As Deputy Editor of the CRY Update it is my responsibility to put together this newsletter, and ambition that you find all the CRY news, events and fundraising in these pages to be of interest.
I always endeavour to ensure the information printed in this newsletter is accurate, but please do not hesitate to get in touch with me if you notice something amiss. CRY receives an incredible amount of support and I know occasionally an error will slip through, however any fundraising corrections will be clearly demarcated at the beginning of the subsequent issue’s fundraising section.
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Submission guidelines: We include activities in the “Our Fundraisers” section that raise £100 or more.
Entries appear in the “Our Fundraisers” section according to when CRY sends official receipt of monies raised.
If you can supply a writeup or photos for any fundraising activities you have taken part in, please email tom@c-r-y.org.uk
Images of CRY Patrons and Members of Parliament throughout have been highlighted in red.
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For more details regarding the events shown on the cover, please turn to the corresponding page references below. Images are listed clockwise from top left:
1. Christian Eriksen and Thomas Frank visit a CRY screening event held in memory of Robert Rowan. Page 5.
2. Tall Pines Seniors fundraised in memory of Jack Boulton. Page 13.
3. CRY runners taking part in the London Landmarks Half Marathon. Page 11.
4. Supporters fundraising for CRY in memory of Jack Thomas. Page 35.
5. Andy Jenkins taking part in a Total Warrior event in memory of Ben Russell. Page 33.
6. CRY’s screening team at an event held at the Manchester Institute of Health, in memory of Josh Merrick. Page 8.
7. Ann-Marie Key taking part in a ‘mince pie marathon’ to raise funds in memory of Andrew Key. Page 25.
8. Members of Team CRY at the London Landmarks Half Marathon. Page 11.
9. Supporters during The Sidmouth 4 Trigs Challenge in memory of Jonathan Hayman. Page 22.
10. Brough Golf Club fundraised in memory of Jamie Loncaster. Page 27. 11. William Rowland completed a 12-mile cycle in memory of his uncle, Gary Edwards. Page 19. 12. Sonia Jamieson and Leigh running the Manchester Marathon. Page 41. 13. Richard, Brian and Andy taking part in the Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge in memory of Elizabeth Bullingham. Page 14.
In May 2001, my son, Damien aged 28, went to bed and did not wake up. The post-mortem identified that he had suffered an “acute myocarditis” –losing your only child is devastating.
I became aware of CRY at this time but I did not take the opportunity to use any of their service.
Instead I buried myself in my job which was a world I could cope with and it provided me with some much needed continuity of my purpose in life.
Fast forward to when I approached my retirement in February 2016 I decided that I wanted to offer my time to CRY so that I could help to raise awareness of cardiac issues in the young.
After a visit to the CRY offices in Leatherhead, I have been involved in a number of activities representing CRY and meeting some really dedicated people who are trying to make a difference after the loss of a loved one.
Sadly, it is often not until the loss of a loved one
that we become aware of CRY – I would like to help change that by raising awareness so that we can help towards preventing cardiac issues.
By becoming an “official ” CRY Representative I do hope I can help achieve this objective.
The role of a CRY Representative is to be an advocate for CRY and to have input in the development of CRY’s aims and initiatives in their designated area. All of our Representatives are volunteers.
If you’d like to learn more about CRY’s team of Representatives and read some of their personal stories about why they support CRY and what they’ve done for the charity, visit www.c-r-y.org.uk/about-us/cry-representatives
Dr Steven Cox CRY Chief Executive
information. It’s vital that we ‘do our bit’ and support charitable organisations like CRY. There can be nothing worse than needlessly losing a young life. That’s why awareness campaigns like this are so important, working together with CRY to save young lives and invoke real change in communities across the UK.”
@Drstevenjcox drstevenjcoxThank you for everything that you continue to do to support CRY and raise awareness within your local communities. Included in this section are a number of media stories from January to April, as well as information about some of CRY’s events in this period.
“Due to the pressures of the pandemic, our partnership ended up looking a little different to the original plans,” Tony added, “but I am still very proud of everything my team and our listeners achieved during this time – and now I really want 2022 to be the year that Sunrise raises as much awareness as possible!”
During the pandemic, we had to cancel thousands of screening appointments, and whilst we’re delighted to be back out on the road with our screening teams, we are still working through a huge waiting list to ensure as many young people as possible have access to specialist cardiac screening.
To start Heart Month 2022, we were excited to announce that we have renewed our partnership with Sunrise Radio for another 12 months.
Our partnership with Sunrise Radio first started in January 2020, and since then they have used regular interviews, testimonials from CRY doctors and families, and on-air advertising to highlight CRY’s work and why it’s so important we do all we can to reduce the incidence of young sudden cardiac death.
In March 2021, presenter Anushka Arora even hosted a 36-hour broadcast marathon, raising valuable awareness and over £10,000. The marathon also included a special hour co-hosted by singer-song writer Arjun, one of CRY’s Ambassadors. Arjun has been supporting CRY in memory of his wife, Natasha, who tragically died from a sudden cardiac arrest in September 2018, aged just 30.
Tony Lit, Managing Director of Sunrise Radio and a CRY Ambassador, reiterated the following as we renewed our partnership: “The responsibility of running an iconic radio service like Sunrise Radio goes beyond selling commercials and programming entertaining airtime.
Sunrise is now in its 33rd year of broadcasting to the South Asian community and – particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic – has been relied upon as a source for important community messages, news and
Raising awareness of our efforts, the need to raise funds and encouraging people to sign up to our events has never been more important – and that’s why we’re so pleased to be working with Tony and the team at Sunrise Radio again on such a positive media collaboration.
As our partnership with Sunrise Radio continues, so do their interviews with members of the CRY team. Recently, this included one of our Research Fellows, Dr Raghav Bhatia. Dr Bhatia began by talking about how he first learned about CRY, before explaining more about his role with the charity and why our work is so important.
“We know that 80 percent of individuals who unfortunately succumb to sudden cardiac death have no symptoms of a prior heart defect,” Dr Bhatia said. “And we also know that in the United Kingdom, 12 young sudden cardiac deaths happen every week.
“So our ethos at CRY is that through proactive screening of young individuals, through spreading awareness in communities and families, we can detect serious cardiac disease in young individuals and prevent such tragedies from happening. Of course, once we identify a heart condition through our community screening programmes, we can often provide individuals with preventative advice, such as lifestyle advice, medications, and also refer them to secondary care services for more curative interventions or even surgery.”
CRY’s research programme is a fundamental part of our work, enabling us to transform our understanding of young sudden cardiac death and the conditions that cause it. It’s always important for us to raise further awareness on large platforms like this. You can listen to Dr Bhatia’s interview in full here: bit.ly/3AIxFqZ
The main fundraising event in this four-month period was the London Landmarks Half Marathon. As nearly 12,000 returned to London to take part, CRY was represented by a great team of 26 runners. It’s been fantastic to see fundraising events like this return closer to normal after the pandemic lockdowns, and for so many CRY supporters around the country to be getting involved. You can read more about the day and see photos of our runners on page 11.
After his sudden collapse at last year’s Euros, Christian Eriksen returned to play in the Premier League with Brentford FC – a club that’s had a strong connection to CRY for years. CRY Patron Andy Scott played and managed at Brentford, they hosted the final screening days of CRY’s 2009 testmyheart screening tour in memory of Tom Clabburn, and the club has also been supporting us in memory of the team’s former technical director Robert Rowan since he died suddenly in 2018.
At the end of April, Eriksen and the club’s manager Thomas Frank attended one of CRY’s screening events, held in memory of Robert at Gunnersbury Park Sports Hub.
“I think it’s very important,” Christian said on the screening day. “To get clear of something you can avoid, I think is a very healthy thing to do. It’s obviously something that, even in my case, something happened that you wouldn’t know was going to happen. So to get that cleared out of the way from a doctor’s perspective is only a positive thing.”
We are so grateful for everything Robert’s friends and family have done for CRY, as well as the support of Christian, Thomas, and everyone else at Brentford FC.
Social media is a vital part of how CRY interacts with supporters and, first and foremost, raises awareness of young sudden cardiac death and what can be done to tackle it – from preventative measures (screening) to bereavement support for those affected by a tragedy. In the CRY Online segment, we look back at the fourmonth period the Update covers and include a small selection of social media highlights, such as Facebook posts that reached an amazing amount of people, or supporters who tweeted memorable photos at us.
As more events around the country are picking up again after the earlier stages of the pandemic, there are more ways for us to raise funds and awareness again. But as always, social media is an essential part of how CRY raises awareness of young sudden cardiac death and our work to save young lives. With nearly 1.8 million impressions (the number of times a post appears on someone’s personal feed) across Facebook and Twitter alone in this fourthmonth period, our key messages and stories continue to reach a large audience.
One of our top Facebook posts from this period shared the story of longtime CRY supporters Irene and Bill Wickers. Following the sudden death of their son Neil when he was only 31 years old, Irene and Bill tirelessly supported CRY and raised a total of £125,000, which went towards funding 15 days of screening and buying a new ECG machine for our screening team. CRY simply would not be where it is today without supporters like Irene and Bill, so it is always fantastic to see efforts like these highlighted.
Another widely-shared Facebook post from this period came in Heart Month, telling the story of the Hunter family. Claire Reed died suddenly when she was only 22 years old, and her family, including Claire’s father Graham, continue to support CRY in her memory and campaign
for the government to fund screening sessions through the NHS.
Lastly, one of our popular posts from Instagram highlighted CRY’s support programme. We have now provided bereavement support to over 3,000 families. Social media is a good way for us to raise awareness of what we can offer to help bereaved families –from our bereavement support days, to clinical support through CRY’s expert pathology and cardiology.
To learn more about the support CRY can offer, you can go to c-r-y.org.uk/support
Interacting with us on social media is an easy way to keep up to date with any CRY information you might need. You will receive updates on upcoming events and screenings; and photos from fellow supporters. Every share of a post helps spread awareness about CRY a little further. So, if you’d like to follow along, here’s where you can find us:
Robert Rowan died suddenly in 2018, and his family have since been supporting CRY in his memory to raise awareness and fund screenings. Even more awareness was raised of the screening event held in his memory at Gunnersbury Park Sports Hub, with visits from Brentford FC’s Christian Eriksen and Thomas Frank, when news outlets such as Sky Sports covered the event as well.
