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).
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). […]
Issue 95 of the CRY Update magazine covers all news, events and fundraising from September – December 2024.
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!
Read Update 87 here! Issue 87 of the CRY Update magazine covers all news, events and fundraising from January to April 2022. Our first piece of major news in this period came at the start of Heart Month in February, as we announced the renewal of our partnership with Sunrise Radio for another 12 months. Our
Once we lost Garreth aged 30 as his Mum I was lost too. Each day was so difficult more difficult because I was so so alone. CRY offered me telephone support with a lovely lady which I found invaluable you know who you are “Thank you”! I realised that I was not alone. The same lady
Read Update Magazine Issue 85 here Issue 85 of the CRY Update reports on all news, events and fundraising from May to August 2021. From June, fundraising and screening levels started returning to pre-COVID levels as events around the country started picking up and we returned to holding regular screening events again. We also transformed the
Read Issue 83 of the CRY Update magazine here Issue 83 of the CRY Update reports on all news, events and fundraising from September to December 2020. Even with continued restrictions and lockdowns due to the COVID-19 pandemic, CRY’s supporters remained active and engaged as always to raise funds and awareness however they could. On October
Click here to read Update 81 Issue 81 of the CRY Update reports on all news, events and fundraising from January to April 2020. This is also the first issue of our new and improved digital editions of the Update, featuring links throughout that will take you straight to relevant pages on the CRY website, social
Every year, Sam’s friends and family celebrate his birthday by having a meal together at the local pub, followed by releasing heart-shaped balloons into the sky with individual notes attached. Easter Sunday, 16th April 2017 was no different, except it was a milestone – Sam’s 25th birthday, and we wanted to do something extra to mark
96 local young people were screened on Saturday 22 February at Parklands Connextion in Long Eaton, Derbyshire. The screenings were held in memory of Sam Wright.
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
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
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.
Read Update 66 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.
Read Update 67 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.
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.
Read Update 76 here CRY Update 76 reports on all news, events and fundraising from May to August 2018. We had plenty of highlights in all areas through the summer. CRY’s research continues to make an impact, including Dr Aneil Malhotra’s paper on the incidence and causes of young sudden cardiac death in adolescent footballers, which
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
CRY is a charity that we as a family have supported for a few months now following both Matt and my daughter having been screened at an event at Derby University in memory of Sam Wright. I admired Sam’s mum who was at the screening day, in the face of losing her son was passionate about
The screening was held at the Student Well-being Centre at Derby University on the 22nd October 2017. 106 young people were screened in memory of Sam Wright.
Leading heart charity has developed new support resources in recognition of the massive impact a young sudden cardiac death has on friends. The charity Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) is this month [13 November 2017] launching a powerful new booklet for young people learning to navigate their emotions following the tragic and sudden death of
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
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
Read Update 70 here CRY Update 70 reports on all the CRY news, events and fundraising from May to August 2016. The 10th annual CRY Heart of London Bridges Walk took place on June 26, and another fantastic turnout of over 1,200 supporters took part in the new route for 2016. We very much appreciated all
Read Update 69 here CRY Update 69 reports on all the CRY news, events and fundraising from January to April 2016. CRY’s biggest awareness event in this period was our BBC Lifeline appeal, broadcast on BBC One and Two in February, presented by CRY Patron Pixie Lott. She not only made her West End debut that
HUNDREDS OF WALKERS HELP TO STEP UP SUPPORT FOR CRY AS FLAGSHIP EVENT REACHES ITS 10TH YEAR On Sunday 26th June, 1,266 walkers congregated in London’s Potters Fields Park for CRY’s annual Heart of London Bridges Walk. The 10th year of the event saw the introduction of the new starting venue, with a wonderful backdrop of Tower Bridge. And,
Congratulations and a huge thank you to all the runners who took part in the 2016 Virgin Money London Marathon for CRY on Sunday 24th April. We are very proud of all our runners and grateful to them for their fantastic efforts and for choosing to run for CRY. The 117 London Marathon runners who ran
Read the magazine here Issue 64 of the CRY Update looks back at a busy CRY summer from May to August 2014. Our flagship raising awareness event, the CRY Heart of London Bridges Walk, features in this issue with a full report and photos from the day. Also prominent is our Patron Pixie Lott’s terrific tour
Angela Hall and colleagues from the University of Derby held a Christmas Party at the SU Academy Bar on Saturday 29th November to support CRY. There was live music from the band Money Talks and the party had a Red and Black theme to support CRY. Everyone made a real effort to stick to the theme
The Terrace Marquee, Westminster – 26th November. Guest of Honour: Lee Mears, former England rugby union international. CRY’s 2014 Parliamentary Reception on Wednesday November 26 was an event packed not only with CRY Representatives, supporters, bereaved families, members of the myheart group and doctors, but also several CRY Patrons and
Jess said she enjoyed the triathlon but at times it was quite difficult to motivate herself through the cold and wet weather… but we cheered her on whenever we saw her and she was very happy to finish! We were all chuffed with what she raised too. She finished in 1hr 23mins and we are so
Read the magazine here This latest mailing brings you Issue 63 of the CRY Update, which looks back at CRY news and events from January to April 2014. A key fundraising and awareness raising event during this part of the year is, of course, the London Marathon; and you will find a write-up and photos of
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.
