Sam Wright

CRY Update Magazine 59

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.

CRY Fundraising Craft Fair in memory of Sam Wright

“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.

CRY Update Magazine 62

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

CRY Update Magazine 60

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.  

CRY Update Magazine 61

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

CRY Durham Riverside Walk 2012

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

Frocks & Fundraising in memory of Sam Wright

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

St John Ambulance Everyday Heroes Awards

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

Lichfield Half Marathon in memory of Sam Wright and David Reid

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

London Marathon 2013

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