Professional British cyclist Alice Barnes, who also races for team Canyon-SRAM, has been actively supporting CRY online. To help raise awareness and funds during Heart Month (in February), Alice held an auction on eBay, selling off some of her cycling gear that she didn’t need anymore. Thank you to Alice for coming up with this idea to support CRY, and for using her platform to raise further awareness about CRY’s work and our screening programme.
In January, we highlighted the return and increased activity of our screening programme in 2021. As so many screening events had to be cancelled during the various lockdowns during the pandemic, which significantly increased our waiting list, we have been pleased to get back on track with our events around the country. While we still have a long waiting list to keep working through, screening over 9,400 young people in 2021 is fantastic progress as we increase our level of screening after the height of the pandemic.
Between January and April 2022, CRY screened over 7,100
1,277 athletes were screened at sports screenings, including: England Cricket Physical Disability Squad, England Cricket Deaf Squad, England Cricket Learning Disability Squad, England Cricket Visually Impaired Squad, Leicestershire County Cricket Club, Leeds Rhinos RFL, London Broncos RFL, Coventry Rugby, Saracens Premiership Rugby U16s and U17s, Harlequins Premiership Rugby U16s and U17s, Bath Premiership Rugby U16s and U17s, Gloucester Premiership Rugby U16s and U17s, Worcester Warriors Premiership Rugby U16s and U17s, Wasps Premiership Rugby U16s and U17s, The Royal Ballet School, British Rowing U19s, London Irish Premiership Rugby U16s and U17s, British Bears Premiership Rugby U16s and U17s, Sale Sharks Premiership Rugby U16s and U17s, Northampton Saints Premiership Rugby U16s and U17s, Exeter Chiefs Premiership Rugby U16s and U17s, Yorkshire Carnegie Premiership Rugby U16s and U17s, Newcastle Falcons Premiership Rugby U16s and U17s, and World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE).
James Pilford (Gillingham), Kayleigh Griffiths (Newmarket), Josh Merrick (Manchester), Martyn Luckett (Devon), Daniel Blackman (Portsmouth), Aaron Dixon (Northwich), Chloe Waddell (Altrincham), Nathan Butler (Newcastle Under Lyme), Matthew Gore (Leicester), Alexander Jones (Conwy), Sara Pilkington (Leatherhead), Jamie Loncaster (Melton), Ben Forsyth (Prestonpans, Scremerston), and Robert Rowan (London).
508 young people were screened at events funded by the Tesco Bags of Help Centenary Grant, held at the Manchester Institute of Health and Performance, Ravens Wood School, and Old Swinford Hospital School.
The basic test is an electrocardiogram (ECG) which is a simple non-invasive and painless test that examines the electrical activity within the heart.
Small stickers are placed at strategic points on the chest, arms and legs. Flexible leads (called electrodes) that extend from the ECG machine are then attached to these stickers. The electrical rhythm of the heart is recorded and printed out. This part of the process only takes two to three minutes to perform. The ECG printout is then reviewed by a doctor in conjunction with a personal and family history questionnaire.
If a more detailed image is needed (about 5–10% of individuals), an echocardiogram can be taken – this is similar to the ultrasound scan that is used for a pregnant woman to check the health of her baby.
3,961 young people were screened at family screening events, held in memory of: Daniel Hughes (Leatherhead, Leicester and Derby), Dean Mason (Pembrokeshire), Rory Embling (Leatherhead), Matthew Hesmondhalgh (Garstang), Graeme Bell (Ponteland), Ben Daniels (Bromley), Adam Lewis (Crewe), Carli Lansley (Southend-on-Sea), Ben Hammond (Tenterden), Andrew Parr (Longridge), Jack Thomas (Blackwood), Kieran Joyce (Hereford), Andrew Oliver (Darlington), Owen Morris (Cardiff),
1,448 young people were screened at school screenings and other events held at Aylesbury Grammar School, Holywell Fitness Centre at Loughborough University and Sewell Group Craven Park (funded by The Daniel Wilkinson Foundation), Eton College, Edith Florence Spencer Memorial Trust funded at CRY office, CRY funded at CRY office, Reed’s School, Jay’s Aim – Helping Young Hearts, Bude Primary School, and Craig’s Heartstrong Foundation in Isle of Man.
Soundwaves echo against various parts of the heart and they are recorded on a screen. This provides a detailed picture of the heart’s structure and how well it is functioning. This takes about 30 minutes to perform.
The screening programme is under the aegis of Professor Sanjay Sharma.
By Professor Mary Sheppard
Professor Mary Sheppard, Consultant Cardiac Pathologist
Emelia Zullo, Laboratory Technician Khari Edwards, Laboratory Technician
We maintained our case numbers and referrals from throughout the UK. We reported 181 hearts and 101 spleens during this four-month period.
All of these cases were reported within 14 days of receiving the case so families get the cause of death within this time frame, which is a vital part of our service.
Our latest cohort of Forensic Pathology trainees Dr Amirul, Dr Ganesh and Dr Nasfati (left to right) have successfully completed their rotation in our department. We wish them all the best with their future careers.
on the successful completion of his PhD. Cardiac, Anatomy, Pathology and nerves.
We would also like to congratulate him for winning the Image of the Year 2022, which will be used to help promote this year’s Research Day on December 7.
• Professor Mary Sheppard was Invited by the Danish Cardiovascular Society – Copenhagen – PhD & Postdoc Awards.
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• Laboratory Technician Sona Sivanathan is the latest addition to our team. We wish her a warm welcome and look forward to training her over the coming months. To learn more about the research completed at the CRY CCP and Professor Mary Sheppard’s work, you can watch her presentation at the 2019 CRY Family Research Day on our YouTube channel here: bit.ly/2Dmg6RU
so. But it is unlikely it will stay so.
Emotions are invariably erratic. The response from some that are struggling desperately could be a complete physical collapse. Others endeavour to absorb the impact of the terrible tragedy mentally, concealing their true feelings. Though this apparently might seem successful in the short term, it can ultimately also drag them under immense physical pressure resulting in a breakdown.
Alison Cox MBE
CRY Founder
Alison Cox MBE founded the charity Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) in 1995. As an experienced counsellor, Alison developed a national bereavement support programme for families who have been affected by a young sudden cardiac death. Alison’s columns have been written based on her personal experience of talking to thousands of bereaved family members since she founded CRY.
When one of you has been able to come to terms with the tragedy of a young sudden cardiac death and the other (parent/partner/sibling/friend) has not – and it seems cannot – it can cause a heavy burden of anxiety creating a depression which becomes difficult to resolve.
If the person that is closest to you seems unable to cope with the massive weight of the loss of a young and apparently fit sibling, child, partner or friend, it is hard to know how to lift them out of their conviction that the future could never offer happiness again.
Whether it is from family or friend, if your bond is close you might automatically assume that the way the other feels will be emotionally similar to your own. And with many it will be
It is unlikely you will both come to terms with the shattering impact at the same time. Suffering such a totally unpredictable tragedy is life changing. It is most likely that although you can physically walk and talk naturally together, your mindsets will be in chaos for some time. Expressing your feelings is crucially important. Not casually but cautiously. When something is said, watch the response on the other’s face. Don’t block the tears if they need to come.
Never despair. Support can be found in the most extraordinary places and from the least expected.
I will never forget the devastated father whose wife had suddenly died falling on the kitchen floor in front of her 2-year-old child. One day she noticed her father was crying and she asked him if it was because mummy had died. When he confirmed it was so she told him not to worry because she would look after him.
CRY has a series of booklets which contain personal stories from bereaved mums, dads, siblings, partners and friends.
We have also developed two additional booklets, on the Christmas period and on anniversaries following a young sudden cardiac death. You can order any of these booklets for free or read them online at c-r-y.org.uk/support-resources
In 2011, Gemma Quew tragically died from an undiagnosed heart condition. At CRY’s 2018 Parliamentary Reception, Gemma’s daughter Caitlin, who was 10 years old at the time, recorded a message about the importance of sharing stories, feelings, and experiences. You can watch Caitlin’s speech by going to bit.ly/3o6nGEB
CRY can offer to families after the tragedy of a young sudden cardiac death, or after a young person has been diagnosed with a cardiac condition, you can go to c-r-y.org.uk/support, or contact CRY on 01737 363222, or cry@c-r-y.org.uk
For more information about the support
With close to 12,000 runners taking to the streets of London, the buzzing atmosphere along the route really made the day special. The enthusiastic CRY cheering team spurred on our CRY London Landmarks team with noisy whistles and cowbells! We saw some fantastic costumes and fancy dress including a few well-known buildings, a dinosaur, spiderman and much more.
CRY staff Cara MacMillan, Phil Houlton and Hannah Walker were there on the day along with our amazing volunteers Caroline and Peter Gard at the CRY cheer point. We were so glad that we were able to see so many CRY runners! Everyone seemed to enjoy the day despite the weather being on the cold side.
Amy Ling (in memory of Jack Atkinson) | Matthew Atkinson (in memory of Jack Atkinson)
| Zachary Williams (in memory of Aaron Dixon) | Isabella Cain (in memory of Darrin Hiscock) | Rob Cullum (in memory of Simon Cullum) | Leah Pearson (in memory of Lily Grace Webster) | Oliver Cribb (in memory of Evan Thomas) | Annie Williams (in memory of Aaron Dixon) | Bradlee McQueen (in memory of Evan Thomas) | Melanie Webster (in memory of Lily Grace Webster) | Erin Price (in memory of Evan Thomas) | Beth Williams (in memory of Aaron Dixon) | Louise Sutherland (in memory of Matthew Sutherland) | Oliver Gook (in memory of Evan Thomas) | Jane Peasron (in memory of Lily Grace Webster) | Emma Britton | Lucinda Rix | James Hughes | Charlotte Broadhurst | Jane Thomas (in memory of Evan Thomas) | Louie Evans (in memory of Joshua Downie) | Stephen Jenkins | Laura Hooper | Jayne Ledbetter (in memory of Farley Daniel Kidner) | Christine Johnston (in memory of Kieran Joyce) | Ewen Callum
Entries appear in the following section according to when CRY sends written receipt for funds raised. The following fundraising was receipted from January to April 2022.
