CRY Update 99

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Update 99| January - April 2026

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CRY Update 99

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Editor Dr Steven Cox

Chief Executive

Deputy Editors Emma Hartnett

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Oliver Sparrow

Communications Assistant

As Deputy Editors of the CRY Update it is our responsibility to put together this newsletter, and our ambition that you find all the CRY news, events and fundraising in these pages to be of interest. We endeavour to ensure the information printed in this newsletter is accurate, but please do not hesitate to contact CRY 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. If you would like to contact us about the magazine please do so via updatemag@c-r-y.org.uk. Thank you for your help.

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Meet Our Representatives News from the Chief Executive Support CRY Screening Report CRY Online Research News CRY News: - CRY in Parliament - Heart Month - London Landmarks Half Marathon 2026 - TCS London Marathon 2026 Our Fundraisers Regular Donors Raising Awareness in the Media Report

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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. Mia's Festive Run in memory of Mia Jennings. Page 44 2. Roger and Lesley Hill at the Scotland Parliamentary Reception in memory of David Hill. Page 41. 3. CRY Supporters running in the London Landmarks Half Marathon. Page 22.

4. Members of the CRY APPG following the "MP Drop-in". Page 17. 5. CRY Supporters taking part in the 500 mile ride through France, from St.Malo to Arcachon in memory of Freya Cox. Page 34. 6. CRY Supporter at the London Marathon. Page 25. 7. CRY Supporters running in the London Landmarks Half Marathon. Page 23. 8. CRY Supporter taking part in the Yorkshire 3 Peaks in memory of Jordan Burndred. Page 31. 9. Professor Michael Papadakis with Finn Mason at the APPG. Page 18. 10. CRY Supporter taking part in a skydive in memory of Jennifer Newton. Page 53. 11. CRY Staff cheering runners on at the London Landmarks Half Marathon. Page 23. 12. CRY Supporter at the London Marathon. Page 27.

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Meet Our Representatives CRY Representatives CRY’s Representatives help to raise awareness in communities around the UK by attending events in an official capacity on behalf of CRY. We receive many different requests for a CRY Representative, but this could include attending another supporter’s fundraising event for a cheque presentation or speaking about CRY’s work. Whether it is giving talks, answering questions, or being a face of the charity. CRY representatives help to raise awareness and support the efforts of other CRY families and members of the local community.

Staffordshire and South Cheshire, and Devon. For more information visit www.c-r-y.org.uk/walk-talk All CRY Representatives are listed on the CRY website alongside stories of how they got involved with CRY. To read more please visit: www.c-r-y.org.uk/about-us/cryrepresentatives/ All of CRY’s Representatives have been long-term volunteers for CRY. If you would be interested in volunteering for CRY, please visit: www.c-r-y.org.uk/cry-volunteers

Our representatives will attend events to do some of the following activities: ▪ Talks or speeches to clubs/schools/businesses ▪ Cheque presentations ▪ Host information stands ▪ Run a stall Some of CRY’s volunteer Representatives have also set up their own ‘Walk & Talk’ groups as a way for families to connect with one another in London, Gloucestershire, North

Volunteer for CRY We recognise the valuable contribution each individual makes, and without volunteers some of our services and events could not be offered. Our aim is to make sure you have a rewarding experience volunteering with CRY, and have the opportunity to meet new challenges, develop your skills, gain a great sense of achievement and contribute towards CRY’s aim of saving young lives. Ways to help: ▪ Raise awareness - in your local community, at school or work with CRY posters and literature. ▪ At events - marshalling, checking supporters in and looking after stalls. ▪ Photography - at major fundraising events like the CRY Heart of London Bridges Walk. If you would like to volunteer for CRY, please fill out a form here: www.c-r-y.org.uk/cry-volunteers/ or email events@c-r-y.org.uk for more information.

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News from the Chief Executive Dr Steven Cox

CRY Chief Executive

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young sudden cardiac death and the importance of screening. This has made a powerful difference for young people and families in North Devon and raised vital awareness of CRY’s work. Congratulations to Charlotte for this fantastic acknowledgement of her charity work, and her commitment to help to save young lives.

drstevenjcox Thank 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 - April 2026 as well as information about some of CRY’s events in this period.

January Daily Mirror article with Amanda Hack MP and CRY Representative Suzanne Rowan January 10

CRY Representative named in King's New Years Honours List January 5 CRY Supporter and Representative Charlotte Luckett was announced to receive a British Empire Medal in the King’s New Year Honours List in January for her charity work and public service as a CRY Representative for North Devon. Charlotte first began fundraising with her family in 2005 after the tragic death of her brother, Martyn Luckett, from an undiagnosed heart condition. The Luckett family have screened more than 2,500 young people from their local community in Bideford, held fundraising events, and visited local schools and colleges to give talks on

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Amanda Hack MP (then chair of the Cardiac Risk in the Young All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG)) and CRY Representative and supporter, Suzanne Rowan, were invited to take part in a news feature published in The Mirror newspaper. The article covered Amanda’s work in parliament with the Cardiac Risk in the Young APPG to push for a national screening service, after the death of her niece's partner from an unknown heart condition in 2023. Suzanne Rowan - who represents CRY in memory of her husband, Robert Rowan - was also interviewed. She said; “It’s really important to me that I can try and help get [young] people tested, so that other families are spared going through what we’ve gone through, because it’s still impactful, seven years down the line.” To read more about CRY’s work in parliament, please turn to page 17.

News from the Chief Executive BBC South Today and BBC Radio Berkshire report at a CRY screening, featuring interviews with CRY Doctors January 13 BBC South Today early evening news broadcast a segment after a CRY screening weekend funded by the Pauline Quirke Performing Arts Academy, Windsor, in memory of Matt Beadle. The report included an interview with CRY doctor, Dr Nim Jayaratne, and was followed up by BBC Radio Berkshire the next morning.

Supporters Gill and Steve Ayling as they launched a petition calling for a national screening programme.

Dr Nim Jayaratne

The breakfast show used audio clips from the screening weekend, as well as a live interview with Dr Tracy Keteepe-Arachi talking about the importance CRY’s screening programme.

Megan spoke about the importance of young people having the choice to have their heart screened; "Knowledge is power and accepting that you may find something is better than the outcome if it's not detected early enough," and that screening at a younger age could have “changed the whole trajectory of her life”. Megan and I were also interviewed by BBC Look North on January 27 after a screening weekend in memory of Jono Stead. The Stead family are one of so many CRY supporters who fund screening weekends to help prevent other families from having to go through what they have experienced.

Dr Keteepe-Arachi was a previous CRY Research Fellow, who is now a consultant cardiologist with a Dr Tracy Keteepe-Arachi specialist interest in inherited cardiac conditions, sports cardiology, and cardiovascular disease in women.

The Cardiac Risk in the Young All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) holds first meeting January 20

ITV News Calendar and BBC Look reports on CRY Campaigner Megan Hetherington January 19

On 20 January 2026, the Cardiac Risk in the Young All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) held its first official meeting at the inaugural general meeting (IGM) held in Portcullis House in Westminster.

ITV News Calendar featured CRY Supporter and Campaigner, Megan Hetherington, speaking about her experience of having a heart attack at aged 23, her subsequent surgeries and recovery, and campaigning for a national screening programme alongside CRY

As CRY entered this new era of campaigning in 2026, Amanda Hack welcomed twenty new members, and three key policy areas were agreed; screening; pathology and inherited cardiac conditions services. Turn to page 17 to read more.

Officers elected were Amanda Hack MP (Chair); Lord Polak (Vice Chair), Michelle Scrogham MP (Officer) and Lord Beamish (Officer).

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National and local media broadcast interviews with the family of Anja Wilson and Dr Steven Cox January 20

doctor at the screening event said: “CRY believes the screening process works, it's quick, it is non-interventional, people do not feel any pain, and it yields results. All individuals from the ages of 14 to 35, young individuals, should have access to screening and it's important to keep this in mind when we know every week 12 apparently healthy individuals die of an undiagnosed heart condition.

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"The shocking thing is 80% of these individuals will not have shown symptoms."

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I took part in three high profile interviews across BBC Look North, BBC Radio Leeds and ITV News Calendar, broadcast alongside powerful interviews with the parents of Anja Wilson, Carly and Kevin Wilson. Anja died in her sleep at age 19 in 2025 from an undiagnosed heart condition. Since then, Anja’s family have been fundraising to hold CRY screenings in Halifax, Bradford and Leeds and are raising important awareness of CRY with interviews across multiple national and local media publications.

BBC Hereford and Worcester report from CRY screening in memory of Matthew Notley January 22 I took part in a live interview on the BBC Hereford and Worcester breakfast show ahead of their reporter attending a screening organised by Chris Notley and Simone Peake in memory of their son, Matthew Notley.

Heart Month 2026 Throughout February During Heart Month each year we focus on an aspect of CRY’s work and encourage supporters to share across social media to raise awareness. This February, we encouraged our supporters to contact their MP to ask them to act to help save young lives and establish a National Strategy for the Prevention of Young Sudden Cardiac Death.

Matthew died from a cardiac arrest at the age of fourteen and since then his family and friends have been raising money to enable his former classmates to be screened for heart defects.

A National Strategy and funded screening at age 14 would create systemic change across the NHS, ensuring every young person has access to life-saving cardiac screening regardless of where they live or their family’s circumstances.

CRY Cardiologist Dr Dimitra Maritsa, who was the duty

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News from the Chief Executive also highlighted a petition which was launched by CRY supporters, Gill and Steve Ayling. The petition - calling on the Government to fund population cardiac screening for every young person when they reach age 14 - was created in memory of their son, Nathan Bryan. Read more on page 20.

March The Daily Mail interviews CRY campaigners Gill and Steve Ayling March 19 Gill and Steve Ayling were interviewed for a powerful article in the Daily Mail. The couple talked about their campaigning and petition for the government to fund heart screening for all young people in the UK.

BBC Lancashire & Cumbria and The Independent reports on CRY supporter Katie Taylor Rossall, alongside interview with Professor Aneil Malhotra March 10 CRY supporter Katie Taylor-Rossall was featured in The Independent for an interview about her summer of fundraising in memory of her sister, Claire, who died suddenly ten years ago. Alongside the Independent article, Katie also raised awareness through a 20-minute interview on BBC Radio Lancashire & Cumbria. Professor Aneil Malhotra was also interviewed for the programme. Professor Aneil Malhotra

At the time of the article, the petition had 34,000 signatures and this impactful interview raised such valuable awareness of the need for government intervention, that could help save young lives. It is fundamentally wrong that the only reason tens of thousands of young people in the UK are able to have their hearts tested each year, is because bereaved families are raising the funds themselves to enable this. Families who, through unimaginable loss, fund CRY’s screening programme so that others might be spared the tragedy they now live with, knowing that the very test they help provide could have saved the life of the person they loved.

April London Landmarks Half Marathon April 12 A huge congratulations and thank you to the 43 incredible CRY runners who took on the London Landmarks Half Marathon on Sunday, the 12th of April

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News from the Chief Executive 2026! This popular event each year raises incredible awareness and funds for CRY and our vital services.

Professor Michael Papadakis and Finn Mason

Turn to page 22 for more about the event.

CRY All Party Parliamentary Party (APPG) meets in Westminster April 28 The CRY APPG met on April 28 at Portcullis House, Westminster. CRY Cardiologist Professor Michael Papadakis joined the meeting as keynote speaker to launch the screening strand of three key policy areas, alongside CRY supporter Finn Mason, who received successful life-saving treatment following a CRY screening. Finn said, “I hope I show that there is unimaginable potential lost every week. More than that, I hope that I have shown that you have the power to change this. CRY saved my life through an ECG that took 2 minutes. One screening saved my life. One warning was enough. One lost life is too much."

TCS London Marathon April 26 Thank you and congratulations to the 107 runners who took part in the London Marathon for CRY. The TCS London Marathon is CRY’s largest fundraising event of the year, and the support of our incredible runners is vital to CRY. Their efforts not only help to spread awareness of our lifesaving work, but also raise essential funds that enable us to continue delivering our core activities. Read more on page 24.

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Read more about the meeting on page 17.

CRY Research In the last issue of the Update Magazine, CRY was proud to announce the largest-ever study of cardiac screening in young people, analysed over a ten-year period and funded by CRY, the study found that heart checks using an ECG are routinely identifying potentially lifethreatening conditions, requiring life-saving treatment. Funded by CRY, a team of 25 researchers – based at City St George’s, University of London and St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust – analysed outcomes from more than 104,000 young people aged 14 to 35 who’d had their hearts tested though CRY’s nationwide screening programme, across a period of 10 years.

News from the Chief Executive The unique study was the first of its kind to use a systematic follow-up of all screened individuals in order to obtain as complete data review as possible. The game-changing results of this hugely important paper were published in the prestigious Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC) in February 2026.

Part of this latest research showed that young women should be encouraged to attend cardiac screening sessions, with greater awareness needed to ensure that undiagnosed heart conditions are not just perceived as a risk to young ‘sporty men’.

The importance of this seminal study was shared in articles and publications throughout the beginning of this year, reaching a massive audience and raising immeasurable awareness for both the team that worked on this ten-year study, and for CRY’s vital work in saving young lives. Mainstream media broadcast and publications that picked up the story included multiple articles with the Daily Mail and The Times, alongside featuring on the LBC Breakfast Show, BBC News, BBC World at One, Yahoo News, The Limbic, and Healthcare Business Today.

