those they have lost. Like

12 A Week Challenge Write Up

12 A Week Challenge Write Up On Saturday the 14th November 2020, 175 participants started to clock up the miles by walking, running, hiking, cycling and jogging. The 12 A Week Challenge took place during Raising Awareness Week which ran from 14th November-22nd November 2020. Each of the 12 miles completed represented the 12 young sudden

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

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

Stowmarket screening in memory of Lily Webster

A screening weekend was held on the 6th and 7th of July 2019 at Stowmarket High School in Stowmarket, Suffolk. 203 local young people were screened over the course of the two days, which were held in memory of Lily Webster.

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

London Landmarks Half Marathon 2019

Thank you and congratulations to the 69 CRY runners who took part in the London Landmarks Half Marathon on Sunday 24th March 2019!  We were so pleased that we managed to see and cheer on all of our runners on the day, despite the 13,000 runners taking part. We were fortunate that the weather was sunny

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

‘Lily’s Lovelies’ team to take on 100km walk in memory of Lily Webster

Bury Free Press, 25th August 2018 Mealnie Webster, Jenni Salt, Ruth Welsh and Claire Thompson will walk 100km in the Thames Path Challenge next month. The team hope to raise a further £1,600 to go to the Lily Webster memorial fund with CRY. So far, friends and family in Stowmarket have raised £68,000 for screening in

Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 46 and 100 2018

Thank you and a massive congratulations to the 66 cyclists who braved the wet and windy weather on Sunday 29th July, taking on what is known as the world’s greatest festival of cycling; the Prudential RideLondon-Surrey. 51 cyclists took part in the 100-mile event and 15 cyclists took part in the 46-mile event. Around 25,000 cyclists

CRY Heart of London Bridges Walk 2018

There are 12 young sudden cardiac deaths in the UK every week. It’s why the number 12 is such an important figure to CRY and everyone who supports us. And as CRY staff, volunteers and 1,375 walkers gathered together in London on June 24th, we held our 12th annual CRY Heart of London Bridges Walk. The

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

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

11th Annual CRY Heart of London Bridges Walk 2017

On Sunday 9th July 1,423 walkers assembled in London’s Potters Fields Park for CRY’s annual Heart of London Bridges Walk. A warm and sunny morning, this was the 11th year of CRY’s flagship event and the 2nd year of a new start venue of Potters Fields Park, on the banks of the Thames and providing a

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

CRY Great Cake Bake 2016

The fifth CRY Great Cake Bake took place on Friday 25th November 2016, 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 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

Stowmarket Golf lub raise over £6,212 in memory of Lily Webster

Bury Free Press – 30th July 2016 Stowmarket Golf Club held their Captain’s Charity Day and raised a massive £6,212 in aid of CRY, in memory of Lily Webster. Proceeds came from hole sponsership, a prize draw and an auction, with the final amount being a record for the club. Read more

Gipping Valley screening in memory of Lily Webster

Cardiac Risk in the Young held a screening clinic at Gipping Valley Skills Centre in Stowmarket, Suffolk on Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th July 2016. 210 people were screened over the two days in memory of Lily Webster.

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,

Lily Webster Memorial Fund Update 2014

We continued to raise awareness and fundraise during 2014 we were very fortunate that Stowmarket and Stowupland teachers continue to give us their time and support. We held another sing along film night this time choosing Grease. The Regal cinema has continued to give us great support.   Molls and Dolls Boutique worked with us to

Lily Webster Memorial Fund Update 2013

  In March 2013 the 2 local high schools held a charity match for us Stowmarket teachers vs Stowupland teachers and it had great support despite pretty awful weather, this has become an annual event.         Throughout the year people continued to support us with walking, running, jumping (out of a plane) and

Lily Webster Memorial Fund Update 2012

We knew as soon as we discovered Lily had died from sudden adult death syndrome and we had contact with CRY that we would become supporters of the charity. In the early months of bereavement there is a little comfort in people pulling together in one cause and so our fundraising and awareness in Stowmarket began.

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

Melanie Webster – Suffolk

I became aware of CRY early in 2012 following the sudden death of my daughter Lily. We live in Stowmarket in Suffolk and on 16/01/12 our world changed forever, Lily aged 15 was in the final year of high school when she collapsed during a school trampolining session at the local leisure centre. Despite great efforts

CRY Update Magazine 58

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.

CRY Heart of London Bridges Walk 2012

After the wettest summer since records began, the sun shone down on the 940 people who had travelled to London on Sunday 15th July to take part in the 6th annual “CRY Heart of London Bridges Walk”. As ever, it was a poignant yet positive occasion. It was incredibly moving to see so many people coming

Lily Webster’s legacy continues

Stowmarket Mercury – 17th July 2014 The family and friends of Lily Webster continue with fundraising towards her memorial fund with CRY.  

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

CRY Update Magazine 60

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

Football match to be held in memory of Lily Webster

East Anglian Daily Times – 29th January 2014 Teachers from Stowupland High School will play in the match to raise awareness and funds for CRY in order to provide heart screenings for local young people. Read more

Windsor Half Marathon 2013

Thank you and congratulations to the 12 CRY runners who took part in the Windsor Half Marathon on Sunday 29th September 2013. The day started off very windy with a cold chill as CRY Fundraising Coordinator, Nicola Taylor and CRY Volunteers, Carol and Tony Nicholls, set up the CRY stand and struggled to stop everything from

RideLondon-Surrey 100 2013

Thank you and congratulations to the 27 CRY cyclists who took part in the first ever Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100 on Sunday 4th August 2013. The sun was out for most of the day, along with a lovely cooling breeze, which we are sure all of the cyclists appreciated throughout the ride. The atmosphere was just incredible