Unfortunately, due to the size of the Update, with so many fundraisers to acknowledge and there being some overlap with memorial fund names, there can occasionally be mistakes. We always strive to enforce new methods to eradicate such administrative errors,
The staff at Oaklands Primary School donated £130 in lieu of Christmas cards.
• Rachelle Saunders donated £100.
• Wendy Lee sent in £250 donated by The Selsey Fireworks Committee.
Robin Beck raised £491 completing the Brighton Marathon.
Steven Sinclair sent in £129 raised from Christmas Services in Milestone Church.
Christopher Evans donated £100.
but we apologise if you have ever been affected in some way by this.
If you see a mistake in the Update or you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at tom@c-r-y.org.uk
Matt Bennett completed the London Marathon and raised £1,812.
Team Tobes (Alice, Cora, Ros, Quincy, Alannah, Jim, Helena, Charlotte, Gerry and Amy) raised £4,707.61 from taking part in the Hackney Half Marathon.
Krishna Bhatt sent in £3,300 raised by friends and family through taking part in a charity walk.
Sally Griffin did ‘dry January’ and raised £122.
• Hazel Blackman sent in £390 raised from a cake sale at Morris Crocker.
• Liz Beavan donated £100.
• Hazel Blackman sent in £170.86 raised from a charity box collection at a screening day.
• Mary Blackwell donated £300.
• Nina Jaynes donated £100.
• Mary Blackwell sent in £1,200 from Team xiii cycling.
• Susan McKeown raised £2,400 through a memorial concert.
• Hunter and Susan Blair donated £270.
• Stephen Dobbin sent in £300 in donations collected from a charity tin in his shop.
Mr Bryant sent in £135 representing donations received in lieu of floral tributes in memory of his sister, Lesley.
Robert Booth sent in £150 raised by Invest NI from a Premiership Score Predictor League.
• Marcus Lynes sent in £2,000 in donations representing shift allowances and expenses.
• June Boulton raised £100 from the sale of knitted items.
• Tall Pines Seniors raised £2,815:
“Steve Robbins, the captain of the Seniors at Tall Pines nominated CRY as his chosen charity. He began his captaincy year in 2020 and this was extended to 2021 because of COVID-19. An amount of £660 started the ball rolling, this had been raised by Steve during 2020 however Steve was yet to have his charity event which was rescheduled for 11th August 2021 due to the restrictions. He was very much looking forward to this and had invited Dave and June to play as his guests.
“Sadly, Steve passed away suddenly in June 2021. Ray and the Seniors went on to hold the event in Steve’s memory and it was a very poignant day with Wendy and Paul, Steve’s wife and son, attending. The Seniors did Steve proud and the emotion on the day was evidence of how much he is missed. In total £2,383 was raised at the charity day which included £890 in the auction. The Seniors didn’t stop there and continued to raise money through to the end of his captaincy year. This grew to a wonderful total of £2,815. The cheque was presented to Dave and June by Wendy at the AGM on 21st February. In total the amount raised was £3,475.
“Jack and Paul had been good friends and this had been Steve’s main reason for choosing CRY. We as families spent many an hour watching our sons play football and cricket and it is a tribute to both Jack and Steve that Tall Pines Seniors have been so generous in giving their time, energy and donations.”
Lisa Canavan raised £1,854 from taking part in the London to Brighton Cycle.
Mark Banham sent in £396 donated from the Arena Slotstox Club.
Richard Whitcombe donated £100.
Tim Braybrooke sent in £325.24 representing donations received in lieu of floral tributes in memory of his mother.
Stephen Hardacre donated £220.
• Louise Hammond donated £450 from a car sale.
• Norman Cantello donated £350.
Bill and Hillary Durrant sent in a total of £175 in donations, including: £75 raised from the sale of preserves; and £100 from donations in memory of the 11th anniversary of Jenny’s death.
Richard, Brian and Andy completed the Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge and raised £930:
• Philip Broad donated £100.
• Sophie Newton completed an Ironman event and raised £7,004.95.
• Surbiton Hockey Club donated £1,000 from the Tony Smith Colt Tournament.
Pauline Brown donated £100.
Megan Quin donated £220 from a face painting day.
“On the weekend of 26 June 2021, ‘team Lizzie’ took on the first half of the Cotswold Way challenge, a 53km walk through the magical Cotswolds providing a stunning setting for a testing challenge - with some of the best views in England on route and tough hills in between! It’s was an early Saturday morning start for the team of 3 (Brian, Richard and Andy) along with 1,500 other likeminded adventurers some who set out to complete 100km of footpaths and trails continuously! Most walking but many jogging and running.
“Being new comers to endurance events, and certainly not seasoned hikers we were all up for a memorial walk and celebration in memory of our beautiful sister Lizzie Bullingham (39), who unfortunately passed away on October 13th 2020 from what we now know was sudden arrhythmic death syndrome.
“The shock of losing a ‘fit and healthy’ loved one and younger sibling and the overwhelming moments and waves of grief that hit you over the days and months following led us to want to find positive energy and raise awareness into the cause for others to hopefully benefit from a wider knowledge of SADS.
“The event started at the Royal agriculture college in Cirencester and our route would take eventually 53km later to Wotton Under edge. With solo training walks through the winter and spring around the Forest of Dean and the Stroud valley’s for Brian, Andy and Richard walking the Derbyshire Dales we had hopefully enough
‘miles’ in the legs to carry us through to the finish.
“Early start rising at 5:15am, we set off to a wet Cirencester for our allotted start time of 7:40am, as COVID restrictions are still with us all protocols were in place for staggered starts to limit numbers through the day.
“Our early pace was good 6km an hour and although carrying a few training injuries and previous football injuries in Andy’s case we were feeling good. We were also caught at the first rest stop 12km by Richards’s longtime friend and Ultra challenge veteran Dan Brooks who was completing the continuous 100km (Dan eventually finishing in 21.5hrs).
“We pushed on to our halfway point at Painswick still feeling good and as we cheered for the 1st quarter finishers which included one young lady of 5 years old who completed 24km!
“Within the next hour we would be joined on the walk for a few km by family walking down through the vineyards at Stroud before continuing to the last rest stop at Coaley peak view point. The weather by now had cleared and so had the horizon, with views of the Malvern’s, the black mountains of Wales and the Severn Vale that was all the inspiration we need to continue the last 15km to the finish.
“As we dropped into Dursley 9.5 hours into the walk we were again joined by family for support and cheered on by our parents Bob and Pat and Lizzies husband Jamie and daughter Maisie.
“One last push and a further 1,000 feet of climbing and we were at North Nibley and Tyndale Monument with more stunning views of both Severn Bridges, Bristol, and
the South West. The finish line for us was insight and as we walked in the evening sun towards the finish the emotion and pride was bursting. With some last words looking at the blue sky to our wonderful and beautiful, bubbly sister Lizzie through the generosity of friends family and colleagues we had raised for CRY to date over the platforms of Facebook and Just giving approximately £2,500 (not including gift aid).” Richard Cutts.
John Simpson donated £150.
• Caroline Lowe donated £110 representing donations received in lieu of floral tributes in memory of her mother:
“Caroline Lowe lost her dear mum last month [January] and at the funeral she kindly asked for donations to Nathan’s memorial fund.” Angela Butler.
• Michael Brown donated £350 raised through various events and fundays at work.
• Lisa Burton donated £100.
Ian Cadman donated £100.
• Alice Weaton, Madelaine Wain, Pauline English and Janet Biddle donated £360.
• Aiden Kavanaugh raised £2,025.20 when competing in the Brighton Marathon.
• Clare Northcott donated £520.
• Liv Reed raised £1,158.59 when competing in the Hackney Half Marathon.
Arnold Clark Automobiles Ltd sent in £1,000 raised from a memorial football match.
• Ashley Yates donated £100.
• Liam Liskus donated £250.
• Ben and Gina Turnball donated £200.
• Paul Elmes donated £100.
William George Cannon donated £100.
Gina Goddard sent in £600 representing donations received in lieu of floral tributes in memory of her father, Edwin. InMemoryof
Charlotte Cave donated £170.
Tilney Smith & Williamson sent in a Christmas donation of £2,000.
Helen Scarr raised £355.67 completing the Thames Bridge Trek.
Alice Yates raised £593 when competing in the Robin Hood Half Marathon.
Andrew Cross and nine friends battled it out around 11 laps of the Goodwood race circuit and raised £1,757.40.
Mary Tomsett raised £246 from the sale of Christmas decorations.
Ann Marie Connor donated £100.
• Nicola Tait raised £200 through Laura and Nathan Harris’ Wedding.
• Lucy Parker completed RideLondon 2016 and raised £250.
Kirsty Marchant raised £513.62 by hosting ‘Halloweek’ (A week of horror themed live streams) on Twitch.
Jackie and Alan Cousins raised £101.70 through Christmas fundraising initiatives, and sent in a further £283.21.
Jean and Carol donated £100.
• Alan Cowe donated £500.
• Ross Cowe donated £100.
• Nikki donated £200.
• Balerno High School donated £300.10.
• Calnex Solutions sent in £300 for the chosen charity of Doug Butler as part of their giving scheme.
• Craig Heron donated £100.
Mary Knights sent in £225 representing donations received in lieu of floral tributes in memory of her partner.
Izzy Phillips raised £1,475 from taking part in the Great North Run.
Stephen Wedge sent in £160 representing donations received in lieu of floral tributes in memory of his mother, Pamela.
David Bevan sent in £165 donated by friends and family.
Gemma Samworth took part in ‘A$AP Gem’s Boxing Fight’ in memory of Matthew and raised £975.
• Dan Charlton raised £430 from taking part in the Great North Run.
• Sarah and Vicky held a cake sale and raised £474.35.
• Luke and Hannah donated £200.
• Chimp Management donated £200.
Dom Cridland sent in £520 representing donations received in lieu of floral tributes for his father.
Tracy Cullen donated £100.
The Reverend Brian Cunningham donated £100.
• Emma Baker raised £1,428 in the sixth year of Why Not Run, a charity fun run for all ages and abilities.
• Carol Randall raised £323.1 in the sixth year of Why Not Run.