The paper reviewed almost 40,000 women aged between 14 and 35 years who had undergone cardiac screening through CRY’s national screening programme, over a 10-year period. 9% of young women that were flagged as needing a referral for further evaluation were discovered to have a condition associated with sudden cardiac arrest and sudden cardiac death, clearly highlighting the huge importance of screening in asymptomatic females. We know that women have historically been underrepresented in cardiovascular research and, as a result, are too often underdiagnosed and undertreated. Research such as this helps address those gaps by improving our understanding of cardiovascular risk in young women and challenging misconceptions about who is affected by heart disease. Heart conditions do not discriminate by sex, and neither should our efforts to detect them. Read more on page 14. If you would like to read more about the JACC paper and CRY's Research, please visit: www.issuu.com/ cardiacriskintheyoung and click 'Issue 98' or visit: www.c-r-y.org.uk/largest-everstudy-of-cardiac-screening-inyoung-people-shows-heartchecks-save-lives/

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CRY Support CRY Support Library CRY has developed a series of booklets which contain personal stories from bereaved mums, dads, siblings, partners, and friends. Each booklet contains personal accounts from people who have experienced a tragedy, in the hope that they will help others feel less alone in their experience and their feelings. The booklet, ‘Christmas following a young sudden cardiac death’ features short chapters from people talking through their personal experience of having to find ways to navigate through the agony of Christmas following the sudden loss of a young person.

CRY’s Founder and former bereavement counsellor, Alison Cox MBE said; “Preparing for Christmas is a prospect that haunts every family having to cope with the tragedy of a sudden cardiac death of a fit and healthy young person. Finding ways to confront and deal with this massive public event requires enormous courage. "Finding the motivation to survive it is a huge challenge for most of our bereaved families. Whether father, mother, sibling, partner or loving friend, it produces a maelstrom of emotions that can dominate the last quarter of every year – and for the rest of their lives." The booklet, ‘Anniversaries: following a young sudden cardiac death’ features 17 short chapters from people talking through their personal experience of having to find ways of coping with the often brutal reminders of what is now missing from their lives, combined with the enduring comfort they find when family members and friends show they have not forgotten the significance of an important date. The bereavement support team at CRY developed these booklets in the charity’s ‘grief series’, knowing that bereaved families often find the most solace, support and guidance from others who have been through a similar experience. Indeed, since 1995, CRY has received thousands of calls from families wanting to speak to others who have suffered similar tragedies.

Other booklets in the series: CRY has a series of booklets created to help bereaved mothers, fathers, siblings, partners, and friends who have been affected by a sudden cardiac death. We also offer two additional booklets; one focusing on Anniversies following a young sudden cardiac death, and the other on all aspects of the support CRY offers. All the booklets are free to read online.www.c-r-y.org.uk/ support-resources

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CRY Screening Report Between January and April 2026, CRY screened 11,339 people

Staff at a screening at Garstang Academy in memory of Matthew Hesmondhalgh

8,046 young people were screened at family screening events in memory of Matt Beadle, Ruby Lockwood, Zoe Teale, Aaron Dixon, Mia Jennings, Shamil Hamid, Matty Morgan, Matthew Notley, Jono Stead, Clarissa Nicholls, Rose Maher, Alex Kelly, Jake Lawler, Thomas Arthur Day, Kris Ledgard, Toby Chenery, Matthew Hesmondhalgh, Ben Peters, Jack Thomas, Jasper Bryan Cook, Benjamin Michael Smith, Jordan Burndred, Duncan Phillips, Charlotte Adams, Pardeep Nagra, Kyle Hancock, Miriam Lee, Harry Mullington, Lewis Marsh, Calum Mackintosh, Andrew Key, Nathan Butler, Christopher Cowe, Anthony Fitzgerald, Mike Harper, Jamie Loncaster, Carli Lansley, Vicky Parker, Wilson Shepherd, James Colman, Matthew Gore, Martyn Luckett, David Hill, Daniel Hughes and Jake Anthony Pickford. 1,165 young people were screened at Felsted School, Canford School, Shrewsbury School, RGS Worcester School, Surbiton High School, Eton College, Ellesmere College, Hope Valley College, King’s College School and Gresham’s School. 880 young people were screened at sports screening

events with Windsor Lions Club, London City Lionesses FC, the Royal Ballet School, Leicestershire County Cricket Club, Nottingham Forest Netball Club, Kidsgrove Football Club, RFU Women’s England Rugby, Ampthill Rugby Union Championship Club, Surrey County Cricket Club, AFC Wimbledon, Bridlington Rugby Club, Sussex Cricket, Penrith RUFC, British Fencing, Yorkshire Rugby Academy and Chippenham Rugby Club.

What happens at a screening? 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 will often be taken on the same day. 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.

682 young people The screening programme is were screened at under the aegis of Professor the CRY National Sanjay Sharma and Professor Screening Centre Michael Papadakis. in Leatherhead in memory of Jennifer Bucknell and Andrew Gard; and with thanks to the Federated Foundation, The Hospital Saturday Fund, Westfield Health, The Grace Trust, The Aubrey Orchard Lisle Charitable Trust, The Edith Florence Spencer Memorial Trust, and the Clare King Charitable Trust. 626 young people were screened with thanks to the Ben Aldred myheart Fund, Rolls Royce and Craig’s Heartstrong Foundation.

Staff and colleagues at the Macclesfield Academy in memory of Mia Jennings

At CRY, we believe all young people aged 14-35 should have the opportunity to have their heart screened. If you would like to read more about CRY's screening programme, please visit: www.c-r-y.org.uk/screening or www.testmyheart.org.uk

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CRY Online Social media 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 posted a memorable photo.

calling for this to be introduced nationally. Posts about the petition received thousands of comments and shares throughout Heart Month (and beyond), ending up with more than 50,000 signatures.

Over on Facebook the engagement rate was up 18% from the same period last year, with videos reaching over two million views between January and April. This is an incredible amount of people seeing CRY’s messaging thanks to supporters sharing and interreacting with CRY on social media, especially throughout CRY’s Heart Month in February.

Together, our supporters have helped CRY to reach an incredible milestone on Just Giving, with £10 million now raised for CRY on the platform. Thank you to everyone who created a page, took on a challenge, and donated in support of CRY. These funds enable us to save young lives through vital research, screening, awareness, and support for affected families. We were delighted to share this news across social media, with Facebook supporters sharing and commenting enthusiastically.

As part of Heart Month 2026, we shared many of our key messages and myths about undiagnosed heart conditions and young sudden cardiac death, alongside posts about a petition launched by CRY supporters Steve and Gill Ayling. 12 young people die each week in the UK from undiagnosed heart conditions. Cardiac screening from the age of 14, combined with a family history questionnaire and symptoms questionnaire reviewed by a specialist could help identify risks sooner. Gill and Stephen Ayling, in memory of their son, Nathan, have launched a petition

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Over on Instagram, BBC Radio Leeds shared a reel including an interview with CRY Supporters and family of Anja Wilson which was shared over 7k times and had more than 500 comments. Not only did the story raise incredible awareness of CRY’s screening programme,

CRY Online but the post created a space for other families affected by young sudden cardiac death to share their stories. CRY Supporter Tom Williamson took on the incredible challenge to cycle around the world, raising funds and awareness for CRY. In his Instagram reel, Tom spoke of his motivations for taking on this challenge after finding out in 2021 that he had a heart condition. Tom’s story has been shared hundreds of times. Young CRY Supporter Frankie MacMillan has been travelling around Europe to climb the highest peak of each country for CRY. Frankie regularly shares updates from his challenge across social media, with just one of his Instagram reels shared 6.5k times in April, gaining hundreds of comments supporting his endevours. When CRY supporters share their own stories, like Tom and Frankie, on social media - it is a powerful way to connect with other supporters and raise important awareness. Our TikTok account continued to grow during this period and among the most interacted with posts were through Heart Month as we shared key messages about screening and research.

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:

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CRY Research News Whenever a donation is made to CRY’s core funding, approximately 21p in every pound will go towards CRY’s research programme. Some families have chosen for all of the funds they raise to go directly to research; and many families who are raising funds specifically for screening, also provide support to the research programme when possible. Thank you to everyone who is helping to support CRY’s research, your support means we can work to train the next generation of specialist cardiologists in inherited cardiac conditions, and transform our understanding of the causes and prevention of young sudden cardiac death.

For more information on CRY’s most recent research publications go to: www.c-r-y.org.uk/research. Here you will see interviews with CRY Research Fellows, links to research publications (either the abstracts or the full articles) as well as links to short films and presentations by our experts including Professors Michael Papadakis, Sanjay Sharma and Mary Sheppard, explaining the ongoing impact of CRY’s research.

In 2026, between January and April we have received further contributions from the following memorial funds: •Scott Cowan ▪ Thomas Day ▪ William Lane ▪ Amy Osborne

▪ Ceri Palmer née Howells ▪ Suanu Saro-Wiwa ▪ Natalie Stewart

In the last issue of the Update Magazine, CRY was proud to announce the largest-ever study of cardiac screening in young people, analysed over a ten-year period and funded by CRY. We worked alongside a team of twenty-five researchers – based at City St George’s, University of London and St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust – to analyse outcomes from more than 104,000 young people aged 14 to 35 who’d had their hearts tested through CRY’s nationwide screening programme, across a period of 10 years (2008-2018). The paper reviewed almost 40,000 women aged between 14 and 35 years who had undergone cardiac screening

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through CRY’s national screening programme. According to that study, young women should be encouraged to attend cardiac screening sessions with greater awareness needed to ensure that these so called ‘hidden killers’ are not just perceived as a risk to young ‘sporty men’. 9% of young women that were flagged as needing a referral for further evaluation were discovered to have a condition associated with sudden cardiac arrest and sudden cardiac death – clearly highlighting the huge importance of screening in asymptomatic females. The evaluation, which consisted of a health questionnaire,

CRY Research News

12-lead ECG and selective echocardiography, as well as a consultation with an attending cardiologist, identified 1,056 females (aged 14 to 35) for further investigation. Of these, 175 were diagnosed with a cardiac condition, including 94 with a disorder associated with sudden cardiac death (SCD). During the follow-up period a further 92 were diagnosed with a cardiac condition, of which 28 were identified with a condition associated with SCD.

Dr Louise Buchanan

Dr Louise Buchanan, from the British Cardiovascular Society, said: “What the study shows us as clinicians is that cardiac screening is an incredibly important component of patient care. We know that women in the UK are underrepresented, undertreated, and importantly, underdiagnosed in clinical areas of cardiovascular care."

CRY supporter and myheart member, 24-year-old Kaitlin Lawrence, was fitted with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) in January 2025, following a sudden collapse. A former international netball player, Kaitlin has spoken bravely and candidly about how her ICD had ‘shocked’ an abnormal heart rhythm earlier this year whilst she was out running. “[My ICD] can give my heart an electric shock to get it working properly again. It feels like a thump when it happens. It’s a bit scary, but it works. I’m on beta-blocker tablets too to help keep my heart in the right rhythm.” But she adds, her condition could have been detected

earlier – and before suffering the trauma of a cardiac collapse – had she been offered the opportunity to have her heart tested using the “quick and simple ECG (electrocardiogram)”.

Kaitlin Lawrence

Over the past 12 months, Kaitlin has campaigned for cardiac screening to be introduced for elite netballers – a dream which was realised when it was announced it would become mandatory for all Super League players before the start of the 2026 season! Dr Steven Cox, CRY CEO, said; “What this study demonstrates is the value of cardiac screening as an important component of preventive cardiovascular care. "While much of the public perception around heart disease and sudden cardiac arrest focuses on older men – and indeed, young male athletes – these findings remind us that potentially serious cardiac conditions can be identified in young women too, including those who are not competitive athletes and who would otherwise consider

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CRY Research News themselves healthy. “The numbers in this study are particularly significant. Among a cohort of very young to young adult women who underwent voluntary cardiac screening, the overwhelming majority were non-athletes and yet a proportion were still found to have conditions requiring further investigation, Dr Steven Cox including disorders associated with an increased risk of sudden cardiac arrest and death. These are individuals who may never have come to medical attention without screening. “Importantly, this research sits within the context of the larger study published in JACC earlier this year, which analysed the outcomes of more than 104,000 young people undergoing cardiac evaluation. "Large-scale screening programmes such as this provide an invaluable opportunity not only to identify individuals at risk, but also to answer important clinical questions about how cardiovascular disease presents across different populations. By examining subsets of that larger dataset, researchers can uncover findings that may otherwise remain hidden, including differences related to sex, age, ethnicity, sporting participation and underlying cardiac conditions. “We know that women have historically been underrepresented in cardiovascular research and, as a result, are too often underdiagnosed and undertreated. Research such as this helps address those gaps by improving our understanding of cardiovascular risk in young women and challenging misconceptions about who is affected by heart disease. Heart conditions do not discriminate by sex, and neither should our efforts to detect them. “The wider JACC study has already shown the substantial value of screening more than 104,000 young people, generating evidence that informs clinical practice, supports earlier diagnosis and ultimately helps save lives. Continued research using these large datasets will be essential to ensuring that cardiovascular care becomes increasingly equitable, evidence-based and effective for all young people.” If you would like to read more about the JACC paper and CRY's Research, please visit: www.c-r-y.org.uk/largest-everstudy-of-cardiac-screening-in-young-people-shows-heartchecks-save-lives/

