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 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


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 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.


Royal Parks Half Marathon 2018

Congratulations and a huge thank you to the 12 runners who took part in the Royal Parks Half Marathon 2018 on behalf of CRY on Sunday 14th October 2018. We are very grateful to each of our runners that took part in the Royal Parks Half Marathon and for their fantastic fundraising efforts for CRY. We


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


Vitality London 10,000 2018

Thank you and congratulations to the 13 CRY runners who took part in the Vitality London 10,000 on Monday 28th May 2018! CRY Representative Jenny Boag, along with volunteers Wendy and Phil Harrington kindly offered to meet our runners before and after the race on behalf of CRY. This gave the runners a chance to receive


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


Vitality London 10,000 2016

Thank you and congratulations to the 15 CRY runners who took part in the Vitality London 10,000 on Monday 30th May 2016, including CRY Consultant Cardiologist Professor Sanjay Sharma! The atmosphere in Green Park, was, as in previous years, incredible. Nearly half of the CRY runners came to the meeting point before the race began and


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.


CRY Update Magazine 49

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.


CRY Update Magazine 50

Read Update 50 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 51

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 53

Read Update 53 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 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.


CRY Update Magazine 55

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 57

Read Update 57 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 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.


BUPA London 10,000 2014

Thank you and congratulations to the 21 CRY runners who took part in the Bupa London 10,000 on Sunday 25th May 2014 including CRY Patron, Bill Neely. We were extremely lucky with the weather as it had been raining the previous day and also the days following the event. The morning started off a bit cloudy


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


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


British London 10k in memory of Mathew Blease

On Sunday 8th July 2012, Mark Blease took part in the British London 10k in memory of his brother Mathew. He completed the run in 1 hour and 4 minutes and raised a wonderful £515.00 for CRY. I wasn’t really actively looking for sponsorship but wanted to give some more back to CRY for all the


CRY Update Magazine 52

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.


South Postcard

Bereaved families from across the Home Counties and South of England 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.


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


Mathew Blease

The 1st February 2008 was the saddest day of my life. My beautiful son Mathew was taken from me suddenly at the tender age of 13, just 6 weeks before his 14th birthday. Mathew was fit and healthy with lots of energy. He played football for his dad’s team and was a coach with my team