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
Sam Wright
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
Fashion event raises over £3,000 in memory of Sam Wright
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.
Derbyshire heroes nominated for St John Ambulance awards
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
CRY Great Cake Bake 2013
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
CRY Great Cake Bake 2013 – Dani West
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
Woodlands School Fun Day in memory of Sam Wright
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