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CRY's Research in Action CRY's Research Fellows Research fellows at CRY not only spend their time researching and publishing new findings to inform and create better practices for the diagnosis and treatment of young sudden cardiac death conditions, they are part of our screening programme, actively offering cardiac screening to young people in the UK to prevent young sudden cardiac deaths. Centre for Cardiac Pathology CRY's centre for cardiac pathology is not only offering specialist investigations to explain the cause of a young sudden death, it is also helping us to get a better understanding of the conditions and how better to identify them to protect families affected by a YSCD and protect those at risk. AI and CRY Reseearch: AI and machine learning have the potential to transform preventative health and screening, supporting CRY’s vision that every young person should have access to screening, not just once, but routinely throughout their lives. Developing AI Algorithms: Creating advanced ECG interpretation tools that capture CRY’s expert knowledge and make it accessible to clinicians worldwide. Research and Discovery: Using AI and machine learning to uncover hidden patterns, generate new insights into cardiac risk markers, and guide future interventions. Wearable technology and repeat testing: Supporting research into easy, routine retesting between screening appointments to ensure ongoing protection. Building and maintaining the database: Growing and curating the world’s largest dataset of young people screened for cardiac conditions, which underpins AI learning and long-term research. Training and support: Helping clinicians and screening programmes use AI tools effectively, ensuring expert guidance is available wherever screening takes place. Every pound donated contributes to saving lives, improving screening, and preventing young sudden cardiac deaths through cutting-edge technology and research. To see the latest in CRY's Research News, please visit: www.c-r.y.org.uk/research

CRY All Party Parliamentary Party

(left - right: Lord Polak, Professor Michael Papadakis, Paddy Jelen, Niki Mason, Finn Mason, Steve Ayling, Gill Ayling, Jo Hudson, Jennifer Irvine-Cadman, Gareth Mason)

CRY’s Parliamentary activity during the first half of 2026 Following a very successful and well attended “MP dropin” session (held at Portcullis House, Westminster, in December 2025) the wheels were well and truly set in motion for the reinvigoration of CRY’s political campaigning activity, with the relaunch of the Cardiac Risk in the Young All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) very much top of the agenda. Just over a month later - and under the new Chairmanship of Amanda Hack, MP for North West Leicestershire - the APPG was duly re-formed, at an Inaugural General Meeting (IGM) held on January 20th. Officers comprising new faces and old friends were also elected; Lord Polak (Vice Chair); Michelle Scrogham MP for Barrow and Furness and Lord Beamish - who many will also know as Kevan Jones. Whilst serving as an MP, Kevan also took on the role of Chair of the previous Cardiac Risk in the Young APPG from 2002-2025 - demonstrating a loyal and longstanding support, which CRY is hugely grateful for. So, as CRY entered this new era of campaigning at the start of 2026, Amanda Hack welcomed 20 new members and formalised CRY as Secretariat. And, as she has spoken publicly about in the media and during debates in the Commons, Amanda brought a personal and authentic connection to CRY and the APPG, following tragedy within her own family. At the IGM, MPs from all sides of the House contributed to a lively, inquiring and supportive Q&A session and by the end of the meeting, three key policy areas were agreed; screening; pathology; and inherited cardiac conditions services. Scroll forward to the Spring and, on 28 April 2026, the CRY

APPG held its first official meeting. Again, the tone was powerful, positive and, at times, extremely poignant. To launch the ‘screening’ strand of the three APPG policy areas, Professor Michael Papadakis addressed the room in his role as lead author for the groundbreaking research study, funded by CRY and published in the prestigious Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC). The much-anticipated paper is based on the review of 104,000 young people screened through the nationwide “Test My Heart” programme – the largest ever study of its kind. Guests listened intently to the key findings, particularly those relevant to current policy and the UK National Screening Committee’s next review.

Professor Michael Papadakis

Alongside Professor Papadakis (and Professor Susanna Price*, Consultant Cardiologist and leading expert in cardiogenic shock, who attended at the invitation of Lord Polak), a range of voices and meaningful perspectives sat together around the table at this first AGM, including invited CRY families who shared their personal experiences of the devastating impact of young sudden cardiac death.

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CRY All Party Parliamentary Party but declined – to join us, particularly with regard to the efficacy and accuracy of the ECG. Indeed, this paper has shown the ECG to be a powerful diagnostic tool which can identify very serious and often life-threatening conditions in the general population (conditions which once identified can be treated. Dr Steven Cox

"This research also addresses the issue - which CRY has raised on numerous occasions over the past 3 decades - that the UK National Screening Committee still does not recognise the true incidence of young sudden cardiac deaths in the UK and therefore significantly underestimates the impact these tragedies have on our society. Professor Michael Papadakis and Finn Mason

20-year-old Finn Mason, who’d been identified with a potentially dangerous heart condition, during a routine CRY screening session in 2020, also joined the meeting and spoke powerfully about his own journey. Following successful, corrective surgery, Finn is now studying Medicine at Imperial College, London and is living proof of the importance of screening young people for ‘hidden’ heart conditions. Finn delivered an incredibly inspiring speech which closed with a moving reflection on the broader impact of preventable deaths and the lifesaving value of testing young hearts: “12 young people die a week from undiagnosed heart conditions. That isn’t the full story. The full story is what is lost by these people passing away. We can never understand the pain of the families of the people taken too soon, nor can we know what they could have achieved. "I hope I show some part of this to you all today. I hope I show that there is unimaginable potential lost every week. More than that, I hope that I have shown that you have the power to change this. "CRY saved my life through an ECG that took 2 minutes. One screening saved my life. One warning was enough. One lost life is too much." As part of his talk, CRY CEO Dr Steven Cox said: "What’s really important to flag up today is that this seminal paper highlights many of the primary concerns raised by the UK’s National Screening Committee who were invited –

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"Within the context of the UK National Screening Committee’s imminent consultation on cardiac screening in young people, we were extremely disappointed to learn that the findings of this paper will not have been considered, due to its publication date, in the prestigious Journal of the American College of Cardiology, JACC, falling in Feb 2026. A date and publication schedule which was entirely out of our control. "This was confirmed in a letter received by CRY from the UK National Screening Committee - and from the recent response given by the {then} Public Health Minister, Sharon Hodgson to our Chair, Amanda Hack - that as the JACC paper was published after the literature review [commissioned by the committee], this evidence will not be included in the current consultation document. "Both the public and stakeholders will have an opportunity to bring this paper to their attention in the public consultation which, of course, we are committed to doing. "But, given the key findings, significance and policy implications of this research – we seek the advice of our Chair and the APPG, to ensure that this important paper doesn’t get lost, along with the opportunity for a detailed, collaborative dialogue, debate and review, before a final recommendation is made." To wrap-up the meeting, CRY provided two briefing papers: The first was on the JACC paper, outlining its importance within the review being undertaken by the UK National Screening Committee. The second was entitled "Seeds of Change” briefing and policy roadmap focusing on screening, pathology, and

CRY All Party Parliamentary Party inherited cardiac conditions. Under the banner “Preventing the first death” - What could we do differently?, a series of APPG sessions were outlined. This includes collaborative work with the Emergency Medicine APPG and the Defibrillators APPG. This will form the basis of our programme of work as an APPG.

We look forward to keeping the conversation going and campaigning on behalf of our wider CRY community. If you would like to read more about the JACC paper and CRY's Research, please visit: www.issuu.com/ cardiacriskintheyoung and click 'Issue 98' or visit: www.c-r-y.org.uk/latestnews

So, what’s next? CRY’s Public Affairs programme is gaining real momentum as an increasing and encouraging number of MPs express interest in becoming involved, signing the CRY Pledge and joining the APPG as an engaged member. However, politics can be unpredictable and just as the APPG began to take shape and create some real impact, Amanda Hack shared the news that [due to an exciting promotion] she would no longer be in a position to stand as Chair. This came as a real blow – Amanda and her excellent team had been so instrumental in the swift and seamless reestablishment of the group. But, testament to her support and genuine commitment to the cause, Amanda and her key researcher have been active in approaching and helping to source an appropriate new Chair to take the helm and steer the group in its next phase of campaigning activity. An announcement about the new, incoming Chair will be made shortly – watch this space! With the long awaited, three-month public consultation into the UK National Screening Committee’s review of cardiac screening in young people due to be opened “imminently”, the APPG remains ready to respond and prepared to push the debate.

How you can help Throughout CRY’s history, significant progress has been driven by the tireless determination of bereaved families who have campaigned for change following tragedy in their own families. Their voices have inspired and worked alongside hundreds of parliamentarians who have supported CRY, many also motivated by experiences of loss affecting their families, friends, or constituents. CRY greatly values the support of our MPs. There are several ways your MP can support CRY: • Sign CRY’s Pledge to support a National Strategy for the Prevention of Young Sudden Cardiac Death • Join the Cardiac Risk in the Young APPG • Meet with you in a constituency meeting • Support raising awareness of your local screening and potentially attending it (should this be of interest to you) If you would like to see more information about what the APPG does, or further details on how you can help engage local MPs, please visit: www.c-r-y.org.uk/appg New APPG members (since January 2026): Fleur Anderson MP; Dr Rosena Allin-Khan MP; Andrew Bowie MP; Ruth Cadbury MP, Liam Conlon MP; Sir Nic Dakin MP; Mims Davis MP; Jim Dickson MP; Richard Foord MP, Helen Hayes MP; Paul Holmes MP; Kim Leadbeater MP; Graham Leadbitter MP; Brian Leishman MP; David Mundell MP; Jo Platt MP; Mark Pritchard MP; Mike Reader MP, Cat Smith MP; Greg Smith MP; Cameron Thomas MP; Martin Vickers MP; Chris Vince MP, Sir Gavin Williamson MP

Left - right: Jennifer Irvine-Cadman, Jo Hudson, Finn Mason, Professor Michael Papadakis, Niki Mason, Professor Susanna Price, Paddy Jelen, Gareth Mason, Steve Ayling, Gill Ayling

New Pledge signers (since January 2026): Amanda Hack MP; Damien Egan MP; Dr Rosena Allin-Khan MP; Sureena Brackenridge MP; Warinder Juss MP; Seamus Logan MP; Yuan Yang MP; Jo Platt MP; Graham Leadbitter; Bradley Thomas MP; Jess Brown-Fuller MP; Alicia Kearns MP; James Naish MP; Bradley Thomas MP; Sir Gavin Williamson MP.

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Heart Month

During Heart Month this February, we asked our supporters to contact their MP to ask them to act to help save young lives and establish a National Strategy for the Prevention of Young Sudden Cardiac Death, and shared the campaign across social media. In the UK, 12 young people aged 35 and under die suddenly every week from undiagnosed heart conditions. That’s more than 600 young lives lost every year. These aren’t elderly people experiencing heart attacks. These are young people playing sport, students at university, young parents, athletes, school children – fit, healthy young people with their whole lives ahead of them. The tragedy is that many of these deaths are preventable. A simple ECG can identify hidden heart conditions. Early detection allows for treatment and lifestyle advice that can prevent sudden death. Current UK policies are contradictory and inconsistent meaning the number of young sudden cardiac deaths is significantly underreported in official statistics.

Why this Campaign Matters Building Political Momentum When MPs sign the pledge it demonstrates to the government that there is strong public and Parliamentary support for action on young sudden cardiac death. Creating Systemic Change A National Strategy and funded screening at age 14 would create systemic change across the NHS, ensuring every young person has access to life-saving cardiac screening regardless of where they live or their family’s circumstances. Honouring Lost Lives Every action we take honours the memory of a young person who has died from undiagnosed heart conditions. Their deaths were not in vain if we can prevent future tragedies.

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Saving Future Lives With your help, we can save young lives. Every signature, every letter, every voice brings us closer to that goal. Just because Heart Month is over for 2026, it doesn't mean that CRY's work in parliament stops, and you can still get involved and contact your local MP! We’re asking you to contact your Member of Parliament and urge them to sign our Pledge to establish a National Strategy for the Prevention of Young Sudden Cardiac Death.

"I pledge to support a National Strategy for the prevention of young sudden cardiac death to help save the lives of the 12 apparently fit and healthy young people who die every week in the UK of undiagnosed cardiac conditions" Currently, 56 MPs have signed this Pledge – down from 136 before the 2024 election. We need to rebuild this vital parliamentary support.

Why We Need a National Strategy UK healthcare policy to prevent young sudden cardiac deaths is currently informed by several different guidelines and recommendations, including: ▪ Department of Health National Service Framework for Coronary Heart Disease, Chapter 8 ▪ National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidance on transient loss of consciousness

Heart Month ▪ UK National Screening Committee recommendations The problem is that these policies are contradictory and based on inconsistent assessments of incidence, diagnosis methods, and management of cardiac conditions in young people. A National Strategy would ensure that guidelines are consistent, based on accurate data, and focused on saving young lives.

CRY Campaigners launch petition during Heart Month CRY supporters Gill and Stephen Ayling, in memory of their son Nathan Bryan, created a petition calling on the government to fund population cardiac screening for every young person when they reach age 14 years. The petition

was launched during Heart Month, and thanks to our supporters and campaigners, the petition reached over 50,000 signatures. The petition was a call for: “Fund population cardiac screening for every young person when they reach age 14 years. The screening should be undertaken with a review of family history and electrocardiogram (ECG) followed up where necessary with echocardiogram (heart scan).” This petition honoured the memory of Nathan Bryan and all the young people whose lives have been lost to undiagnosed heart conditions.

How to get involved Step 1: Find Your MP Use an MP finder tool on either of these websites:

#HeartMonth #MPSupport4CRY #12Aweek

parliament.uk/get-involved/contact-an-mp-or-lord/contactyour-mp/ theyworkforyou.com

Other Ways to Help

Step 2: Check if They Have Signed Already

Attend an MP Surgery Most MPs hold regular constituency surgeries where you can meet them in person. Check your MP’s website for dates and times. Bring our letter and share why this issue matters to you.

Check our Pledge tracker ont he CRY website to see if your MP has already signed the Pledge. If they have, you can still contact them to thank them and let them know how you have been impacted by a Young Sudden Cardiac Death or how you have been impacted by proactive cardiac screening.