• The members of Harvel Hash House Harriers donated £400.
Friends and colleagues at Harman Technology Ltd raised £425.
Lee Davies completed the Virtual London Marathon and raised £2,275.40.
• Michael Brady donated his salary of £1,250, which was earned for administering the vaccine during the pandemic.
• Allison Beal donated £2,000.
Patricia Dean donated £100.
Brendan O’Doherty took part in a football match and raised £1,933.03.
A J G Service donated £2,000.00.
• Deboray Dixon sent in £100 on behalf of Aaron’s grandparents.
• Cheshire West & Chester Council donated £850.
• Cheshire West & Chester Council donated £250.
• Neil Fisher donated £100.
• Claire Dyson donated £100.
• Gary Dixon sent in £416.97 raised by The New Era Community Boxing Club.
• Deborah Dixon sent in £610 raised from a screening weekend at Barnton Primary School.
Jan Doig raised £605 from taking part in the Thames Bridge Trek.
• Keith Burlace donated £100.
• Julie Donnelly sent in £250 raised through the 8th Adam Donnelly Ball.
Members of Birkenhead Park CC and the cricketing community raised £7,181.45 by individually completing 153k, walking or running, throughout July, in honour of Josh’s highest score of 153.
Team 1000 Hearts For Harry took part in the London Marathon and raised £1,135.
Jemma Perks sent in £220 representing donations received in lieu of floral tributes in memory of her partner.
Frankie Dunn organised a quiz afternoon and raised £1,006.21.
• Cooper Associates Group donated £5,000.
• “William Rowland cycled 12 miles with his dad in memory of his uncle, Gary. He cycled around the Taunton area. William is just 8 years old and he goes to St George’s
The Charlesworth family from Ackworth donated £100.
Olivia Bolton raised £2,013.18 on her GoFundMe page.
• Stuart Carnegie completed the Dramathon 10k and raised £325.
• Stuart Carnegie completed the Dramathon 10k 2021 and raised £630.
• Julian Craxton raised £200 through the Radlett Junior Squash Tournament.
• Donna Faulkner sent in £100 on behalf of Harry’s grandparents.
• The Old Berkhamstedians held a talent show and raised £915.21.
• Julian Craxton sent in £300 raised by Radlett Squash Club during their junior squash tournaments on 6th February and 13th March 2022.
• Joshua Jacobs sent in £360 in respect of the Robbin Dough Pizza van at the Blackheath quiz night.
• Marie Fitzgerald sent in £2,500.
John Fitzherbert-Brockholes donated £704.76.
• Margaret Strang donated £150.
• Calum Johnston donated £640.
• Groundwork UK sent in £250 donated by Avison Young.
• Alexandra Fotheringham forwarded £1,000 raised through ‘Made in Ullapool, Deanta An Ulapul’.
• 161 (Ullapool) D/F Air Training Corps raised £925 from their annual ‘Great Wilderness Challenge’.
Roslyn Gammon donated £100.
Jackie German donated £303 raised at her brother’s shop.
Janice Gibbs sent in £340 representing donations received in lieu of floral tributes, in memory of her husband.
Julie Moulds held Suffolk Running Centre - Born to Run in Memory of Andy which raised £1,729.70.
Rosemary Goodman raised £1,500 through coffee mornings, cake stalls, homemade marmalade and handmade cards.
Linda Goodwin forwarded donations raised as follows: £361.30 from a coffee morning and raffle; a £100 donation from Mark Aggleton; a £30 donation from Mike Aggleton; £486 from Gill Howell, Knit and Stitich Group; and £106.74 from car boot sales.
Katie MacDonald sent in £405 from a bake sale.
• Joy Gower donated £276.72 raised from the sale and royalties of her book.
• John Edwards donated £100 in appreciation of Joy Gower’s book.
• Alextra Accountants (Staffordshire) Ltd donated £500.
• Rob Fadden donated £100.
Martina Greenhalgh sent in £485.10 representing donations received in lieu of floral tributes in memory of her husband.
John Gregory donated £2,897.04.
Carly Griffiths donated £115.
Anne Signol raised £200 from the sale of a football trials book.
Mary Morgan donated £100.
• Claire Moulton completed the Potters Half Marathon and raised £802.05.
• Anne Barber raised £250 from her craft stall sales.
Mrs J Harber sent in £205 representing donations received in lieu of floral tributes in memory of her husband.
Mark Tierney, Tony Greenhalgh, Stuart Brockless and Paul Street walked 28 miles, from Middleton CC to Clitheroe CC, and raised £2,380.
Jackie Crinnion sent in £300 representing donations received in lieu of floral tributes in memory of her son.
• Martin Harrison took part in the Great North Run and raised £110.
• Christine Iveson took part in the Great North Run and raised £1,305.
Heather Andrews completed the Brighton Half Marathon and raised £920.
Saffron Walden County High School raised £728.82 from a charity football match held by Eddie Haxton.
Marion Hayman sent in £2,302 raised through holding The Sidmouth 4 Trigs Challenge:
“With winds gusting at 48mph and driving rain, the weather certainly played its part in making the 20th anniversary of the Four Trigs Challenge a memorable day.
“125 runners set off in the wild, blustery conditions. This ‘low-key’ off-road running event covers a distance of approximately 28km with an obscene amount of climb involved. Underfoot is mixed terrain, mainly dirt trails, but with some grass and gravel, not to mention steps, tree roots and some drainage gutters on the route, as well as some steep sections of climb and fast descents.
“This year we had additional water coming off the fields creating rivers to run down, especially coming into Sidbury, but it did clean the runners’ trainers off!
“The aim is to visit each of the four Triangulation Pillars around the Sid Valley with runners choosing their own routes, but they must visit each Trig Point in order (High Peak was first this year) taking in the 5 checkpoints to help taper the route.
“Congratulations must go to the first man home, Samuel Kelly (Number 71) of Exmouth Harriers, who completed the course in 2 hours 15 minutes and to the first lady home, Jo Meek of Tavistock Athletics Club, who went
round in 2 hours 40.
“Local club, Sidmouth Running Club, came out in force, though the Mighty Green shirts were well hidden under waterproofs! Out of a field of 125 finishers, 42 were Mighty Greens, with 31 completing all 4 Trigs and 11 ran 3 Trigs.
“Antony Hall was the first SRC runner over the line, 9th overall in 2:46:03, with fellow Mighty Green, David Knapman, hot on his heels, 10th overall in 2:46:41. An astounding result, showing grit, determination and good balancing skills in those conditions.
“The 4 Trigs has only been cancelled twice: once due to Storm Ciara in 2020 and secondly, due to the pandemic in 2021. This year was third time lucky, in an attempt to celebrate the 20th anniversary.
“A special thank you must go to all the marshals braving the elements in such blustery conditions, providing so much support to the runners. A special mention and thank you must go to the sponsors of the event, Ian Winchester and Sons, and Kings Garden and Leisure – the bananas on route, and the special 20th anniversary celebratory mugs at the end were most appreciated.
“The Four Trigs Challenge managed to raise £2,302 for CRY, which brings the total over the last 8 years to £11,562.” Marion Hayman.
• Nathan’s Wastesavers donated £154.80.
• Jennifer Wilding donated £300 in memory of Ken Wilding.
• Paula Hesmondhalgh forwarded donations totalling £1,653.61, including: £366.50 from Garstang Psychic Club; £91.50 from Garstang Arts and Crafts Fair; £180.20 from Shades of Autumn Pop-Up Shop; £712.80 from a Christmas pop-up shop and toy fair; £249.81 from a screening collection; and £52.80 from Paul Gill, in memory of Margaret Gill.
• Paula Hesmondhalgh sent in donations totalling £1,797.18, including: £284.86 from collection tubs at Bilsborrow Post Office; £147.34 from collection tubs at ‘Owd Nells; £40.30 from a collection tub at Garstang Timber; £25 from Churchtown in bloom team; £205.38 in donations from screening day; £245.30 from a pop-up shop; £549 raised through fundraising, sales and donations; £100 donated by Terry Mansfield and John Cookson; and £200 from Mark and Marion’s Christmas card sales.
• Ruth Forshaw & Associates raised £2,906.50 raised through the sale of a Highland Cows Calendar.
• Yvonne Carter sent in £254.61 representing donations received in lieu of floral tributes in memory of her husband.
• Sarah Nelson donated £150.
• Nathan’s Wastesavers donated £142.65 raised through the sale of rag bags.
Tony Hillier donated £430, including: £330 in lieu of Christmas gifts; and £100 raised through a Christmas sleigh ride.
Geminor UK donated a Christmas gift of £500:
“Every year Geminor UK pledge a donation to a charity of their choice instead of gifting their customers. This year we chose CRY.
“Last year I lost my brother-in-law Martin to an undiagnosed heart condition. Something we were told he was born with, but never showed any signs or had symptoms of anything troubling him.
“Martin was 34, fit and healthy and married to my sister, Kayleigh. They were expecting their first child after 10 years of trying for a baby, when Martin suddenly became ill one Friday morning… we couldn’t get him back.
“Had Martin had a heart screening when he was younger, we know that this could have been prevented. Our donation is in memory of Martin Hodgson, 34, Cheshire and to help the future generation.” Gina Harrison?
Kenswick to Barrow Walk Committee raised £335.
Jane Turner donated £100.
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Andrew Butler completed the Great North Run and raised £817.
Jane Howard sent in £1,400 raised by a collection in Tesco and by Sue and Angie.
• Samuel Reevey ran 500 miles with a group of friends over the course of a year and raised £2,063.78.
• Jake Saller and friends ran 500 miles throughout 2021 and raised £1,750.
• James Benson-King raised £730.34 doing his Tour de Dorset.
• Unite - Rolls-Royce Nuclear Power Branch donated £3,334.
• David Hughes donated £1,000.
• Jonathan Bunkall donated £100.
• Rolls-Royce Unite donated £500.
• Martin Isaac sent in £103 raised from the auction of rugby books.
• David Hughes sent in £4,730.
• David Hughes sent in £435 raised by Ravensmead Primary School.
• David Hughes donated £1,320.
Victoria completed the Great North Run and raised £245.
Samantha Elliot raised £170.67 in the 4th Hux Crux challenge, a 24-hour game marathon.
