This is photo of my friend, Sarah Taylor & myself. Iit kind of represents our efforts at our week long raising awareness stand and participation in the Great Cake Bake. We’re very grateful to everyone who made and donated all the lovely bakes (especially as I ran off mid-week down to the Parliamentary Reception!). The event
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CRY Great Cake Bake 2017
The sixth CRY Great Cake Bake took place on Friday 24th November 2017, 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
1000th person screened in memory of Matthew Hesmondhalgh
The Matthew Hesmondhalgh Memorial Fund screened their 1000th person this weekend at the Garstang Community College in Lancashire. More than 200 young people were screened over the two days, raising £642 to go towards future screenings in the process. Paula Hesmondhalgh said of the weekend, “Heartfelt thanks to all who made donations at/towards the CRY screening at
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
Matthew Hesmondhalgh Screening
The Hesmondhalgh family screening was held at the Garstang Academy, in Lancashire on 25th & 26th February 2017. 95 young people were screened in memory of Matthew Hesmonhalgh.
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
Cider festival raises money for CRY
Blackpool Gazette – 31st July 2017 The three day event held at Owd Nell’s Canalside Tavern enjoyed a barcecue and live music in memory of Matthew Hesmondhalgh. Read more
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’s Got Talent 2017 in memory of Matthew Hesmondhalgh
A good night was had by all with six acts in total: Act 1 – Rita read a poem in Pam Ayres style that she had written about CRY and the fundraising events held by ‘Team Matt’ and the people who helped support Matt’s fund. Act 2 – Jasmine sang beautifully Adele’s “When we were young”
Matt’s milk bottle challenge in memory of Matthew Hesmondhalgh
After losing our beautiful 22 year old son, Matthew, to SADS in August 2011 and then learning about CRY, we knew immediately we wanted to do something to help support CRY’s mission. But, just getting through those awful days was challenge enough. It was hard to think straight let alone fundraise, so, as Matt had enjoyed
