Read the full article here This week, BBC Radio 5 Live Breakfast have been granted exclusive access to Brentford’s training ground. In a recent interview, director Niti Raj explained the reasoning behind naming the training facilities after the late Robert Rowan. “In 2018, Robert Rowan, our friend and colleague, died following a cardiac myopathy at the age […]
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Heart of West London shines at Brentford v Manchester City clash
Brentford FC’s recent Premier League fixture at Gtech Community Stadium against Manchester City saw the Heart of West London (HoWL) partnership, and its mission to improve heart health in the community, thrust into the spotlight. HoWL is a partnership between Brentford and key players in the cardiac health world, which aims to increase awareness of […]
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!
Second Robert Rowan Invitational, raising money for the club’s Heart of West London partnership.
Read the full article here Brentford B will face Bournemouth Under-21s on Friday 10 May at the Gtech Community Stadium. The game, which kicks off at 7pm, will be the second Robert Rowan Invitational, raising money for the club’s Heart of West London partnership. The fixture will commemorate the life and legacy of former Brentford […]
Brentford FC Staff Learning CPR Skills To Deliver In The Community
Staff from Brentford FC Community Sports Trust recently completed Resuscitation Council UK’s (RCUK) Basic Life Support Instructor (BLSI) training course to enable them to equip thousands of participants across west London with life-saving CPR skills.
CRY’s Screening team is proud to mark the milestone of 1,000 young people having their hearts tested though the Robert Rowan memorial fund
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.
Brentford FC Screening in memory of Robert Rowen
202 people were screened on 9th & 10th of March 2024 at Brentford FC Community Sports Trust. This screening was in memory of Robert Rowan. Thank you to all involved.
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 […]