Stuart Ibbs raised £2,017.83 by taking part in ‘Stepping up for Steve’.
Cathy Ibrahimi sent in £11,000 from fundraising over the last two years.
Drumhillery Primary School raised £570 from Christmas collections.
Josie Bailess raised £1,184.59 when competing in the Colchester Stampede Half Marathon.
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The club members of The Rotary Club of Peterborough Ortons donated £300.
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Margaret Bailey donated £200.
Kerrin Jones donated £195.
Michael Wagstaff donated £250.
• Brendan Treanor forwarded £1,000 raised at the Hereford Boxing Academy Dinner Show.
• Andrea Joyce sent in £150 from Westfield Football Club.
Annette Keeler and Peter Garrigan donated £125. InMemoryof
Rowena Keen donated £100.
£1,130.
• Laura Bond and friends, family, colleagues of Andrew raised £295 in their event Longridge 20/20, 20 miles and 20 pubs.
• Ann-Marie Key sent in £2,906.50 raised by the local community from the sales of a charity calendar:
“During lockdown, the highland cow and her calf, featured in the calendar, became very popular with walkers/people calling by their field to see them and so many people were posting photos on Facebook that the owner of the cows, Ruth Forshaw, along with Nickie Crosbie of Tap and Vent Micro Pub, came up with the idea of a calendar to raise money for CRY in memory of Andrew Key and Matthew Hesmondhalgh.
“They ran a competition to find the best photos of the cows for featuring in the calendar. Both the competition and the sale of the calendars proved to be extremely popular, and many local businesses and families also very generously sponsored the calendars. The fantastic total proceeds of £5,813 were then split between Andrew’s Memorial Fund and Matthew’s Memorial Fund, each share being a magnificent £2,906.50.” Ann-Marie Key.
• Ann-Marie Key raised £1,720 through the mince pie marathon:
Anthony Parsons donated £100.
• Greg Key donated £125 in lieu of wedding anniversary gifts.
• Greg Key sent in £100 raised by the Chipping Over 50’s Keep Fit Group.
• Mark Ross held a day of football in memory of Andrew and raised £509.68.
• John Turner Construction Group raised £550 from their Christmas raffle.
• Carol Squires donated £100.
• Luke Platt took part in the Great North Run and raised
“4 weeks – 3,500 mince pies baked – over 500 boxes sold – £1,720 raised for CRY.
“As I have always baked mince pies at Christmas time for family and friends, this year I decided I would bake and sell them to raise funds for CRY in memory of our son Andrew Key, who loved a mince pie or two.
“What started off as a small venture quickly turned into a marathon as it just snowballed as more and more people asked to buy them.
I originally thought I would maybe sell about 50 boxes but just the first order that came from my old work colleagues was for 62 boxes and that was the beginning of the huge task. Along with my husband Greg, who has only ever eaten my mince pies rather than made them, we gradually worked
out a system to work to. From late November up until the weekend before Christmas almost every day was spent either shopping for yet more ingredients, assembling flat packed boxes, preparing pastry and Viennese mixture or actually putting together, baking and boxing the mince pies and delivering them. Our kitchen was turned into a factory and thankfully the oven coped! Plenty of mince pies for us too, as any mis-shapes or rejects ended up being eaten by us and our visitors, or in our freezer.
“It was extremely hard work and we were absolutely shattered by the end of it, but it was for such a worthwhile cause and to be completely truthful, it gave us something to focus on in the run up to what we knew was going to be such a difficult time for us, our first Christmas without Andrew. As all around us life and Christmas preparations were normal and merry, ours just wasn’t and so being so busy occupied our minds and our time for those few weeks.
“We would like to thank everybody who supported us by buying the mince pies. Thanks especially to Lucy at Berry Lane Medical Centre, Gabi at RPH Maternity Unit, Jack and Caroline at Longridge High School and Kath at RPH x-ray dept, who organised ordering from their workplaces, money collection and distribution of completed orders. Thanks also to Nickie and Duncan at Tap & Vent for the use of their forecourt for our stall at the Christmas late night shopping event.
“We are pleased to say we raised an amazing £1,720.” Ann-Marie Key.
G-Research sent in donations totalling £19,484, raised as follows: during their Make a Difference Month; Miles for Money; MADM Raffle; Hot Ones challenge; give while you eat challenge; bake sale; and MADM Quiz. The company trebled the amount raised for CRY.
Andrew King sent in £160 from Paul Moss. InMemoryof
Mya King raised £4,185.
Mrs C Robinson sent in £330 representing donations received in lieu of floral tributes in memory of her grandson.
Jonathan Krish donated £300.
Parvin Kukar donated £250.
Juliet Lamin donated £175.
• Ruth Cain sent in £520 donated by the following: £450 from David Thorpe; £50 from Sue Oats; £10 from Pamela Firth; and £10 from Janet and Ken James.
• Barry Chaplin donated £300.
• Paul Bridgman donated £100.
• Adam Wright donated £140.
Karl Lansley donated a total of £12,400, including £5,000 raised to hold a screening day in October.
Will Tygrys completed a London Triathalon and raised £115.
Hollie Hesmer donated £500.
The staff from Painsley Catholic College took part in the JCB mud run and raised £1,145.
• Alex Burns donated £125.
• Neil Evans donated £150.
• John and Rena Downing donated £200.
• Julie Foster donated £100.
• Lauren Morford completed the Great North Run and raised £100.
• Brough Golf Club raised £4,432.50:
“The Loncaster family would like to thank the 20212022 Captain and Lady Captain of Brough Golf Club, East Yorkshire for supporting and fundraising for CRY, specifically Jamie Loncaster’s Memorial Fund held at CRY.
“Many years ago in 2005/2006, Jamie attended Building Bricks Pre-School Nursery for two days per week in the year before he started at Swanland Primary School. At that time the business was owned and run by Jean Lawrence and she was deeply saddened when she heard about Jamie’s sudden death in March 2015.
“Jean has been a member at Brough Golf Club for many years and in 2021 she was elected as the Lady Captain for the forthcoming year. Jean very quickly made contact with Graham and Jenny Loncaster to ask if she could nominate CRY and Jamie’s Fund as her chosen charity for her captaincy year. Even though Jamie died almost a decade after attending Building Bricks, Jean continues to remember him fondly, especially his enthusiasm – for everything!
“In spite of COVID-19 limiting the extent of fundraising possible during the year, the members, visitors and friends of Brough Golf Club raised an amazing £4,432.50 for Jamie’s memorial fund at CRY. A cheque payable to
CRY was presented to Jamie’s parents in February 2022 and a few photographs were taken at the event for sharing on social media pages.
“Brough Golf Club hopes to continue raising awareness of CRY amongst their members and visitors to ensure that as many young people as possible have the opportunity to have their hearts screened.”
Louise White and friends took part in walking the Essex Way and raised £120.
• Laurent Vander donated £100.
• Michele Lurusso donated £100.
• Stefano Pellizzari donated £100.
• Lisa Heard took part in the Great North Run and raised £911.
• Jen Moore sent in £100 raised from a quiz.
Katherine Luke raised £300 from hosting a football cards game.
Janet Mabe sent in £111.50 representing donations received in lieu of floral tributes in memory of her husband, Derek.
Ryder Architecture donated £10,000 from Football Fightback.
Springfit Gymnastics and Trampoline Club donated £259 raised from their Valentine’s Day fundraising.
• Sandra Lewin donated £100.
• Pat Winston donated £100.
• Sandra and Jeff Markham raised £105 from a football sweep and a donation from Diamond Paving.
• Jeff Markham sent in £850 raised by Northwood 41 Club through their Santa Sledge Collection.
Gill Weston sent in £5,000.
Carolyn Dinan sent in £365 representing donations received in lieu of floral tributes in memory of her mother, Dorothy.
Marsh & Son Funeral Homes sent in £103.36 representing donations received in lieu of floral tributes.
Angela Payton donated £100 in lieu of sending Christmas cards.
Alan Mayger donated £100.
Harley Cole completed the Thames Meander Marathon and raised £680.38.
Mick McCann did Lejog 2020-21 and raised £1,080.
• Tom Machell donated £282 following the Ticker Performance.
• Tom Machell donated £217 raised through ticket sales for a comedy night.
• Michael Carling took part in the Great North Run and raised £1,385.09.
Jennifer Bottom donated £818.
Caroline Webb raised £1,827.79 when completing various fitness challenges throughout July.
Angela Bottomley sent in £250 in donations from friends and family.
Sally Moodey donated £100.
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Staff of Hornsea School entered into The Hornsea Third Marathon and raised £996.41.
Sue Ainsworth did a ‘Boxing Day dip’ and raised £535.
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Tracey Spence sent in £250 raised through a cake sale.
Dancers at Sneyd Green Community Centre raised £100.
Abigail Brown donated £255 in memory of her father, Keverne Crook.
Liam Moth completed the Manchester Marathon and raised £854.78.
Alastair Cruckshank donated £2,000.
Mikey O’Connell sent in £114 representing donations received in lieu of floral tributes in memory of his wife, Jodie.
• Judith Oliver forwarded £132 donated by family and friends.
• Judith Oliver sent in £336 raised from a craft stall and tombola held at Elm Ridge Church.
Claire Wright raised £200 through the Jim Jam event.
Catherine Nee donated £200 in lieu of Christmas cards.
Derek and Pat Northedge donated £200.
Gallagher donated £1,000.
• John Short raised £771 raised through a clothes sale.
• Judith Oliver sent in £173 in donations collected at a screening day.
• Susan Hogg donated £100.
• Trish Brown donated £100.
Tina Cerutti donated £100.
Patricia Toft donated £110.
• Andrea Hough sent in £402 from the gym Andrew was a member of, raised at their Christmas market.
• Mark Sewell raised £100 from running the Manchester Marathon.
Emma O’Neil sent in £1,000 raised by the Leigh on Sea Striders’ 10K.
• The Hanlon Stevenson Foundation donated £500.
• Liberton Primary School donated £150.
Cardano Risk Management sent in £2,500 as a five years service donation from Aoife Commane.
• Chloe Pickford donated £100.
• Gaye Pickford sent in £1,299 from fundraising, a shirt auction and donations.