Step 3: Send the Letter We’ve prepared a complete letter that you can send to your MP. You can copy and paste the letter into an email, download and print it to post, and customise it with your own personal story (optional but powerful).

Share on Social Media Raise awareness by sharing campaign posts, facts and personal stories. Tag your MP and encourage others to act. Follow Up If your MP responds, let us know! If they do not commit to signing the Pledge, follow up with another message.

Let others know you’ve taken action! Share on social media using:

Spread the Word Share this campaign with friends, family, colleagues, and your community. The more people who contact their MPs the stronger our voice becomes.

"I have written to my MP to ask them to Pledge to establish a National Strategy for the Prevention of Young Sudden Cardiac Death".

For more information on this campaign and how to contact your MP, please visit: www.c-r-y.org.uk/help-us-save-young-lives-this-heart-month/

Step 4: Share Your Action

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London Landmarks Half Marathon 2026

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London Landmarks Half Marathon 2026 Thank you to our London Landmarks Half Marathon 2026 Team A huge congratulations and heartfelt thank you to the 43 incredible CRY runners who took on the London Landmarks Half Marathon on Sunday the 12th of April 2026! CRY staff members Cara MacMillan, Phil Houlton, Rubina Cuka-Smalley, Shannon Skehan and Phoebe Ramaty were out on the course, joined by our fantastic volunteers: Rikesh Mistry, Dean Sharpe, Suzanne Rowan, and Malcolm Terry. It was a joy to see so many of our CRY runners on the route — full of energy, smiles, and determination through rain and sunshine! With 20,000 runners taking over the streets of London, the atmosphere was absolutely electric. Our spirited CRY cheer squad lit up the day with their cowbells, whistles, and boundless encouragement, creating a wave of support from start to finish. The creative costumes were a particular highlight – everything from a giant pair of ovaries to an elephant, Bluey the dog, a unicorn, and CRY runner Matthew Ladkin donning our mascot, Echo, for the duration of the race.

We are so thankful to every member of the CRY team, many of whom were running in memory of a loved one: Richard Miastowski (in memory of Steven Miastowski); Caroline Musgrove; Claire Dugdale (in memory of Euan); Samuel McLaren-George; Lydia McLaren-George; Elise Ridley (in memory of Jamie-Leigh Rose); David Shooter (in memory of Matthew Peace); Benedict Nigel Philip Yonge (in memory of Suanu Saro-Wiwa); Ian Storey (in memory of Aaron Dixon); Milly McCoy; Abbie Garrod (in memory of Llion Davies); Hana Bailey (in memory of Llion Davies); James Turnham (in memory of Freya Cox); Olivia Jacobs (in memory of Anthony Fitzgerald); Jack Bailey (in memory of Chloe Paige Bailey); Graham Jones (in memory of Llion Davies); Charlie Butt (in memory of Llion Davies); Cai Llyr Lloyd Bailey (in memory of Llion Davies); Claire Langridge (in memory of Olivia Moorman); Annette Moorman (in memory of Olivia Moorman); Lucie Woods (in memory of Andrew and Sean Morris); Jamie Duhigg (in memory of Olivia Edwards); Nicole Stanyard (in memory of Leon Mansell); Matthew Ladkin (in memory of Thomas Petley); Rachel O'Mahoney (in memory of Thomas Petley); Regan Robinson (in memory of Daniel Robinson); Katie Williams (in memory of Daniel Robinson); Gemma Allen (in memory of Samuel Wilkinson); Danielle Carruthers (in memory of Samuel Wilkinson); Nick Deacon (in memory of Samuel Wilkinson); Aaron Eglin (in memory of Samuel Wilkinson); Rhys Paul Williams (in memory of Samuel Wilkinson); Bianca Cave (in memory of Samuel Wilkinson); Louise Cook (in memory of Samuel Wilkinson); Sean Buxton (in memory of Samuel Wilkinson); Madeleine Anderson (in memory of Clarissa Nicholls); Rachel Russell; Louise Browning (in memory of Emily Rose Browning); Holly Shaw; Katie Bond; Charlie Ross (in memory of Ben O’Connell); Phil Dean (in memory of Olivia Edwards); Alex Newell (in memory of Cillian Gavin).

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TCS London Marathon 2026

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TCS London Marathon 2026 A huge congratulations to our Team CRY runners who took part in the 2026 TCS London Marathon! On Sunday 26th April 2026 Team CRY got to complete the iconic 26.2 miles through London. We were delighted to have 107 runners take part on behalf of CRY, raising both vital funds and awareness.

and food, followed by a massage from a therapist with the aim of easing the inevitable aches they would be experiencing. Then: finally, a warm, well-deserved shower after their outstanding efforts on the day.

The 2026 London Marathon was a Guiness World Record breaker for the largest number of finishers! A total of 59,830 runners completed the route compared to the previous record of 59,226 finishers set by the New York City Marathon in November 2025.

Thank you so much to the runners and supporters who were able to come and meet us. A huge thank you to all our wonderful volunteers. These include:

CRY volunteers and staff were based out on the route at miles 12 and 23 to spur our CRY runners on as they tackled the less-than-ideal running conditions. This was the second year that CRY had been based at the Sofitel London St James hotel, with the proximity to the finish line being highlighted by supporters and volunteers. We were so pleased to welcome 33 of our runners, along with their families and friends, back to see us after they had finished. It was a pleasure for CRY staff to meet everyone in person and thank them for their incredible efforts and dedication to the charity. As the runners gradually arrived at the hotel, they were welcomed back by CRY staff and volunteers with applause and cheers in recognition of the fantastic achievement they accomplished! They were offered a CRY medal, photographed by CRY staff, offered a complimentary drink

Masseuses: Edward Bridger; Andy Clarke; Chris Ebbern; Aleksandra Kolesnikova; and Reflexologist, Caroline Beswick. Stationed at Mile 12: Sarah and Luke Austin; Charlie and Nick Hudson; Alex MacLeod (in memory of Hannah Pointing); Kate Pine (in memory of Sam Ashcroft); Emma Rogers and Rebecca Urry Stationed at Mile 23: Susan Bailey; Abdel Najid; Caroline and Peter Gard (in memory of Andrew Gard); Rikesh Mistry; Suzanne Rowan (in memory Robert Rowan) and Dean Sharpe Reception: Bella Cuka; Emelia Grose; Phil and Wendy Harrington (in memory of Barry Nivett) and Edi Sejdini Finally, we would like to thank the CRY runners for their fantastic efforts and valued support. We really appreciate you taking part on behalf of CRY.

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London Marathon The Team CRY runners were: Chelsea Greensmith; Stuart Paul (in memory of Jenni and David Paul); Simon Rutter; Mark Ross (in memory of Danny); Isobel Horsfield (in memory of Clarissa Nicholls); Hermione Brooksbank (in memory of Amy Osborne); Scarlett Dale (in memory of Matthew); Oscar Krokatsis (in memory of Ron Presley); Jack Bailey (in memory of Chloe Bailey); Owen Griffin (in memory of Oliver Griffin); Courtney Rawlings (in memory of Harvey Thomas); Owen Grey; Lesley Kovacs; Maddy Green (in memory of Ella Green); Maddie Keown (in memory of Jon Devereux); John Gregory (in memory of Stephen Gregory); Joe McQuaid; Bethany Hillis; Joe Hally; Spencer Blyth; Amy Munro; Lauren Button (in memory of Graham Button); Daniel Shin; Jade Jeffery (in memory of Oliver Broomfield); Robert Page (in memory of Lewis James Page); Peter Mcintyre; Olivia Brown (in memory of Ella Green); Jasmine Fell (in memory of Josh Fell); Billy Watson (in memory of George Watson); Matilda Beamish (in memory of Toby Chenery); Leila Flower; Isabelle Thomson; Claire Kunzel (in memory of Jon Hall); Lindsay Downes (in memory of Charlotte); Emily Cooper (in memory of lain George Cooper); Will Pangborn (in memory of Simon Pangborn); Isobel Wilson; Hayley Archibald (in memory of Adrian); Daniel Tardo; David Gold; Barnaby Clutterbuck; Rebecca Wright (in memory of Toby Chenery); Harry Cragg (in memory of Matt Cragg); Nick Priggen (in memory of Sebastian English); Lois MacDonald (in memory of Jude MacDonald); Cathy Fox (in memory of Anthony Evans); Gavin McLean; Alexandra Hutton; Adam MacRae; Joe Gare (in memory of Nina Buck); Matthew Atkinson (in memory of Jack Atkinson); Rebecca Covington

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(in memory of Emma); Karen Pearce (in memory of Clarissa Nicholls); Evren Vurdu; Samuel Barker; Jamie Jefferies (in memory of Philip Jefferies); Elena Johnson; Ben Yonge (in memory of Suanu Saro-Wiwa); Gaby Woodhouse (in memory of Leuan Woodhouse); Charlotte Field (in memory of Graeme Bast); Dan Loader (in memory of Sebastian Body); Kevin Knollman; William Collier (in memory of Matt Cragg); Deborah Lewis; Richard Feist; Ciara Blackstock; Oli Matthews; Amy Richardson (in memory of Matthew Hayward); Flora Snelson (in memory of Harry Dubois); Mario Dubois (in memory of Harry Dubois); Hamish Ferguson (in memory of James Ferguson); Luke Collins; Caroline Jaggard; Samuel Parker; Liam Dougherty (in memory of Peter Badoo); Lauren Rawlings (in memory of Harvey Thomas); Foyin Mercy; Ella Hinkley; Stan Dossett (in memory of Toby Chenery); Katharine Burrett; Richard Teager (in memory of Toby Chenery); Mark Robinson (in memory of Yasmin Louise Jennings); Esme Arkinstall; Bill Farrar; Laura Pickering (in memory of Rich Beaumont); Tracy Snowden; Tessa Derkacz; Felix Lamy (in memory of Clarissa Nicholls); Elin Shepard (in memory of Ethan Jones); Alex Carruthers (in memory of Jim Carruthers); Martin Picker (in memory of Neil Ward); Hannah Clarke (in memory of Toby Chenery); Andrew Eland (in memory of Liv Gow); and Chris Doyle, Mike Peter, Jonty Colman, Rachel Grogan, Alice McMahon, Chantelle Frampton, Sean Kearns, Kiera Murray-Johnson, Emma Middleton, Alex Webb, Jagroop Shinbt, Keifer MacDonald, Sean Kinsella, Vicki-Jane Edwards and Vincent Hughes (in memory of Harry Dubois).

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Our Fundraisers 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 2026.

Our Fundraisers The Our Fundraisers section appears in the Update magazine to acknowledge those who have held or taken part in a fundraising event for CRY, often in memory of a loved one. Thank you to everyone who has kindly donated to CRY in this period - your donations are vital to CRY and our aim to prevent young sudden cardiac

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Fiona Abbss held Lemonade Stall in memory of her daddy and raised a total of £214.

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Robert and Sudan bequeathed a legacy gift of £151,951.40.

“Michael Robert Andrews, much loved youngest son of the late Robert and Susan Andrews sadly died on the 1st November 1995 at the age of nine from a sudden cardiac arrest. Michael was a talented and energetic boy, and his tragic death was felt very deeply by his parents and four older brothers, Darren, David, Matthew and Andrew. Robert and Susan were supporters of the essential work carried out by CRY and were grateful to be able to support your work.”

deaths through awareness, screening and research, and supporting affected families. If you see a mistake in the Update or you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact CRY via UpdateMag@c-r-y.org.uk Please find a correction for James Patterson on page 56.

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Michelle Cotter sent a donation of £1,020 from friends and colleagues on N1.

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Caroline Wambaya sent a donation of £330.

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Patricia Young donated £250.

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Harpreet took part in the Women’s 10K Edinburgh and raised a total of £760.

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Hazel Blackman sent donations totalling £2,419.31 raised from her life laundry eBay sales.

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Susan Blair sent donations totalling £4,603 raised from a quiz.

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Tony Baws sent a donation of £170.

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Hugh Welch donated £100.

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Andrew Moore donated £100.

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Andrew and Julie Scott sent £500 representing donations received in lieu of floral tributes, in memory of their daughter, Justine Scott.

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Maureen Cullen sent £333.75 representing donations received in lieu of floral tributes, in memory of her husband, George Brian Cullen.

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Alison Thorpe donated £100.

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The Pamenskys donated £360 for Zac’s Barmitzvah.

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Susi Bellamy sent £100 in honour of Zack’s bar mitzvah.

The Alternative Toastmaster’s Christmas Luncheon raised £152 from their proceeds, in memory of Richard Heywood.

Ita Booth sent donations totalling £312.66.

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Chelmer Valley High School raised £816.95 from a non-uniform day and charity football match.

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“An amazing amount was raised for the event’s two charities – Keynsham Mencap and CRY in memory of Jack Boulton, raising awareness and funds towards to a future local screening event.

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Our Fundraisers “Despite the rather damp inclement weather on the day, over 700 dashers took part in the event – between them were families, seasoned runners, first-timers, and even dogs dressed in their own festive costumes. The route was lined with supporters cheering, children waving, bells jingling and cameras catching every moment.

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“Thank you to every person who took part, donated, volunteered, supported, entered and believed in this event.”

Philip Broad donated £100.

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Connor Brown

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Friends and colleagues of Christopher Bradley came together to walk in his memory and raised a total of £1,287.50.

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Nina Buck

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Shaun Brattesani

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Lauren Page completed the Munro a Month challenge and raised £1,560.

Jordan Burndred

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DTK Water and Tintometer donated £507.60.

Linda Green sent a donation of £150 from the sale of hand made cards.

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Paul Hooper sent £250 representing donations collected by his ukulele group.