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.
“On Saturday 14th April 2012, a whole community came together to celebrate the life of Sam Wright. Organised by friends and family of Sam, a craft fair at Woodlands School in Allestree, Derby raised over £7,000. We had over 40 stalls selling goods such as cakes, jewellery, toys, clothes, beauty products, books, cards and many more.
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
Read Update 60 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.
Read Update 61 online here In this issue: • ‘Young Sudden Cardiac Death: A Father’s Grief’ booklet launch, page 10 • Justice for James: Reopening the Inquest into the death of James Markham, page 10-12 • CRY at the British Cardiovascular Society (BCS) Conference, page 17-18 • CRY Golf Day 2013, page 18 • West ’12
Congratulations and thank you to the 152 participants (plus dogs in CRY t-shirts!) who took part in the 3rd CRY Durham Riverside Walk on Saturday 6th October 2012, on one of the sunniest and warmest autumn days this year. The numbers taking part this year were slightly above those of 2011, thanks to the efforts of
On Friday 4th April the Friends of Sam Wright Committee hosted a 50’s style charity ladies night in Derby with drinks, pampering and entertainment. The event raised an amazing £3,084 for CRY in memory of Sam Wright. “At 7pm on Friday 4th April our event had officially opened and tables were laden with welcome drinks and
On Wednesday 26th March the Friends of Sam Wright Committee were awarded a national Everyday Heroes Award from St John Ambulance for their wonderful fundraising and awareness raising work to help save lives in their local community. Since 2012, the Friends of Sam Wright Committee have been fundraising for CRY in order to provide heart screenings
8 months ago at the young age of 56 I ran my first ever half marathon with several work colleagues and helped to raise funds for Birmingham Children’s Hospital. It was a great day and kept me fit as well! I decided not to stop there and found a new challenge. Sadly, this was by way
Congratulations and a huge “thank you” to the 119 runners who ran the 2013 London Marathon for CRY on Sunday 21st April. We are very proud of you all and very grateful for your fantastic efforts to raise awareness and funds for CRY. The team of 119 CRY runners comprised of 49 who ran with their
Derby Telegraph – 11th April 2014 A fashion fund-raising event helped to raise more than £3,000 in memory of Sam Wright who died of an undiagnosed heart condition.
Derby Telegraph – 7th February 2014 Workers who saved the life of a man suffering from a heart attack at a waste recycling centre have been short-listed for a national award. Read more
The second CRY Great Cake Bake took place on Friday 29th November 2013, 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
Dani West held a Cake Bake and a Christmas Hamper raffle during Raising Awareness Week 2013. She raised £485 in the memory of her friend Sam Wright. “At 8am on Wednesday 20th November our stall at Royal Derby Hospital was laden with chocolate brownies, fruit cakes, sponge cakes, cupcakes and even a basket of samosas. The
On Saturday 13th July 2013 the second annual charity fun day was organised in memory of Sam Wright by friends and family. The event was really well attended with some very important special guests and it raised a wonderful £5,000 for CRY. “After a successful fundraising fair at Woodlands School in April 2012, the Friends of
The friends of Sam Wright have organised a second fun day at his former school. Sam Wright died in December 2011. Read More
Danielle West organised a charity fundraising evening with auction on Friday 14th June 2013 in memory of her friend Sam Wright. The event raised a wonderful £1,900 for CRY. “On Friday 14th June 2013, Genting Club Riverlights Derby hosted a corporate charity fundraiser. Our 70 guests enjoyed a champagne reception on arrival, before being able to
After being inspired by local news and events related to the death of teenager Sam Wright, Phoenix Trader and Events organiser Allie Sanderson hosted a gift and shopping day at Woodlands School in Allestree, Derby. Stallholders selling hand-made goods each contributed items to the raffle draw, and volunteers ran a tombola and cupcake stall, from which
25th August 2012 – St Nicholas Church Hall, Allestree, Derby From a local rapper to a glam-rock covers band, our collection of music acts were ready to take to the stage on Saturday 25th August for an evening of enjoyment and fundraising. Volunteers provided endless amounts of refreshments and snacks to over 150 guests at the
“I’m pleased to report that all went well during last weeks Edinburgh half marathon. Fortunately the 08:00 start time meant that we were nearly half way around before the sun broke through (a rare event here), however the last 3 miles was a little punishing! My official course time was 1:49:30, a full 30 seconds ahead