• Kim, Pamela, Graham, Neera and Caitlin donated £125.
• Tony B donated £200.
• Stephen Pomfret donated £350.
• Stephen Pomfret sent in £747.75 on behalf of Ally Candle Studio Ltd.
• Haileybury College raised £1,506.37.
• Stephen and Nadia Pomfret donated £250 in memory of Alessandro’s 21st birthday.
• Roger and Lesley Pope forwarded a donation of £240 raised by David and Leisa at The Thatched Inn.
• Kate Goacher donated £100.
Diane Tolley sent in £500 raised by The Horn And Trumpet Pub who held a Christmas fair.
Amanda Toner raised £165.57 hosting a fundraising event with entertainment and games to commemorate what would have been Marc’s 40th birthday.
Janette Tatterton sent in £110 representing donations received in lieu of floral tributes for Maureen Leach.
Max Loyd donated £455 on behalf of Kaisen Five.
Robin Hambly raised £160 from taking part in the Great Bristol Half Marathon.
Clare Reddan had a memorial page for John Reddan and raised £2,137.
Graham Hunter and family donated £100.
“He ran in memory of Tom Reid, who passed away suddenly on 28 September 2009 and more specifically with Tom’s brother Alex Reid in mind, who passed away on 29 June 2021. The amount raised will add to the £45,000 the Reids have already raised for CRY enabling them to hold further heart screenings in memory of their son.”
• Matt Moroney donated £150 from a dry January challenge.
• David and Jilly Hancock donated £100.
• Marsha Raynes donated £155.
• Philip Makepeace raised £275 from various sporting predictions leagues.
• Jonny Cooper sent in £150 from the Asda Foundation
Leeds Half Marathon 2021: “Jonny Cooper raised £835 in his fifth half marathon for CRY, held on Sunday 8 May 2022. Jonny completed the challenge in an amazing 1 hour 49 minutes!
Sonia Passingham sent in £200 raised by St Wilfrid’s Church ‘lent lunches’.
Daniel Adams completed Deloitte Ride Across Britain and raised £5,021.10.
Susan Niner donated £100.
Ellen Ridley raised £393.08 when hosting a fun day.
• Mr and Mrs Atkins donated £100.
• Donald Sutherland sent in £250
donated by the Brethren of Lodge Clyne.
• Rachel Allan donated £100.
Christine Rushton sent in £450 representing donations received in lieu of floral tributes in memory of her husband.
• Rebekah Parkin donated £150.
• Daniel Caine took part in the Leeds Half Marathon and raised £857.
• Andy Jenkins took part in a Total Warrior event and raised £1,070.08:
“On 11 July 2021, three months after Ben passed away, Andy Jenkins took part in Total Warrior (12km/25 obstacles) in memory of his best friend, Ben. He had never done anything like this before, so it was a totally new experience for him. He did an absolutely fabulous job and completed the course in 1:48:11 raising a massive £1,070 for CRY!
“On behalf of Ben’s friends and family, Andy, we want to wish you massive well done and thank you for the great effort and all the fundraising you have done for CRY.” Bekki Parkin.
Stephen Russell took part in the Great North Run and raised £800.
Abigail Arnott took part in the Great North Run and raised £625.
Stevie Farrow donated £510.
The kitchen and lunchtime staff at Dove Bank Primary School donated £100 in lieu of a secret Santa and sending Christmas cards.
Christopher McCormick raised £1,125 when competing in the Robin Hood Half Marathon.
Becky and Zoe did the Snowdon moonlight walk and raised £685.
Janice Belshaw donated £100.
• Sharon Shonfield donated £100.
• Peter Shonfield donated £100 in memory of Evan’s 25th birthday.
Fiona Shoults raised £2,000.
Christine Smith sent in £160 representing donations received in lieu of floral tributes in memory of Ben’s grandpa.
Linda Smith forwarded £1,200 from a charity celebration night on what would have been Robert’s 30th birthday.
• Louise Staple-Hughes sent in £658.81.
• Charles Reynolds sent in £100 from the Sale Brass Band members.
• Wellacre Academy donated £694.56.
• Jonathan and Katy Studholme sent in £1,000 raised from events at The Flowers Inn.
• Dane Smith sent in £500 raised through the Riverbank Coffee Christmas Grotto.
• Louise Staple-Hughes sent in £350 raised from the café and school Christmas fair:
“We battered against the weather and created our grottos.
We did in two places in Urmston, our home town. Both supported us really well. We had our Xmas hampers made by my previous primary school where I was deputy head and also Wythenshawe Hospital Cystic Fibrosis Unit staff. Our Santas did a fantastic job and there are requests to repeat the following year!” Louise Hughes.
Alison Starrett donated £150. InMemoryof
Axian Capital Management Limited donated £250.
Michael Styles donated £200.
• Quincy Kresler donated £100.
• Sabrina Di donated £100.
• Richard Munday donated £100.
• Melanie Moorby donated £100.
• Susana Leith-Smith donated £100.
• David Wishart donated £100.
• Geoff Corbett donated £100.
• Gerald Otley donated £100 in memory of his god son.
• William Logan donated £100.
• Rosie McDanell donated £200.
• Bjorn Benckert donated £100.
• Sheila Nockold donated £100.
• The Tyrells Wood residents donated £200.
• Thomas Sutherland donated £100.
• James and Rebecca Byrne donated £250.
• Joseph Tucker donated £250.
Graham Morris donated £130.
Sonya Taylor sent in £100 in donations from Alaina’s family.
Beryl Ewing raised £250 through the sale of handmade Christmas cards.
Scott Winnel and friends raised a total of £4,071.72 by participating in a 24-hour Zwift Challenge.
Jason Sinfield sent in £100 from taking part in a corporate boxing event to raise money for CRY.
Graham Thompson donated £580.
Sean Aldridge sent in £244 donated by Christian’s golf playing friends.
Katy Blanchford donated £150.
Jane Tiplady donated £250.
Dale Tomkins sent in £408.73 representing donations received in lieu of floral tributes in memory of his son.
• Luke Parker completed the Brighton Marathon and raised £1,456.55.
• The Tudisca Family memorial page for Isabelle Tudisca raised £1,860.
Adam Luckham raised £550 from raffling a football ticket.
• Andrew Vaughan donated £100.
• Jack Masterson donated £250.
• Charlie Freeman donated £100.
• Chris Hancox donation £100.
• Kieren Mildwaters donated £100.
• Scott Howard donated £100.
• Dominic Litton donated £100.
• Hannah Stoutt donated £200.
• Janice Christian donated £150.
• Jackie Stoutt donated £100.
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• Altrincham Grammar School for Girls donated £434.78.
• Fiona Waddell sent in £446.46 from a collection at Altrincham Football Club.
Kenneth Waight sent in £200 from the members of The Doncaster Inner Wheel Club.
• Lesley Wallbank forwarded £100 from Matthew’s nana, his parents, and friend Catherine at Christmas.
• Eddie, Gaz, Jonathan and John tackled the
Three Peaks pub crawl in memory of their best friend and raised £426.72.
Bryony Ashcroft did the Isle of Wight challenge in memory of her best friend and raised £600.79.
Mr K Ward raised £850 collected from donations including from Howden’s Joinery Ltd and to the members of the Standard Inn Golf Society.
• Elaine Ward held a coffee morning and tombola and raised £130; and sent in £137 in donations from a talk given at Chesterfield Central Methodist Church.
• Kerry McLoughin donated £100.
• Michael Beardaley sent in £100 from Unite the Union Derby Rolls Royce, in memory of Andy Barber.
• Marie Watson sent in £1,105 representing donations received in lieu of floral tributes in memory of Andy Barber.
Julie Webber donated £100 from taking part in a skydive.
• Lisa Dickson donated £150.
• Stowmarket High School sent £1,500.
• Claire Thompson raised £760 when doing the London Winter Walk with Melanie, Nikki and Julie.
Sadie Wilkinson forwarded a donation of £147 raised by ID Academy Dance School.
Peter Humphries completed John O’Groats to Land’s End and raised £5,112.39.
• Lisa Steel sent in £550, including: £400 raised from a Christmas market; and £150 raised through a raffle at Churchill Community College.
• Harold White donated £120.
Lewis Hill donated £250.
Irene Wickers sent in donations totalling £282.25, raised as follows: £30 from The Craven Heifer Inn; £97.60 from The Rankin Arms; £81.25 from The Heritage Centre; and £73.40 from Hollins Grove Conservative Club.
• The Heartfelt Group sent in £1,437, including: £233 from Euxton WI; £230 from a tabletop sale at Leyland RAFA Club; £200 kindly donated by Bailey Financial Services; £274 raised from raffles and a craft sale; and £500 from The Knights of St Columbia.
• Collin and Gillian McCormack sent in £255 raised through an Easter charity quiz night at Preston Grasshoppers Rugby Club.
Vernon Elmes sent in £142 raised from a charity day at Teddington Bowling Club.
• Toyota GB plc donated £5,000.
• Paul Paling donated £150.
Julia Yorston donated £150.
• Kenny Anderson donated £100 in respect of a charity race.
• Liam Anderson sent in a joint donation of £500 from a customer and roofing firm.
• Ardagh Glass Ltd sent in £250 representing a chosen charity donation.
• Tim Armstrong donated £100.
• AXA donated £150.
• Year 10 Balmoral Enterprise students at The Castle School raised £332.58.
• James Barnes sent in a donation of £1,000 on behalf of Colson Smith raised at their ‘Sitting on a Fortune’ show.
• The staff at Barnfield Construction raised £309.83 from their 2020 dress down days.
• Bedford Modern School raised £456 at a rugby awards dinner.
• The staff at Best 4 Business Communications Ltd raised £170.10 from their Christmas jumper day.
• Bourne Grammar School sent in £110 raised at a school event.
• Rosamund Bryar donated £100 in lieu of Christmas presents for a friends family.
• Bulletlift Services donated £100.
• Conor Burrell raised £120 completing the Yorkshire 3 Peaks.
• Nadine Calvert raised £350.67 when competing in
the Cambridge Half Marathon.
• The students at Cardinal Newman Catholic High School raised £863.
• Claire Carpenter donated £200.
• Sophia Cartmell raised £405 from taking part in the Brighton Marathon.