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Kevin Burndred completed the Yorkshire 3 Peaks and raised £1,515

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Rebecca Breckons sent £400 representing donations received in lieu of floral tributes, in memory of her son.

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Carly Ball sent a donation of £300.

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Daisy Buck completed the Cardiff Half Marathon 2025 and raised a total of £1,065.

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Pauline Brown donated £100.

Our Fundraisers “On Saturday 18th October Kevin Burndred embarked on the Yorkshire 3 peaks challenge to mark the 10 year anniversary of the passing of his nephew Jordan Burndred. He was joined by a former colleague, Beatriz Martinez, and her partner, Jamie Leggera, with Helen Burndred completing one of the peaks and then driving a support vehicle. Kevin stated that it was physically one of the hardest things he has done and without the support of the others it would have been even worse. They completed the 24-mile route in just over 10 hours and amassed an incredible 62,374 steps.

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Arabella Campbell

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Paul Richards donated £100.

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Madison Campbell

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Team Kofi completed the 48 Hour cycle - Tour de Kofi and raised a total of £2,361.

Cameron took part in the Basildon Half Marathon and raised a total of £585.

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Gregory Carr

• “All three were delighted when the total raised went over the £1,500 mark. This means that to date Jordan’s family have now raised and contributed over £100,000 to his memorial fund.”

Amie Tsang took part in the Chester Marathon and raised £3,536.57.

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Greg’s Auntie Sheena asked for donations in lieu of presents for her birthday and raised £130.

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Joyce McDonald sent a donation of £100 on behalf of Sheena’s birthday fund.

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Ella Bury

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Craig Pollock sent £350 from Kelly Gane’s donation.

In Memory of

Joshan Carr

In Memory of

Nathan Butler

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Alex Whelan donated £200.

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Stephanie Cartledge sent a donation of £400 raised from a ladies evening.

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Angela Butler sent a donation of £250 raised at a football quiz, organised by Alan Woolley.

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Angela Butler sent £240 representing donations received at the screening weekend on 21st & 22nd March held at St Wulstan’s School.

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Deb Marshall sent £1,124.57 representing donations received in lieu of floral tributes, in memory of her mother, Andrea Morris.

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Penny Rinta-Suksi donated £100.

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Pardeep Grewal donated £100.

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Shay Grewal donated £120.

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Monika Pepper donated £100.

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Guru Johal donated £301.

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Fleur and Mark donated £150.

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The Vinyl Listening Lounge event raised £3,060 organised by ANIMA and in particular Ambika Grewal.

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Aman Kaur donated £100.

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Penelope Meredith donated £100.

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Nick Stalbow donated £150.

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Vimi Carr donated £100.

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Bramfield House School donated £103.20.

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Maria Stalbow donated £100.

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Michael Kingsley donated £180.

Claire Chenery sent £556 representing donations received from collection pots at a screening weekend.

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Amelia Obertelli-Moriarty donated £100.

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Claire Chenery sent £142 representing donations made in a bucket on the bar at Chinny’s.

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Sharn Crane donated £100.

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Roger Everett donated £100.

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Trevor Chenery sent donations made in a bucket on the bar at Chinnys totalling £160.

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The HTFC Grand National sweepstake raised £100.

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The H.I.D.L charity event raised £160.

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Andrew Carter

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Mary Tomsett sent a donation of £1,100 from the sale of upcycled Christmas cards and decorations.

In Memory of

Ryan Carter

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The Southampton Round Table 4 made a £3,000 donation.

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Mark Law Hing Choy

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Graham and Anne Hunter donated £100.

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The New Forest Tractor & Engine Club donated £1,614.61 from their fundraising efforts throughout the year.

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Karen Clarke

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Christopher Connor

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Koady Chaisson

The 4th Emsworth Blues Festival arranged by WemsFest and Harbour Records raised £1,518.96.

Derek Abbott sent a donation of £500.

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Urvi Kaka donated £110.

Ann Marie Connor sent a donation of £100 from Karen.

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Dave Conway

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Jeremy Mitchell donated £100.

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Toby Chenery

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Justyn Chenery sent a donation of £160 from Lana and Josie’s bracelets.

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Claire Chenery sent a donation of £130 raised from a bucket collection on the bar at Chinnys.

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Dan Cook

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Joan Pringle sent a donation of £100 in memory of Michael Pringle.

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Robin Perkins sent a donation of £152.

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Laurence Glover sent a donation of £1,160.

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Helen Wall donated £110.

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Jeff and Fliss Ashton donated £100.

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Callan Cowe & Ben Forsyth

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Christopher Cowe

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Jasper Cook

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Katie took part in The Lap, a 47-mile trail race around Lake Windermere and raised a total of £8,611.46.

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Kimberley Cook sent a donation of £700 raised from a pre-Loved sale at the Scout Hut.

Charlotte took part in Edinburgh Kiltwalk 2025 and raised a total of £1,160.

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Lara took part in Edinburgh Kiltwalk 2025 and raised a total of £479.53.

Kimberley Cook sent £200 donated from house sales from EweMove.

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Nikki took part in Edinburgh Kiltwalk 2025 and raised a total of £560.

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Kimberley Cook sent £700 raised from donations received at a screening.

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Jane, Johnathon and Bonnie took part in Edinburgh Kiltwalk 2025 and raised a total of £460.

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Julie Gardiner - Garmin Warriors walked 170 miles to our head office and back in memory of Jasper and raised a total of £395.

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Lewis took part in Edinburgh Kiltwalk 2025 and raised a total of £330.

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Holly took part in Edinburgh Kiltwalk 2025 and raised a total of £230.

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The George raised £215 from their Christmas Fayre.

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Daisy Cope

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“Sunday the 14th September 2025 saw the rain kindly staying away as a squad of 22, ages from 18 to 80ish, complete either ‘The Wee Wander’ or T’he Big Stroll’ at

Sue Naylor sent a donation of £500 raised from her plant and yard sales.

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Bruce Cousins

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Jackie Cousins donated £191.27.

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Jackie Cousins sent donations raised totalling £237.65, with the aid of stacking boxes and trolleys kindly donated by Mears Community Housing North, including a donation of £30 from Mark Gill.

the 2025 Edinburgh Kiltwalk. This is our 4th annual walk in memory of Christopher and it was wonderful to walk with so many of our wonderful family and friends as well as some new faces from the local community. The team’s fundraising efforts have been incredible and an amazing £6,000 has been raised for Christopher’s memorial fund.”

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One Bar Rest raised £310 from a christmas carol singing evening at the Grey Horse Public House in Balerno.

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Kathryn Cameron sent a donation of £283.50 raised as part of an annual charity tennis tournament.

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Ross Cowe sent donations totalling £2,500 representing proceeds from the Christmas Prize Draw 2025.

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Ecclesiastical Insurance Office plc donated £500

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The Charity Crafters in Balerno donated £400 raised from their Christmas craft fairs at the end of 2025.

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The pupils and staff at Balerno High School raised £400 from their Sportathon event.

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Broxburn Athletics Colts 2008-2010 teams donated £100.

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The team at Cameron Optometry donated £500.

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Ross Cowe sent £1,065 raised from donations, the sale of fused glass hearts and the prize draw at the 3rd annual Christopher Cowe Heart Screening.

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The Ladies Day at The Grey Horse in Balerno raised £2,868.

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Ross Cowe sent a donation of £110 raised through a Grand National sweepstake at the Grey Horse Pub.

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Ross Cowe sent a donation of £400 in memory of Christopher’s 21st Birthday.

“In September a group of 6, all or nearly 60 somethings, cycled 450 miles in 5 days down the west coast of France from St.Malo to Arcachon in memory of Freya Cox to raise money for CRY.”

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Matthew Cragg

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Chris Mays sent a donation of £1,033.32.

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Emily Brinsden completed the Berlin Marathon 2025 and raised a total of £1,030.

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Charlie Craig

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Georgina Ellis sent a donation of £2,204.

• The Jake Birkinshaw Memorial Shoot raised £1,300 held at Quarry Farm in Chesterfield.

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The Performance Parent session organised by British Cycling and Robin Sharman raised £1,000.

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David was part of a 6-rider cycling team involving a 500 mile ride across 5 days through France, from St. Malo to Arcachon and raised a total of £3,920.73.

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Mazak’s Charity Committee organised a car racing fundraiser and raised a total of £105.35.

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Stephen was part of a 6-rider cycling team involving a 500 mile ride across 5 days through France, from St. Malo to Arcachon and raised a total of £2,138.45.

Mazak Charity Committee held a “How-many-sweetsin-the-Jar” fundraiser and raised a total of £86.78.

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Angus was part of a 6-rider cycling team involving a 500 mile ride across 5 days through France, from St. Malo to Arcachon and raised a total of £1,225.

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Adrian was part of a 6-rider cycling team involving a 500 mile ride across 5 days through France, from St. Malo to Arcachon and raised a total of £3,051.19.

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Richard Credland

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Sandra Credland donated £100.

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Ellie Davies donated £100.

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Helen and Huw Davies donated £100.

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Heather Jones sent donations totalling £100 from family and friends.

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Lydia Jones donated £100.

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Elizabeth Parry-Jones donated £100.

Alan Cruickshanks

Martin Wilding donated £250.

Jack Cummings

Brenda Cummings donated £500.

Llion Davies

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Freya Dalrymple

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The staff at Historic Scotland, Orkney held a “Great Skara Brae Bake Off” event and raised £326.

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Ingrid Dalrymple sent a donation of £1,484 raised at “The Keith Johnston Memorial Quaich” Darts competition at the Pomona Inn, Finstown, Orkney.

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Heather Adam took part in the Dundee Kiltwalk 2025 and raised a total of £120.

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Sarah Robertson took part in the Dundee Kiltwalk 2025 and raised a total of £595.

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Adam Dearnley

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Jon Devereux

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“I recently took part in the Dundee Kiltwalk alongside my husband Paul and our friends Heather and Michael to raise money for my cousin Freya’s memorial fund. We were delighted to raise over £500 for this special cause.

Ian, Karen, George and Benjamin Dearnley donated £100.

Tom took part in the 3 Peaks Challenge and raised a total of £8,121.65.

In Memory of

Matthew Dewhirst

• “The walk itself was incredible — we were lucky to have glorious sunshine all day, with beautiful scenery throughout the route. The atmosphere at the after party was fantastic and really added to the sense of celebration and community. It was a meaningful and memorable day, and I’m so grateful for everyone’s support.”

Sue Dewhirst sent £850 raised from pottery sales with donations from a coffee morning at Delabole Methodist Chapel.

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Aaron Dixon

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Keiron and Mark planned to take part in the The Maverick Lakes Osprey Ultra Marathon, but this was deferred and raised a total of £367.

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Beth took part in the CX Padel Tournament and raised a total of £300.

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Deborah Dixon sent £144 representing donations received from a bucket collection at the Cheshire Phoenix Basketball screening.

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Tarporley Parish Council donated £250.

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The Rotary Club of Sandbach donated £1,800 in support of screening.

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The Ark Cafe raised £1,000.

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Carrie-Ann Sudlow sent a donation of £1,000.

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Carolanne Crook sent a donation of £1,000.

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Nicole Burstow sent a donation of £2,500.

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Kate Downing sent £740.47 raised from a bake sale in memory of Jack’s 31st birthday.

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The JD Foundation donated £15,000.

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Rachael Pugh donated £200.

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Helen Fuller donated £100.

Adam Drawbridge

Elsie Drawbridge donated £1,000 in memory of her grandson.

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Harry Dubois

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Cheadle Hulme School raised £3,700.

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Matthew Dunning

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Simon Dunning sent £3,125 representing donations received in lieu of floral tributes, in memory of his son.

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Michael Owen donated £100.

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The Charity Workout at Ringwood Leisure Centre raised £370.

“A big thank you to Debbie Whittle for leading a fantastic charity workout at Ringwood Health and Leisure Centre on Monday 16th March. The session brought everyone together for a great cause, raising an incredible £370.

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Sam Dodd & Matthew Hesmondhalgh

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Paula Hesmondhalgh sent donations totalling £384.16 raised in the following ways; £324.16 is from red tub collections at the Wheatsheaf, Garstang and £60 is from the local Dachshund group in memory of Sam Dodd.

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Adam Donnelly

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“We are so grateful for Debbie’s time in organising this. Thank you so much to everyone who took part and contributed to Matthew’s memorial fund, your support truly means so much to us and will really make a difference — thank you all!”

Julie Donnelly - Family flowers at the funeral of our much loved Mum, Nan & Great Nan Joan raised a total of £551.

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Julian Craxton sent a donation of £215 raised from the Radlett Junior Squash Tournament.

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Julian Craxton sent a donation of £240 raised from the Radlett Junior Squash Tournament on the 1st March.

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Berkhamsted School raised £6,361.

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Robert Fitzpatrick

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Katie Fleet

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James Ferguson

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Rosemary Geffen donated £200.

Therese Field

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Tara Challenor sent a donation of £610 raised from a quiz night.

Janice Fleet sent donations totalling £1,297 raised from Holly Wreath workshops.

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Macca from The Kings Head raised £310 throughout December selling pigs in blankets on his carvery.

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Poole Alcock LLP donated £100.

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Janice Fleet sent a donation of £1,000.

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Francis Daly donated £100.

Tara Challenor sent donations totalling £1,070 raised from a Christmas concert and Christmas craft fair.

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Dan Fleetwood

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Sean Fleetwood chose to make a donation of £350 to CRY in lieu of receiving Christmas presents.

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Ben Forsyth

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Jenny Finney

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Chris Bath completed 2 Ultramarathons & 1 Marathon and raised a total of £660.

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Margaret Strang donated £150.

