205 people were screened on 7th and 8th of February 2026 at Garstang Academy. This screening was funded in memory of Matthew Hesmondhalgh. Thank you to all involved.
Garstang Academy screening in memory of Matthew Hesmondhalgh
Matthew Hesmondhalgh
CRY Update Magazine Issue 97
Issue 97 of the CRY Update magazine covers all news, events and fundraising from May – August 2025.
This issue includes an event writeup for CRY Heart of London Bridges Walk (Page 19), 2 new partnerships with the Berks & Bucks FA (Page 16) and OrthTeam Centre (Page 17) and the announcement of a new CRY charity ambassador, Danny Lomas (Page 24).
CRY Update Magazine Issue 96
Issue 96 of the CRY Update magazine covers all news, events and fundraising from January – April 2025. This issue includes an event writeup for London Landmarks Half Marathon (Page 39), TCS London Marathon (Page 42) and a recap of Hearth Month including the Charity Heroes campaign (Page 27) and Women in Cardiology (Page 32). […]
Screening event in Garstang funded in memory of Matthew Hesmondhalgh
A free heart test is being offered for teenagers and young adults in memory of a man who died aged just 22. Matthew Hesmondhalgh, from Garstang, died suddenly in 2011. According to Wyre Council, their fundraising efforts in his memory have allowed hundreds of young people to be screened, with some referred for treatment and even for […]
Manchester Marathon Family Challenge
Manchester marathon 26.2 miles family challenge. We knew running a marathon isn’t easy so we decided to raise money for charity to soften the pain & suffering! We chose CRY to help raise awareness of sudden young cardiac death and to support cardiac screening in our local area. 12 weeks of training and marathon day arrived. […]
CRY Update Magazine Issue 95
Issue 95 of the CRY Update magazine covers all news, events and fundraising from September – December 2024.
Garstang Community Academy Screening in memory of Matthew Hesmondhalgh
206 people were screened on 1st and 2nd February 2025 at Garstang Community Academy in Lancashire. This screening was in memory of Matthew Hesmondhalgh. Thank you to all involved.
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!
The Matthew Hesmondhalgh Memorial Fund– Winner of the Making a Difference to Young People award
Paula and Barry set up The Matthew Hesmondhalgh Memorial Fund when their fit and healthy son Matthew suddenly passed away aged 22. An inquest later concluded that his death should be recorded as Sudden Arrhythmic Death Syndrome, often known as SADS, an umbrella term for the many different causes of cardiac arrest that happens to […]
Anwyl Homes helps fund heart screenings in memory of Matthew Hesmondhalgh
Fundraising for heart screening in Catterall has received a boost from the ‘Love From Anwyl’ fund. The Matthew Hesmondhalgh Memorial Fund at Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) successfully applied for support from Anwyl Homes via the ‘Love From Anwyl’ initiative linked to new homes being built at Cross Fields in Catterall. Paula Hesmondhalgh said: “Since losing our son […]