• Christine at Flowers For All donated £177.82.
• Sarah Coakley sent in another £400 in addition to funds already raised at her Peaky Blinders Charity Shindig event.
• Trish and Graham Cooke raised £1,320 completing the Thames Bridges Trek.
• David Cope donated £200.
• Copthorne Golf Club donated £2,067.25.
• Corporate Visions Inc sent in £166 as a matched giving donation in support of Peter Cummins.
• David Crowhurst sent in £450 raised through a quiz.
• Peter Cummins donated £166 in support of the Burhill Captain’s Charity.
• Michelle Cunningham donated £100.
• Francis Daly donated £100.
• Dean Eccleston raised £330 when competing in the Potters ‘Arf Marathon.
• Javier Ferran donated £500.
• Sue Fisher donated £100.
• Sue Fisher donated £200 won on Ernie.
• Josh Fletcher-Curran raised £110 from running the Manchester Marathon because his friend, Charlotte, got her diagnosis through CRY’s help.
• The Football Association FA Premier League Ltd donated £500.
• Liam Ford raised £130 completing the Yorkshire 3 Peaks.
• Jennifer Garnham donated £100.
• Rachel Garside raised £387 through a white collar boxing match.
• Paul Gillespie donated £100.
• Daniel Glover raised £600 from doing a skydive.
• Sarah Gould sent in £500 raised through a fitness challenge by the members of Buddies4Fitness.
• Alexander Goulden donated £150.
• Miles Grady donated £100.
• Jon Greenwood raised £310 completing the Yorkshire 3 Peaks.
• Harriet, Heidi, Sanya and Jess completed a sponsored walk and raised £2,500:
“Saturday, 7th August, the day of our walk from Lord’s Cricket Ground to Boxmoor Cricket Club, came around sooner than we all expected. After all the planning, donating and organising, the day to walk 22 miles was here.
“The morning started early at 6 am and we were on our way to Lord’s by 7 am. We had hoped to get there and start our long walk by 8:30 but it was not to be. On the drive into London, the heavens opened and the rain didn’t
“Our next stop was Bushey Station. Here we met my Dad and Nick, our old coach. My Dad gave me some dry socks and trainers – what a blessing! Nick was walking the longest stretch with us and by the end of it, we had chewed his ear off!
stop until 9:30! We all had waterproofs on, although all four of us weren’t actually wearing our own waterproofs!
“Thanks to Jess’ Grandad we were allowed access into Lord’s and the security guard kindly let us on the pitch to get some pictures before we started. We even got to have a peek into the Long Room. It was awesome!
“Our walk started at 9:10 am with my Dad and we went straight to Abbey Road, took a picture at the zebra crossing made famous by The Beatles and continued walking.
“We walked through Kilburn and near Brent Cross until we got to Colindale’s McDonald’s for our first break. We got some hot food and sheltered from the rain. There is nothing better than McDonald’s chips! This is where we also realised that my coat was not waterproof as my jumper was soaked, along with my feet!
“When we set off again, we were walking at ‘spaniel speed’ – Jess’s Mum, brother and dog, Tarlo, joined us until we got to Stanmore Station. Along the way, Heidi’s Mum and Dad joined us too.
“We stopped in Stanmore for lunch and the sun was finally shining with no grey clouds in the sky. Lunch was over almost as soon as it had started but that was probably for the best.
“Once again we were off, this time with Jess’s Dad. Going up the largest hill ever in Stanmore was painful and tiring but we knew why we were doing it. All our supporters’ donations and kind words were motivating us to keep going.
“We finally made it to the top of the hill and we could see all around us and as you all know, what comes up must go down. We started our decent down the hill and that’s when the music started. Heidi and Sanya were the best DJ’s!
“We walked through Watford town centre and then into the Cassiobury Park. The park linked up with the Grand Union Canal and we walked along the canal for the rest of the way. My Dad and my dog (Bessie), Sanya’s Aunt, Jess’ Uncle and her Dad all joined us at points along the last leg. It was rather peaceful and beautiful along the canal except for the rain showers!
“Miles 19 and 20 was when it got tough. Our legs ached more than we had ever known, we were tired from our early start and our feet were beginning to blister, but we kept going. Our perseverance and determination got us to that finish line.
“We were cheered on by friends, family and members of Boxmoor Cricket Club and the sun was shining when we crossed the finish line. Relief washed over all of us and the smiles on our faces could be seen miles away.
“Everyone was so proud of us for walking all that way. It took us 8 hours 45 minutes and in the end we walked 24 miles, according to my watch!
“It is a day that we will never forget. The money we raised will go on the help so many children and young adults, which will enable them to be screened and get the help they need.
“Thank you to all those that have donated and supported us throughout our walk.” Harriet, Heidi, Sanya and Jess.
• Ali Hill donated £100.
• Frances Hilton raised £170 for CRY by creating a birthday donations page.
• Hood Financial Planning Ltd sent in a Christmas donation of £200.
• Lorraine Hughes donated £100.
• Hull University Students Union raised £122.15.
• Martin Hunt and Wayne Bufton nominated CRY to benefit from the Your Charity Your Choice campaign run by The Cadbury Foundation, which raised £5,000.
• Paul Inch ran the Great North Run in a heart costume and pyjamas because his friend survived a cardiac arrest, and raised £1,558.50.
• Alastair Jackson donated £150.
• Sonia Jamieson and Leigh took part in the Manchester Marathon and raised £808.55:
“We have been trying to get into the London marathon through the ballot for years without success, so in 2019 following another rejection email we decided to book a place at Manchester, it was our goal to complete a marathon by the year 2020. We got our places and started training, and we decided to run for a charity.
“The obvious choice for us was CRY. Leigh has a heart condition which his mum and brother also suffer with. They fortunately have had their conditions diagnosed and are manageable. However, we have friends who have lost young family members to sudden heart failure and CRY have been there to support them through the difficult time.
“So we got our CRY running vests on and set up a JustGiving page. The marathon was then postponed due to COVID-19 just a few weeks after we reached the 20mile training run. So we rested and started training again in 2021.
“We finally ran our first marathon in October 2021 and we loved it! The donations and support gave us the motivation to keep running and cross the line. Thank you to all of our supporters who helped us raise £808.55 for this amazing charity.” Sonia Jamieson.
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• Iva Kuosseva donated £100.
• Sophia Lagou donated £166.
• Lanes Construction donated £100.
• The Lions Club of Windsor raised £1,000 at their annual charity horse ride event.
• Lodge Of Godley (361) Ladies Committee, Stockport donated £100.
• London Metal Exchange donated £300 in lieu of sending Christmas cards.
• Love Indoor Fitness Elstree (LIFE) raised £270 from a Boxing Day charity fitness fundraiser.
• Kate MacDonald donated £150.
• Matt Mackenzie and four friends completed the Orwell River Loop (Shotley Gate - Languard Point Felixstowe) and raised £1,694.47.
• Helen MacMahon raised £370 doing the Aberfeldy Middle Distance Triathlon.
• The Malcolm Whales Foundation donated £250.
• Neal Marlow sent in £250 raised by his running club.
• Mary Mayling Hargreaves donated £250.
• Sarah McGraw sent in £105 raised by herself and colleague’s.
• Andrew McMahon raised £386.55 doing the Great Manchester Run Half Marathon.
• Sarah Miles did Lejog 3Endtoend raising £430.
• Maddie Mitchell raised £920 completing the Yorkshire 3 Peaks.
• Matthew Monaghan sent in £102 raised through school fundraising.
• Suzanne Muggleton donated £150 in lieu of sending Christmas cards.
• Shane Murphy raised £1,000 doing the St Helens 10km.
• Stuart Murray donated £200.
• Carmen Nabona donated £200.
• Nationwide Building Society (Hanley) raised £152 though a Christmas raffle.
• Neyland Lodge 990 raised £300 through a raffle.
• NRT Carpentry Contractors Ltd donated £250 in lieu of sending Christmas cards and gifts.
• Oakwood Academy Secondary School donated £208.
• Olivia and team took part in the Tri24 Challenge and raised £799.59 for CRY.
• David Openshaw and Merete held a Danish Breakfast and raised £1,055 for CRY.
• Kristina Parsons and Team Rhythm and Beat completed an obstacle course and fundraised for CRY, raising £280.08.
• Plymstock School donated £566.17.
• Chris Porter raised £180 completing the North West Tough Mudder.
• Helen Randall at Find A University sent in £100.
• Michelle Reece, Geoff and Gary took part in the Manchester to Blackpool charity bike ride and raised £3,105.
• Repton School staff donated £295 raised through their cardless Christmas.
• Matt Rogan donated £100.
• The Rotary Club of Long Eaton donated £300 following a talk from CRY Representative Dave Hughes.
• David Sadler donated £100.
• Cristina Sala donated £100.
• Eva Sanches donated £150.
• Abigail Sanders sent in £1,116 in donations from students and staff at Landau Forte College.
• Julia Saunders donated £100 in lieu of sending Christmas cards.
• Robbie Savage donated £1,050.
• Ben Schofield donated £100 raised through the Studio fantasy league.
• Adam Simpkins raised £185 completing the Yorkshire 3 Peaks.
• Matthew Skellorn raised £395 from completing the Yorkshire 3 Peaks.
• St Edmund Hall College donated £250.
• Stockport School raised £110 from their Christmas jumper day.
• Robert Sykes £1,500 raised by Shorts Lifts and choosing CRY as their charity of the year.
• Gill Taunton donated £295.
• Sarah Telford donated £300.
• Thames Water Utilities Limited donated £188.50 in respect of the H&S Award.
• Una Tod donated £100.
• Gary Tomkins and friends raised £410 from cycling the 40 miles from Farnham to Hayling Island.
• The Top Charity sent in £109.94 representing their members’ choice of charity to support.
• Begbies Traynor donated £500.
• University of Stirling Men’s GAA club donated £350.
• Abhay Vaidya sent in £101 raised from Sunrise Radio listeners.
• Thomas Van De Wiel donated £100.
• Sue Vince raised £835 by holding a village fashion show.
• Chloe Ward raised £175 completing the Yorkshire 3 Peaks.
• Jack Ward-Golden and Tim Miller completed a 50.5 Mile Run, the Trail Pursuit Brecon Beacons Ultra, and raised £1,000.