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The Alchemist Bar & Restaurant, St James Quarter venue donated £3,468, they chose CRY to benefit from their ‘Festive £1 on the Bill’ fundraiser.

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Anthony Fitzgerald

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The Blackheath Anthony Fitzgerald Memorial Game raised a total of £913.

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Blackheath FC Former Players donated £300.

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Martin Hoctor donated £200.

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Magda Tageldin donated £100.

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The Former 161 Ullapool Air Training Corps members raised £1,620 from taking part in The Great Wilderness Challenge.

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Alexander Goodman

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Andrew Gard

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The St Giles Panto Society raised £110 from singing Christmas Carols at Pontefract Morrisons.

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Paul Tanner sent £390 representing donations received in lieu of floral tributes, in memory of his mother, Marian Tanner.

Rosemary Goodman sent a donation of £500.

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Ashley Goodwin

Nicholas Bareham donated £100.

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Linda Goodwin sent donations totalling £147.91 raised in the following ways; £117.34 from market place sales and £30.58 from a collection pot in Cafe au Chocolate, Tewkesbury.

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Alexander Gilbert

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Henry Michael donated £235 raised from his comedy gig at Leicester Festival.

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Emily Giles

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Linda Goodwin sent donations totalling £209.74 raised in the following ways; car boot sales £80.65, from a talk to a ladies group, Cameo £65.50, from a collection pot at Cafe au Chocolat Tewkesbury £37.09 and sales from market place £26.50.

Susan Harris donated £100.

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Matt Gore

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Kelsie Rose Gill

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Sharlie climbed Mount Snowdon the day before Kelsie would have turned 10 and raised a total of £592.

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Liv Gow

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Neil Allen sent a donation of £115 raised from the Cara Brickwork Christmas Jumper Day.

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£420 was raised from LFC football tickets donated by Cara Brickwork.

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Kieron Spong sent a donation of £200 from all the Canvey Island lads.

Bethany created a 5K walk or run race, taking place in America and raised a total of £3,691.62.

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Emma Severn donated £100.

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Andrew and Dan donated £100.

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Neil Allen sent a donation of £200.

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Thomas Hardman

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Leeds Beckett Mens Cricket Team raised £475.83.

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Joe Toole sent a donation of £466.74 raised from a Charity Football Match.

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Jamie McCulloch sent a donation of £250.

Craig Graham

Linsay Graham sent £165 donated at the request of her daughter Ailia in memory of her uncle.

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The Vale of Belvoir Lions Club donated £1,500.

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Maria Michael sent £140 raised from donations in lieu of birthday presents at her 60th Birthday.

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Shamil Hamid

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Pootland Tools raised £136.50 from a collection pot.

Simran Rakkar donated £100.

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Summer Harris

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Ben Hammond

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Katie Harris sent a donation of £115, raised at Leysdown Carnival from the sale of sweet treats.

Weald of Kent Ploughing Match Association raised £500 through their Annual Ploughing Match.

Mrs Crawfurd sent a donation of £100 from the Wives’ Group monthly meetings.

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Dean Harrison

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Holly Chapman-Heaton sent £115 representing donations received in lieu of floral tributes.

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Kyle Hancock

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Graham Harrison

The Bamford Sheep Dog Trials Association donated £535.

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Nicola Scott sent a donation of £200.

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David Martin donated £140.

Pam Woodcock sent a donation of £289 raised from a General Knowledge Quiz Evening.

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Ryan Hart

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Deborah Reffold sent £235 representing donations received in lieu of floral tributes.

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Jude Harvey

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Gary Harvey sent a donation of £8,000.

would like to thank the sponsors of the event: Richard King of Kings Garden and Leisure for the medals, the selfie frames, the cakes and the funding for numerous outlays; Nigel Winchester of Ian Winchester and Sons, for the supply of bananas on route; and to Four Elms Farm which kindly offered local Four Elms apple juice to the runners.

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Richard Harwood

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Kathleen Dickinson donated £200 in memory of her grandson, Richard.

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Jonathan Hayman

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Sid Valley Cycling Club raised £260 from their Christmas raffle.

“David and Marion would also like to thank the marshals out on the course, who not only recorded the runners’ numbers, but along with providing them with water and bananas, cheered them on with great gusto. They also wish to thank the helpers in the kitchen who worked tirelessly providing jacket potatoes (with a variety of fillings), soup, tea, coffee and of course CAKE!!!”

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Trevor Cook donated £500.

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Sidmouth College raised £1,000 from their charity sponsored walk 2025.

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Sidmouth Lions raised £400 from the Sidmouth Swimathon.

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Marion Hayman sent donations totalling £2,761.77 raised at the Four Trigs Challenge event.

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“Sidmouth Four Trigs Challenge raises £2,801.77 for CRY. David Wright sent in a cheque to the value of £2,656.77 and along with donations made on the day, the Four Trigs raised a total of £2,801.77. “The Sidmouth Four Trigs is a “low-key” 17 miles circuit of Sidmouth, Devon, with just under 4,000 feet of elevation. The aim is to visit the 4 trig points (triangulation pillars) around the Sid Valley.

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“However, after 6 weeks of continuous rain in East Devon, the decision was made on safety grounds to reduce the race to 3 trigs this year, avoiding the final section of coastal path, making it 13.2 miles with 2,400 feet of elevation. “There was a mass start of 129 runners at 9.30am on Sunday 8th February, setting off in a clockwise direction, with the rain thankfully stopping just as the runners set off. First male home was Sam Kelly of Exmouth Harriers in 1:31:43, and first female was Lucy Cartwright of Exeter Triathlon Club in 2:09:12. “David Wright (Race Organiser) and Marion Hayman

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Colleagues at Barclays Healthcare team were challenged to walk 10,000 steps a day, as part of their Step-a-thon and raised a total of £325.

Peter Hayward and Mary Seers sent donations totalling £14,200.

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Dean Henderson

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Deborah Jayne Anderson and David Anderson took part in CRY’s Heart of Duham Walk 2025 and raised a total of £606.19.

Nichola Jayne Dixon - Boakand Team Deano took part in CRY’s Heart of Durham Walk 2025 and raised a total of £100.

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Richard Hennings

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Jean Hodgson donated £500.

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All Saints’ Church Barnacre donated £220 raised from Lent Lunches.

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Paula Hesmondhalgh sent donations totalling £2,903.24 raised in the following ways; £111 was from a stall at the Churchtown in Bloom Winter Sparkle Event, the bloom team themselves added a further donation of £300, £978.82 was raised through cash donations and cake sales at the February screening, £417.55 was raised at the Blue pop-up shop, £300 was raised at the Green pop-up shop, £661 was raised through the annual Country Coffee morning entitled ‘cottontails & clover’ and £84.87 was donated by the ladies of Shireshead MU when Sarah and Paula did a talk about Matt’s story.

Andrew Morris donated £250.

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Matthew Hesmondhalgh

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Maelstrom Kitchens & Bedrooms donated £150.

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David Taylor donated £150.

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Garstang United Reformed Church donated £1,000 from the sales of refreshments at their monthly charity coffee mornings in 2025.

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Bernie donated £100 in lieu of presents on her birthday.

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David Hill

St Thomas’ Church PCC sent £1,000 raised by Rev. Michael Hutchinson, who did a Black Santa ‘sit out’ in December.

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The Red Bow Ball raised £10,780.

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The Doonhamer Tartan Army donated £400.

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Sonya Horrocks donated £100.

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Simon Boocock donated £100.

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Jordan, Craig and Sean donated £1,500 in memory of their Dad, Ian Peat.

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Garstang Arts Centre Craft raised £105.20 from the sale of donated craft items at a Christmas fair.

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Dan McCroskrie sent a donation of £300 raised from the Scottish Parliament RFC and Commons and Lords RUFC raffle following their match.

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Western Express Country & Western Dance Group raised £300 after CRY was their chosen charity of the year, following a nomination by Chris Millington.

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The Garstang Ukulele Group donated £250.

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Christopher Horner sent £245.18 representing donations received in lieu of floral tributes, in memory of his father, Keith Anthony Horner.

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Paula Hesmondhalgh sent donations totalling £1,176 raised in the following ways; £495 from her pop up shop which was ‘Aubergine’ themed as a tribute to Matt’s Nana, £565 was raised from a Christmas pop-up shop, £76 was from Matt’s friend Emma, who held a ‘Yarnstravaganza’ event at Quilters Quarters and a £40 donation from a neighbour.

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The Cherestanc W.I. raised £150 from their Christmas raffle.

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Richard and Liz Hamilton donated £1,050.00 in support of screening.

“On 14th February, the Scottish Parliamentary Rugby Team, whom David Hill played for, hosted the Commons and Lords RUFC for a fiercely contested Coldstream Cup. The Scottish side emerged victorious with a 36-17 win over the Commons and Lords. The post-match lunch raised £300, and members of both teams are pictured here at the Scottish Parliament. “CRY representatives, Rodger and Lesley Hill recently attended the British Heart Foundation (BHF) Scotland Parliamentary Reception held on 4th February 2026. This high-profile event centered on the launch of a critical new report titled ‘Bridging the Survival Divide:

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Our Fundraisers Strategically Improving OHCA Outcomes.’ The reception served as a powerful call to action for MSPs and policymakers to address the stark inequalities in cardiac arrest survival rates across Scotland.”

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Steven and Yvette donated £100.

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Barry Heneghan sent a donation of £310 raised from the Scottish Vs Irish PRFC Match 2026.

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Karin Rouse sent donations totalling £195.

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Kate Allister donated £100.

Mark Hudson

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Daniel Hughes

In Memory of

Richard Hill

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Malcolm and Nicola Hill and Keith and Charlotte Gosling donated £2,000, in memory of their son and grandson, Richard.

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Darley Abbey Cricket Club donated £500 in memory of Ian Bestwick.

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Stone Cricket League donated £704.

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AcuteCareAtHome raised £223.

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David Hughes sent donations totalling £640 from Duncan Richardson, Shraley Brook Media through sales of Around Audley Calendars.

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The Newcastle-Under-Lyme Lions Club donated £150.

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Betley & District Horticultural Society donated £500.

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Laura Hillier

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Michael and Daphne Wreford donated £100 in respect of the annual preChristmas sleigh ride.

Tony and Joan Hillier sent donations totalling £431 raised as follows; £391 raised by Pamela and Tracy Hoare from their three year coin collection and £40 from Mrs Hemshall in memory of Laura’s birthday. Tony and Joan Hillier sent a donation of £300 in lieu of Christmas presents and cards.

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Emma Horrell

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The Manchester Road Runners sent a donation of £126.06 from the ‘Run the Streets’ event.

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Paul Hutton

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Jude House

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Stuart Black donated £200.

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Kim Aubyn donated £500.

Sharon’s friend, Debbie Cutlan, and Ambreen Razia, who was Paul’s best friend, along with two of Debbie’s colleagues Jade Pilbeam and Sean Brogan did a 10km run in Richmond Park on Sunday 22nd January, 2023.

Our Fundraisers In Memory of

Naqash Iqbal

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Thomas Shepherd donated £100.

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Paula Quinn sent £100 from a CG prize / donation.

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J E Duckett Surfacing Ltd donated £100

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Paul Perry sent donations totalling £560, £100 for Ben Tibberts sponsorship, £100 on behalf of AT Contracting for sponsorship, £100 representing sponsorship for Ian Nicholson, £100 in respect of sponsorship and £160 from raffle tickets from work and his kids.

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Melissa James sent a donation of £150 in respect of raffle prizes.

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Andrew Quarry donated £100.

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Adam Green sent a donation of £100.

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Micks Garage donated £100.

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Richard Gibson donated £100.

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John Woodhouse donated £100.

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Rachael Knowles donated £150.

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Richard Taylor donated £100.

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Pier 1 Metalworks Ltd donated £100.

Mohammad Chughtai donated £250.

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David Irvine sent donations totalling £1,150.

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Jordan James

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Layla Ireland donated £341.

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Simeon Zacharias donated £200.

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David McKie donated £100.

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Lowther and Dawson donated £100.

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Jeff Walsh donated £100.

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Sam Bolsher donated £200.

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Hadwins Motor Group donated £500.

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Stacey Selby sent a donation of £200. •

Martin Cannon donated £100.

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Lisa, Mark and all at K L Venning Slaters Ltd donated £100.

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Pez darts team donated £140.

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Gates Travel donated £100.

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Kendal Powder Coating and Finishing donated £100.

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Graeme Seed donated £100.

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Andy Taylor donated £100.

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David Brown donated £100.

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Attain Construction donated £100.

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Derek Stafford donated £100.

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David James sent a donation of £609 raised from raffle tickets.

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Nigel Gill donated £100. •

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Swift Scaffolding donated £100.

Stephen Coward sent a donation of £250 from the two nights auction in Jersey.

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The James Cropper Community Support Committee donated £100.

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Maria James sent £1,097 raised from the 666 Bash through donations on the night.

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Jeanette Atkinson donated £100.

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The White Hart Sports & Social Club raised £573.21 from their Annual Darts Competition.

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Ian Greaves donated £120.

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Natland Road Garage donated £100.

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Joshua Jenkins

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Lloyds Bank Foundation sent a Match Giving donation of £500 in support of Jane Crook’s fundraising.

Aileen McLoughlin sent a donation of £200 raised from a cake sale. •

Alex Greensmith sent a donation of £500 from a CRY win on the High Peak Competition Charity Wheel.

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Heidi Worthington donated £100.

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Martin Young donated £100.

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Macclesfield College raised £1,976.21.

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Mia Jennings

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Gawsworth Primary School raised £568.10 from donations from their Christmas productions.

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Alison Seaborn donated £114.

