Spearheaded by Robert’s wife, Suzanne (who also set up the fundraising organisation, AKA Day to support cardiac screening and awareness) The Robert Rowan Memorial Fund has now screened just over 1,000 people at events held in partnership with Brentford FC, and two venues in Scotland close to the hometowns of both Suzanne and Robert.
Robert Rowan
At the start of Heart Month 2024, CRY comments on Brentford FC’s clash with Man City – 5th Feb
Brentford has been at the heart of the inspiring community partnership – HoWL – since October ’22 which CRY is so proud to be involved with, too.
Charity Leaders on Heart of West London
In Brentford, a journey started a year ago, bringing together a community, a football club and charities with a shared mission to improve cardiac health and save lives. Suzanne Rowan, has been a leading figure in the campaign, with her leadership of the A K A Day charity, which was launched in memory of her […]
One Year On – Heart of West London campaign
Building on Brentford FC’s work to promote cardiac health in the past, one year ago today the club launched a new initiative, the Heart of West London. Nity Raj, general counsel at Brentford FC, who led the initiative, spoke at the time of the launch about why this continues to be an issue which is […]
Golf Day at Thornton Golf Club Fife in aid of the Robert Rowan Foundation
Golf day with raffle and auction on Friday 28th July 2023 Teams of three persons £45 per team Contact pro shop on 01592 771111
Suzanne Rowan – West London
My husband, Robert, died suddenly in November 2018 at the age of 28. It was five days after our second wedding anniversary, where Robert had surprised me with a day trip to Paris. On the return journey home on the Eurostar, we discussed our future career plans and our hope of starting a family in 2019. […]
A K A Day 2023
A K A Day promotes health and well-being by challenging you to move more in May. All the money we raise helps to fund Cardiac Screening sessions in memory of Robert Rowan.
A K A Day organise charity fundraiser to raise further funds in memory of Robert Rowan
A charity fundraiser set up in memory of a much loved Kirkcaldy-born football scout will return for its third year – as it looks to encourage heart screening in people of all ages and physical abilities. A K A Day 2023 hopes to raise further funds in memory of Robert Rowan, who tragically passed away […]
Brentford’s athletic performance coach, Mat Bramhall, is running the London Marathon to raise funds for CRY.
Brentford’s athletic performance coach Mat Bramhall is running the London Marathon and is raising money for Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) He said: “I’m looking forward to it. I took part in the London Marathon last year, Manchester the year before so, in terms of marathons, I kind of know what to expect. Mat […]
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.