• Weald of Kent Ploughing Match Association raised £400 through their annual ploughing match.
• Mark Webster donated £500.
• Ian White donated £100.
• Stuart White raised £2,354.19 doing Europe’s Toughest Mudder.
• Windy Wilson sent in £1,389.25.
• Winterton Community Academy raised £193.98.
• Gemma Wisdom completed the Hackney Half Marathon and raised £2,074.67.
• Woolmer Green Parish Council raised £270 through their Christmas Eve singing event.
One way to further the use of CRY’s Update magazine is by sharing it with other people. For those who may not be familiar with CRY, the Update can be a good way for them to learn more about young sudden cardiac death and what CRY and our supporters are doing to prevent more tragedies.
To inform others, and hopefully encourage them to get involved with CRY, why not try sharing the Update magazine however you can? This could include leaving a copy in a waiting room or reception area, or somewhere at your workplace; taking one to a fundraising event for passers-by to flick through; or even by posting a link to the online version on social media.
As CRY’s printed publications halted during the pandemic, we developed the digital version of the Update. We’re able to add more engaging features to the digital issue that simply can’t work in the printed copy. For one, we can include links for you to quickly access relevant pages on the CRY website, social media posts from recent months, interviews from members of the CRY team and our supporters, and more. We also include videos covering all sorts of topics for you to enjoy watching as you click through the online magazine.
The more that word of CRY’s work and young sudden cardiac death is shared – however that may be – the better. And because it’s so easy to share a link with others or post it on social media, the digital version is often easiest for raising more awareness too.
We would encourage you to subscribe to the digital version of the Update, but you can also subscribe to receive a printed copy. You can sign up to receive your preferred choice here: www.c-r-y.org.uk/subscribe
Please contact the fundraising team on 01737 363222 or email events@c-r-y.org.uk if you are interested in any of the following events. For more information and a full list of events visit www.c-r-y.org.uk/category/upcomingcryevents
All participants in mass-participation events who contact the CRY fundraising team (whether they have their own place or a CRY charity place) will receive a welcome pack containing sponsor forms, information, helpful tips and either a T-shirt or vest (depending on the type of event).
Throughout 2022
Form your own #TeamCRY with friends and family and tackle a teamwork-inspired, mud-filled obstacle course. With 5K, 10K, or 15K options all over England and Scotland!
Throughout 2022
Spurred on by pumping music and cheering supporters, bounce your way along a 5K inflatable course while raising awareness and funds for CRY. Providing a fun-filled and accessible alternative to a typical run, the inflatable 5K hosts events all over Scotland and England.
CRY Heart of Durham Walk
September 18
Join CRY for the 13th annual Walk in Durham. The 5-mile route (suitable for all) starts and ends at Durham Amateur Rowing Club and passes along the River Wear and through the beautiful city of Durham.
Chiltern 50K Challenge
September 24
Walk, jog, or run along historic trails and over rolling hills. Passing through nature reserves, forests, and hills with great views – it’s a route with real variety, and some wonderful scenery – and it’s all easily accessible from London.
TCS London Marathon
October 2
Join 38,000 other runners on one of the most iconic courses, with the most amazing atmosphere!
Cardiff Half Marathon
October 4
The Cardiff University/Cardiff Half Marathon has grown into one of the largest and most exciting road races in the United Kingdom.
Royal Parks Half Marathon
October 9
This stunning, central London half-marathon takes in the capital’s world-famous landmarks on closed roads, and four of London’s eight Royal Parks.
CRY Raising Awareness Week and 12 A Week Challenge
November 19-27
CRY Great Cake Bake
November 25
Help raise CRY’s profile by holding your own fundraising or awareness event such as an information stand or gala ball, or take part in the CRY Great Cake Bake. Get your friends, family, colleagues and children involved in the baking, eating and raising money and awareness for CRY! Compete to see who will create this year’s showstopper! This is a fun and simple way to get involved in Raising Awareness Week.
London Landmarks Half Marathon 2023 April 2, 2023
The London Landmarks Half Marathon is a closed road, central London run and is the only half marathon to go through both the City of London and City of Westminster.
But the London Landmarks Half Marathon is so much more than just a run! The event celebrates London’s grand, quirky and hidden history like never before. Discover the birthplace of the bowler hat, learn more about Roman life beneath the City’s cobbled streets and find out why Waterloo Bridge is known as Ladies Bridge.
RideLondon 100
2023
At the heart of this celebration of all things cycling is the RideLondon 100 challenge – a unique opportunity to ride 100 miles on traffic-free roads through the heart of London. The date of the event will be confirmed soon, but if you are interested and would like to be the first to know updates and how you can apply to join #TeamCRY in 2023, fill out our interest form at c-r-y.org.uk/ridelondon-surrey-interest-form
Between January and April CRY featured in 87 print articles, including 3 national articles and 3 magazine articles. CRY also featured in 216 online articles.
‘Team walks 25 miles in one day to help fund extra heart screenings for the young’ Anglian Daily Times (Essex)
Matthew Mackenzie was diagnosed with a heart condition in 2018, and walked 25 miles in one day with family and friends in support of CRY.
Published 16 February 2022
‘World record for boxing broken in Northwich’ Northwich Guardian
Mark Bebbington went for a new world record by holding boxing pads continuously for 500 rounds for more than 34 hours, all to raise funds for CRY.
Published 24 March 2022
‘Life-saving heart screenings to return’ The Orcadian
We have been so pleased to return to screening all around the UK since the cancellations earlier in the pandemic. This article raised awareness of CRY and an upcoming screening event in the Orkney Islands. Published 15 April 2022
Online...
‘Christian Eriksen: How tiny device led to his “miracle” football return’ BBC, 26 February 2022
This article revisited Eriksen’s collapse, and looked at the incidence of young sudden cardiac death and methods of treatment, such as ICDs, using CRY’s statistics and comments from CRY Chief Executive Dr Steven Cox and Dr Michael Papadakis. Read at bbc.in/3lvHfo9
‘Gabby Logan’s heart screening call for brother Daniel’ BBC, 3 February 2022
Gabby Logan’s brother, Daniel, died suddenly in 1992 when he was only 15 years old. She now calls for heart screening for young athletes to help prevent more of these tragedies happening.
Read at bbc.in/3G3jYDS
‘I was so tired I had to nap all the time but doctors discovered I had 20% chance of survival’ The Sun, 25 January 2022
This article told the story of Charlotte Carney, who didn’t receive an accurate diagnosis for her heart condition until after she went to be checked at a CRY screening event.
Read at bit.ly/3PzEDDB
For links to online, press, television and radio coverage related to CRY and young sudden cardiac death visit www.c-r-y.org.uk/inthemedia
By fundraising for CRY you will be helping to:
• subsidise CRY’s national cardiac screening programme
• fund CRY’s bereavement support programme to provide counselling and support to affected families
• support research into young sudden cardiac death (YSCD)
• develop the myheart Network to support young people living with cardiac conditions
• provide all CRY literature and information free of charge
• develop the CRY Centre for Cardiac Pathology (CRY CCP), and the CRY Centre for Inherited Cardiovascular Conditions and Sports Cardiology
The involvement of our fundraisers has been crucial to helping CRY raise awareness about YSCD.
Whether you are carrying out your own activity or taking part in an organised event such as the London Marathon or the Great North Run, remember that CRY will always support your effort with posters, sponsor forms and other resources.
If you would like to join our fundraisers, CRY also offers a range of fundraising challenge events, including parachute jumps, white water rafting and a selection of trekking and cycling events.
Visit www.c-r-y.org.uk/charityfundraising-challenge-events for more information or contact the CRY office for a fundraising ideas pack.
There are many different ways you can donate to CRY. Online and cheque donations are the most popular methods, and we also accept credit/debit card donations over the phone.
For further information please call the CRY office on 01737 363222 or visit www.c-r-y.org.uk/donate
All your help is greatly appreciated.
The urgency of CRY’s mission and the quality of our work has compelled many high-profile personalities to give their time to become CRY Patrons. For more information visit www.c-r-y.org.uk/about-us/patrons
Sir Ian Botham OBE Honorary President of CRY
“It is not just athletes who are at risk of these heart disorders – it can happen to anyone. The problem has been swept under the carpet for too long and there have been too many excuses. I am a parent and a grandparent and I want to know that my kids and grandkids will be screened as a matter of course. It’s the only way we can prevent these sudden deaths occurring.”
Postal mailing of CRY’s regular (three issues a year) news and events magazine. Includes reports from the CRY CEO and Founder; supporters’ fundraising; articles about screening, myheart, research, pathology, raising awareness initiatives, massparticipation fundraising events; and much more.
Monthly email newsletter; 3 emails per year with links to the online version of the Update magazine; plus occasional emails about major CRY events and initiatives.
If you would like to subscribe to – or unsubscribe from – either of these mailing lists, please let us know: • Complete the online form; www.c-r-y.org.uk/subscribe • Call the CRY office; 01737 363222 • Email the CRY office; cry@c-r-y.org.uk
When Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) was founded in 1995 it was the first organisation to draw attention to the range of conditions that can cause young sudden cardiac death (YSCD).
Every week in the UK at least 12 apparently fit and healthy young people die of undiagnosed heart conditions.
These conditions include hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) and other diseases of the heart muscle, as well as electrical heart disorders which can lead to sudden arrhythmic death syndrome (SADS).
CRY aims to reduce the frequency of YSCD through raising awareness amongst the general public and medical community, providing expert cardiac pathology, improving early diagnosis through screening, supporting young people diagnosed and funding research.
1 in 300 young people CRY tests will have a potentially lifethreatening heart condition.
CRY believes cardiac screening should be available to all young people aged between 14 and 35.
CRY also works to guide and support families and close friends affected by YSCD.
We provide information to explain what the coroner does, bereavement support, help with NHS referrals and advice on the procedures that usually follow a YSCD.
In 80% of cases of young sudden cardiac death there are no prior
symptoms of a heart defect.
CRY publishes a range of medical information written by leading cardiologists that is easy to understand and made available to the public free of charge.
For detailed information about cardiac conditions and CRY’s range of literature visit www.c-r-y.org.uk/ medical-information