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The Flower House donated £115 raised from ‘Mia bouquets’.

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David Beesley donated £300 in memory of Laura Beesley.

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James Jennings sent £567 representing donations received at the Kings School screenings.

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James Jennings sent £1,074.66 from a cake sale and screening donations.

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James Jennings sent a donation of £212.

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All Hallows Catholic College donated £146.

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Mia’s Festive Run raised £2,336

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Simon Boyd donated £100.

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Suzanne Clark sent a donation of £300, in support of Mia’s Festive Run, in memory of her daughter, Laura Beesley.

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James Jennings sent £702.01 raised from cake sales and donations received at a screening.

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Proforage donated £1,450 in support of Mia’s Festive Run.

The Pack Horse sent donations totalling £1,759 raised from Quiz’s and Bonus Ball.

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Mollylou Candles donated £100 raised from fragrance sales.

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The Bluebell Ball raised £16,510.48.

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Richard Collins sent a donation of £1,000.

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James Jennings sent a donation of £450 from cake sales at a screening event.

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Everybody Health & Leisure donated £600.

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Tracy Cresswell donated £100.

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Easter Gifts Sales raised £1,405.

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Gwen Jennings sent £110 representing donations from Uncle Mick’s 80th birthday in lieu of presents.

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“27th December 2025 over 120 decorated tractors, trucks, 4×4’s, vans, cars and quads drove through towns and villages across Cheshire bringing festive cheer to many. “Big thanks to Kevin Woodward and Higher Farm Riding School for organising, sponsors included Cheshire Roof Repairs, Cheshire Solar Services, Cheshire building plastics, CEH transport Ltd, Charlies of Cheshire, PW Services, Higher Farm riding school and Higher Farm education. “The event has raised £6,500 which is fantastic and enables young people to be screened, £600 was donated in loving memory of Laura Beesley who sadly passed away from a cardiac event in April 2025.” •

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Our Fundraisers Fundraising Walk Macclesfield and raised a total of £420. •

Dominique took part in the Beating the Bounds Fundraising Walk and raised a total of £385.

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Mark took part in the Beating the Bounds Fundraising Walk and raised a total of £615.

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Hilary & Chris took part in the Beating the Bounds Fundraising Walk and raised a total of £270.

been possible without the incredible help of Georgina Crump who not only ran the stall with me but also made loads of yummy baked goods. A massive thank you, as well, to the ladies at Wingrave Parish Church who also made delicious cakes for us to sell. We (Bryn’s family) are very grateful for Wingrave Community Association’s support and we hope to return for next year’s panto to raise even more money in honour of Bryn.”

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Tom Jones

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Leigh Jepson

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The Whippet Club of Ireland donated £160.36.

Andrew, Carole and Paul Jepson donated £100.

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Aiden Joyce

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Damien Jewell

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Jill Abuor-Okoh donated £325.

David Jewell donated £250.

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Alison and Mike donated £100.

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Stevie Jivani

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The Mole Valley Poets raised £107 from their Otherworlds Anthology sales.

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Bryn Jones

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Mair Jones sent a donation of £180.40 raised from a bake sale.

“On 28th and 29th November 2025 we sold cakes and pick & mix during Wingrave’s fabulous pantomine (Dracula) to raise money for CRY. We raised a total of £289.79 in memory of Bryn Jones. This would not have

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Asda Grangemouth raised £1,126.65.

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John and Anne Black donated £100.

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Jill Abuor-Okoh donated £125.

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Doreen and Jim Mitchell donated £800 in memory of their son, Gary.

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John McConville donated £100.

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The Bridge Inn and Royal Arms in Tillicoultry raised £350.

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Val Cowie sent a donation of £227 raised from the Dewer Brothers quiz night.

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Kieran Joyce

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Kington Golf Club donated £14,459 from a year’s worth of fundraising.

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Ann-Marie Key sent £1,225 representing donations and cake stall sales at the screening weekend.

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Alex Coward- Charity Football and Cricket Match and raised a total of £1,180.

Alex Kelly

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Richard Kelly sent £389.45 representing donations received at a screening weekend.

Sara McMorrow sent a donation of £100 in respect of a quiz.

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Bilal Khan

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Harlow College Quiz Team donated £100.

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Emma Hickey donated £100.

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Sarah Pullen donated £100.

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Katie and Jerry donated £100.

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Richard Kelly sent a donation of £830 raised from a quiz night at Roding Valley High School.

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Roding Valley High School raised £452.39.

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Nikki took part in the Thames Path Ultra Challenge and raised a total of £1,515.

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Ovidiu Parvu and team G-Research Make a Difference Month 2020 took part in the 30 Day Fitness Challenge and raised a total of £110.

Ross Klein

Zara Molloy and colleagues at Plumbcity Bedford took part in the Edale Skyline Challenge and raised a total of £1,202.

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Hutton FC received an award from the Thurlow Nunn Eastern Counties Football League and chose CRY to receive their charity donation of £250.

Judith Krish

Jonathan Krish donated £250.

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Rishi Kukar

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Andrew Key

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Ann-Marie Key sent £220 representing donations from friends and family for mince pies.

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Deborah Hale sent a donation of £100 in memory of Josie Phoenix.

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Paul Key sent a donation of £225 on behalf of TMU, Samlesbury. This was raised by colleagues of both Andrew and Paul as part of a Friday afternoon interdepartmental football tournament.

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Jannik Lam

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Greg Key sent £582 representing donations received in lieu of floral tributes, in memory of Josie Phoenix.

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David Sharples donated £100.

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Katie Harvey donated £150.

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Michael Land

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Parvin Kukar donated £250.

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Susan Oates donated £100.

David and Kate Thorpe raised donations totalling £3,450, this was through a ladies and gentlemans dinner on 6th

Our Fundraisers December and a further gentlemens’ dinner at Darrington Golf Club including a raffle and auction.

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Ian and Duncan Robertson sent a donation of £1,000 raised at Darrington Golf Course from a Golf Classic Tournament.

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Charles took part in the London to Brighton Cycle Ride 2025, using the bike Anthony built himself and raised a total of £1,540.

Marie Lipman donated £100.

Ipswich Borough Council colleagues raised £136.37 through holding a Christmas Jumper and cake sale day in honor of their colleague.

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Jake Lawler

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Sara and Anna took part in Barclays Knutsford 10K 2025 and raised a total of £800.

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Sophie Saunderson donated £100.

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Clare Langridge & Olivia Moorman

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Mark James and ROKiT choir held their event wincanton together - a memorial Concert for Clare, where lots of the local community music groups agreed to perform and raised a total of £2,835.36.

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Louise Flanagan sent donations totalling £16,020.58 raised from a charity evening, live auction, cake stalls, ‘Gallon Walks’ and sponsored runs, in commemoration of Paul’s 20th memorial. “As a community we wanted to celebrate Pauls 20th memorial with a real impact and set a target or raising £20,000 to give back and make a difference in Pauls memory. We raised funds through cake stalls at local football games, raffles, blind cards, a charity night with an auction as well as individual events. We had people who ran marathons, businesses that donated

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Carli Lansley

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Rebecca Griffiths donated £100.

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Karl Lansley sent a donation of £10,000 in respect of screenings.

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Mitchell Wilson donated £100.

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Karl Lansley sent £370 representing donations collected at the last 2 screening days.

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Karl Lansley donated £100.

their Christmas bonuses to the fund, local people who donated money, hampers, drinks, every single little bit helped to make a difference. We soon realised that we could not do it alone but with lots of little bits of help we could and we did achieve our goal.”

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Joshua Petch donated £200.

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The Holness family sent donations collected totalling £300.

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Peter and Susan Loncaster donated £100 in memory of their grandson.

Miriam Kate Lee

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No.19 Wellness and Beauty donated £213 raised from their advent calendar raffle.

Kettering Town Council donated £250 from the Ward Fund at the request of Cllr Ben Jameson.

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RS Group donated £5,000 in support of screening.

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Thrapston FC sent a donation of £675.

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Nicola Lee sent £639.55 raised from donations and refreshments at a screening day.

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Anthony Smith sent a donation of £1,060

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Morrisons Supermarket sent a Match Funding donation of £1,000 on behalf of their colleague Nicola Lee’s fundraising efforts.

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Rosi Labrum sent a donation of £141.60 raised from selling refreshments at a open garden.

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The Bideford Round Table sent £250 from their Santa 2025 fundraiser.

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Alice Turner sent a donation of £1,000.

Emma Kivuva donated £100.

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Matthew Luke

Ruby Lockwood

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Catherine Lovatt donated £100.

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Dale Lockwood sent a donation of £224.

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Swanland Parish Council raised £212.19 from their annual Christmas event.

Katherine Luke sent a donation of £250 raised from a Bingo Bonus Ball.

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Alan Lumley

Dale Lockwood sent donations totalling £7,523.29. •

Jenny Lumley and Julia Fryer took part in CRY Heart of Durham Walk 2025 and raised a total of £250.

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Josh Lomas

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Amy Griffiths sent a donation of £1,000.

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Susan Aris sent donations totalling £220 representing donations from Howard’s 70th birthday in lieu of gifts.

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Jude MacDonald

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Anoushka Frain sent donations totalling £754.59 from Christmas fundraising.

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The Carrbridge Church Burns Night raised £140.

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Gillian and Andrew donated £100.

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Calum Binnie sent a donation of £1,180.70.

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S3 pupils at Kingussie High School carried out fundraising activities in December and raised £211.94.

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Ruth MacDonald sent donations totalling £100.66 from Christmas fundraising.

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Evelyn Ewen sent a donation of £700 raised from a Christmas tree collection.

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Adam Thomson donated £150.

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Subsea7 raised £620.

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The Rotary Club of Westhill & District sent £210, raised from donations at the Rotary Primary 4/5 and 6/7 Quiz Nights, with final total matched by the club.

Grantown Grammar School raised £500 from their Christmas fundraising activities, including Ceilidhs, selling gifts made by the Beekeepers and a Christmas Jumper Day.

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Ann Mackintosh sent a donation of £100.

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Kyle Munro sent donations totalling £1,700 raised from a 24-hour row.

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Ann Mackintosh sent donations totalling £4,167.34 from the Ceilidh for Cal fundraiser in Carrbridge.

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Dee Scott donated £100.

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Ann Mackintosh sent £622.20 from donations received at a screening.

The Buckie and District Community Choir donated £500

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Teresa McQuade sent a donation of £1,456 raised from a race night at the Star hotel in memory of Calum.

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Seasgair Lodges Perimeter of Scottish Highlands (Virtual Walk) raised a total of £883..

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Ross took part in the Loch Ness Marathon 2025 and raised a total of £1,255.

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Anna took part in the Loch Ness Marathon 2025 and raised a total of £832.

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“Anna and I took on the Loch Ness Marathon in support of CRY.

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The Buckie and District Community Choir Christmas concert collections raised £430.

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Unite SC/157 NHS Ayrshire and Arran donated £500 in loving memory of Callan Thain.

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Alex Findlay sent a donation of £1,200 raised by the Army Veterans.

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Irene Carson donated £100.

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Boat of Garten Church raised £235.85 from their Christmas Eve and Christmas Day services.

“This was a cause that meant a great deal to me personally. I was good friends with Calum Mackintosh through Highland Rugby Club and in November 2023, Calum sadly passed away following a sudden cardiac arrest. Anna and I wanted to do something that could make a difference and raising money for CRY felt like a meaningful way to honour his memory while supporting the work they do. “The marathon itself was a fairly last-minute decision which made things more challenging. The Loch Ness Marathon is known for being a tough route and without a huge amount of preparation it was never going to be easy. There were points on the day where it really tested

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Margaret Macleod donated £100.

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Michael Lees Maddock

“In total we raised around £2,000 for CRY which we’re both proud of. It made all the effort worthwhile knowing we were able to support such an important cause and hopefully contribute in some way to preventing similar tragedies in the future.”

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West Wickham Lodge No. 2948 donated £1,000.

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Alastair Maclean

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Bobbi Maclean sent £432.46 representing donations received in lieu of floral tributes, in memory of her husband.

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Andrew Macleod

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Iain and Norma Maciver donated £100.

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Ann Morrison sent a donation of £1,100.

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Barbara Maddock sent a donation of £340 raised from raffles and tombolas throughout November and December.

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The Ladies Social Section of the Preston and District N.F.U donated £100.

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The Preston Grasshoppers RFC donated £630 raised from proceeds of a match day raffle.

“Ann and I were invited along to the match to represent CRY, the pre match dining tables were decorated with Balloon Hearts. Not Love Hearts but loved hearts. Before the match we chatted with people and displayed our information board. Grasshoppers held a raffle and we did a bucket collection. In total we raised £805. A special mention to Jackie who was a real star with her organisation of the event. Thank you Grasshoppers, you always make us welcome and your continuing support means the world to us at Heartfelt.” •

The Heartfelt Group raised £140 from a bucket collection at Preston Grasshoppers Rugby Club.

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Barbara Maddock donated £120.

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Louise Young sent £240 representing donations received in lieu of floral tributes, in memory of her father, Harry Tattersall.

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Tolsta Community Development Ltd sent a donation of £4,000.

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The Nicolson Institute sent donations totalling £500.

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Su Quinn donated £100.

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Ann Morrison sent a donation of £1,021.

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Carol Rogers donated £100.

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The committee of the Lewis & Harris 40th School Reunion 2026 donated £450.

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Heads and Tails sent donations totalling £186.84 raised from a quiz.

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The Northwood 41 Club raised £840 from their Santa Sleigh Collection 2025.

Alan Mayger donated £100.

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Simon took part in a golf fundraiser in memory of his brother-in-law, completing 54 holes in one day, which is around 12 hours of golf with an 18 mile walk and raised a total of £1,919.16.

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Aisling took part in Edinburgh Kiltwalk 2025 and raised a total of £2,579.43.

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Katie McLaughlan took part in the CRY Heart of Durham Walk 2025 and raised a total of £1,250.

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Gwenfair Mason sent £15,000 representing donations raised from the following; Whitland Classic Car & Motorcycle Club, MOT Centre Clynderwen, Teifi Valley Vintage Show, Carmarthen Show Jumping, Clarbeston Road Show, Dean’s Digger Day, Irish Welsh Tractor Day, Lampeter Velfrey Village Hall Raffle and Crymych Vintage Show. •

Ashmole and co fundraiser raised a total of £4,288.

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Val and Roger Mason donated £100.

Dennis and Barbara Merchant donated £100.

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Nicola Merriman sent a donation of £460 raised from a cake sale.

• Nicky rasised a total of £160 from a Nordic Walk and calendars. “Nicky my lovey friend, organises a Christmas walk and lunch for all her walkers every year. Jeanett one of her walkers kindly makes the calendars for us all which are sold. They are of all our wonderful walks throughout the year, thanks to Jeanett and all who bought them, we raised £160 which is brilliant! “We all have such a wonderful time. The hunters lodge provides us with a scrumptious Christmas lunch and look after us all very well, they even help with the quiz which Jeanett’s husband kindly organises. Thank you to all my lovely friends for your amazing support.”

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Phillippa Livesey sent £300 representing donations received in lieu of floral tributes, in memory of her father.

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Amy Moore

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Colin took part in Belfast Half Marathon 2025 and raised a total of £1,833.38.

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Lisa Mullington sent donations totalling £2,640 raised from a raffle.

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Lisa took part in Potters ‘arf Marathon and raised a total of £2977.4.

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Carol took part in the The Potters ‘Arf marathon, 2025 and raised a total of £337.53.

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Adrian Scripps Ltd donated £100.

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The Easter Flower Festival at Capel Church raised £1,425.

Lisa Mullington sent a donation of £161.51 from Kate Wood and her friends.

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Andrew Murch

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Alastair Cruickshank donated £2,000.

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Nick Oswald sent a donation of £300.

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James Murgatroyd

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Shirley Hall donated £500.

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Pardeep Nagra

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Ravens Wood School raised £205.18.

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Matty Morgan

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Patricia Holman sent £135 representing donations made from book sales at Westfaling Street Pharmacy, Hereford.

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Patricia Holman sent a donation of £143 raised from proceeds from a Tombola at Rowlands Westfaling Street Pharmacy Hereford.

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Scott Sjoerdsma sent a donation of £1,500, raised from a charity football match, in memory of Steven Dickens.

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The Bilston & District Pool League donated £1,100.

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Dalbag Nagra sent donations totalling £242.85 raised from a screening at the Way Youth Zone.

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James Naylor sent donations totalling £2,131.

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Thomas Carter donated £250.

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Neal Lillywhite donated £150.

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Robert Naylor donated £100.

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Eve Rose donated £100.

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Clifford Moor Farm donated £200.

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Phillippa Naylor donated £500.

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Yichen Chuang sent a donation of £180.

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Myles Oates sent a donation of £635.

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Greg Henson donated £500.

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James Naylor sent a donation of £170 from Grand National Sweepstake Proceeds.

Lucy McCreery sent a donation of £340 from money left over from the Broomwood Hall 10-year reunion.

Clarissa’s Campaign for Young Hearts raised £104,162.42. This donation is thanks to an incredible fundraising effort by friends, family and supporters at a Curry and Ceilidh evening which match funded new donations inspired by Simon’s mammoth run from Tavistock to Plymouth over the ice on Dartmoor and the deep puddles lower down towards the sea in December 2025.

“Organisers, volunteers and 270 supporters came together for an evening of curry and ceilidh in memory of Clarissa. Together, we have raised funds for increased capacity to screen young people and to diagnose heart conditions which may be undetected due to lack of symptoms.

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Dan took part in a skydive and raised a total of £1,074.97.

“After deciding I needed to do more for CRY and for Jennifer’s fund the most natural thing that came to mind was jumping out of a plane at 15,000 feet. Of course! “It also fitted quite nicely into my on going mid-life crisis. The jump itself was the most surreal, exhilarating and thrilling thing I have ever done and I can highly recommend it to anyone, and even better I managed to raise over £1000 for CRY from kind donations.”

“Wandsworth Civic Suite was bedecked in sunflowers and thistles conveying Clarissa’s joyful and sunny disposition together with our Celtic ceilidh theme. We were delighted to welcome CRY ambassador and BBC News presenter, Ben Brown, to inspire our guests to be generous and to have fun, and to talk about his own association with CRY through dear friends of his, the Clabburns, who lost their son, Tom when he was just 14 to a symptomless cardiac condition. We held a combination of a silent and live auction over curry and then the whole room of reeling novices and pros were choreographed and “called” round the room for the Gay Gordon and Strip the Willow. “It was the perfect way to remember our beloved daughter in the spirit she was fortunate enough to possess - fun loving and always on the go - and to raise important funds so that other families may avert a tragedy like ours and like so many others I have come to know.” •

Alexander Dustan donated £1,000.

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Allegra Bernstorff donated £250.

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Cantab Catering donated £210 raised from takings at the “Brew&Blue” café.

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Michael Corbett donated £500.

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Erica Bellia donated £100.

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The Sixes in the City Charity Cricket Tournament raised £682.68.

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Richard McElwaine donated £100.

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Hemant Patel donated £200.

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Matilda Jenkins sent a donation of £1,012 raised from a netball tournament at Broomwood.

“On Saturday 11th April we held a netball tournament in memory of our friend Clarissa Nicholls, who died May 2023 after a sudden cardiac arrest whilst hiking in France. “Clarissa was extremely sporty and loved being part of a team, always bringing energy, determination and encouragement to everything she did. With this in mind, we decided to organise a netball tournament in her memory to raise money for CRY.

“We were very lucky to have Kaitlin Lawrence umpiring. She is a former Super League player for Surrey Storm who was diagnosed with Arrhythmogenic Cardiomyopathy and had to stop playing. “It was so special to see so many of Clarissa’s friends coming together, celebrating her love of sport and keeping her memory alive in such a positive way. The atmosphere throughout the afternoon was incredibly uplifting, with lots of support from the sidelines and a real sense of togetherness. “We also had CRY posters, leaflets and t-shirts displayed, helping to raise awareness, and we were grateful for the support and donations received throughout the day. Alongside the tournament, we held a bake sale which was a big success, with lots of homemake cakes and treats kindly contributed and enjoyed by everyone. “We are so pleased to have raised a total of £1,012. We are delighted that this money will go towards CRY to help prevent young sudden cardiac deaths through awareness, screening and research, as well as supporting affected families. “It was a fantastic event and a really meaningful way to remember Clarissa and we hope to make this an annual event. Thank you very much to CRY for all of your support.”

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Michael David Nixon

“The event was hosted at Broomwood Prep, where a few of us went to school with Clarissa, which made the day feel even more special and full of memories. The sun came out for the afternoon, and we were so pleased to have around 80 people there supporting and taking part. Six teams competed in a round robin tournament, followed by semi-finals and a final. The matches were fast-paced and full of energy, with everyone getting really stuck in. It quickly became a competitive tournament, but most importantly it was filled with laughter, encouragement and great team spirit. Congratulations to Ella’s team, who were our overall winners on the day.

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Angie took part in the Sheffield 10k 2025 and raised a total of £108.73.

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Nigel took part in the Sheffield 10k 2025 and raised a total of £167.40.

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Metcalfe Farms donated £150 from a fundraiser at the Bolton Arms Leyburn.

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Olivia North

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Adam took part in the 7 valleys Ultra and raised a total of £5,230. The PwC Foundation sent a Match Giving donation of £250.00 in support of Adam Zielinski’s fundraising efforts.

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Lucia Oram

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In memory of Lucia, a group of her family and friends walked a marathon from Hale (on Mersey) to Hale (Cheshire) in September 2025 and raised a total of £9,395.29.

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In memory of Lucia, a group of her family and friends walked a a marathon from Hale (on Mersey) to Hale (Cheshire) and raised a total of £400.

Derek and Pat Northedge donated £200.

In Memory of

Amy Osborne

In Memory of

Matthew Notley

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The Chase School sent a donation of £1,208.63 from fundraising activities by students.

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Charlie has organised a number of fundraising events for the next 12 months and raised a total of £172.

Alfie Nunn

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Judith Mackaness donated £100.

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Andrew Osborne sent a donation of £150 following a talk he gave.

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Giovanni Pacini

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Clarissa held a cheese and wine auction at St Michael’s Centre in Abergavenny and raised a total of £120.

Nicky Reader donated £100.

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Gavin Collery sent a donation of £100 in support of his taking part in the Great Bristol Run.

Gavin took part in the Thames Moonlight 10 Walk 2025 and raised a total of £440.

Thomas Padmore

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Tim Griffin donated £350.

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Simon Pangborn

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Nicola Barker sent a donation a donation of £100 raised by her craft group.

In Memory of

Max Oliver

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Rowen Brooks sent a donation of £200 from Kezia and her colleagues at Children’s Choice.

In Memory of

Vicky Parker

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Donna Parker sent a donation of £700.

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Carolyn Brown donated £100.

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BAE Systems donated £150 from their Christmas fundraiser.

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Liberton Primary School donated £150.

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Kath sent £146 representing a 12 a week snowball rollover donation.

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The Submarine’s Charity Quiz Night raised £2,350.

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Jean Edmondson sent £750 raised from donations received in lieu of presents at her 95th birthday celebration.

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Rochester Fire Station donated £100.

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Kerry, Graham and family donated £100.

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SMITE PEG Group donated £700.

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Deanne Sloan donated £100 in memory of her grandson, Ethan.

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Steve Parker sent £395 raised during a screening day at Ulverston Medical Centre.

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Charles and Doreen donated £100.

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Douglas Pavey donated £100.

In Memory of

Ethan Pavey

In Memory of

Olivia Parson

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Patrick Forbes donated £150.

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Christopher Clegg donated £100.

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Robert Baines donated £300.

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Josh Andrews donated £100.

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Benjamin Percival

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Daniel, George, Greg and Oliver took part in Tough Mudder London South 2025 and raised a total of £690.

In Memory of

Tom Petley

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Mark Paterson

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Grannie Moo donated £200.

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Andy Stowe donated £100.

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Jason Bearder organised a pool competition at Parkeston Railway Club which raised £359.71.

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Brian Petley sent donations totalling £120 raised from Facebook sales.

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Brian Petley sent a donation of £795 raised from a Pig Racing Event at The Royal Oak in Dovercourt on Easter Sunday.

David and Anne Paterson donated £200.

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James Patterson

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Kelvin Wilson sent a donation of £2,553.64 raised from a charity golf day.

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Alan Double - Tendring All Stars vs Inter Legends Football Match raised a total of £435.

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Nicky Martin donated £200.

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Edward and Francesca took part in Run Reigate 2025 and raised a total of £935.

Andrew Pickering

Aiden Bradley Poxon

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Sharon Levett sent a donation of £100 in lieu of sending Christmas cards.

James Poynton

John Pirie

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Harry Tomkinson was Sober for October and raised a total of £1,060.

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Mark Powell sent a donation of £6,800 towards screening.

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Graham Lysaght donated £100.

Lerwick Celtic Football Club raised £900.

EMN Plant “The Big Tea Break” raising money for Shetland Heart Screening and raised a total of £600.

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Robert Poysor

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Sue Cook sent a donation of £512.

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Bewdley Carnival 2025 donated £250.

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Alden Price

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Alessandro Pomfret

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Stephen and Nadia Pomfret donated £200.

Stephen and Nadia Pomfret donated £200 in memory of Alessandro’s 25th birthday.

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Richard Ponting

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Rita Ponting sent donations totalling £100 raised in the following ways; £28 from Tytherington Village Party, £45 from Tytherington History Group and £27 from the sale of preserves.

GXO Logistics Ltd donated £2,500.

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Wendy Pritchard

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John Pritchard sent £390, representing donations received in lieu of floral tributes in memory of his wife.

In Memory of

Craig Rawlinson

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Kay Rawlinson sent donations totalling £1,570 raised in the following ways; £720 raised from the local Spar shop, £320 from a coffee morning and £530 raised from an annual memorial ball.

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Liam Rodgers

Alex took part in the Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge and raised a total of £2,600.

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Graham and Anne Hunter donated £100.

Emma Rodgers sent a donation of £4,100.

Luke Rogers

Martletwy YFC donated £220 from a Christmas charity fundraiser.

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Emily Fox sent £200 raised from wedding day donations received and in lieu of wedding favours on the day.

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Deborah Rogers donated £103.07.

Alex Reid

Roger Sharp took part in CRY’s Heart of Durham Walk 2025, raising sponsorship totalling £165 with the support of Ainsworth Bowling Club.

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Hayley Sharp and the Waterman Aspen team took part in CRY’s Heart of Durham Walk 2025 and raised a total of £345.

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Derek Say sent a donation of £500.

Stephen Rogers

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Jamie-Leigh Rose

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Sam Rose organised a Christmas light fundraiser and raised a total of £235.

In Memory of

Jordan Relph

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Lauren Relph sent donations totalling £800 raised from the Galentine’s Charity Night 2026.

In Memory of

Hamish Ross

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Alison and Tony Atkins donated £100.

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Niamh Ross sent donations totalling £250 raised from 2025 calendar sales.

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Charlotte Richardson

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Laura, Richard, William and Oliver Anderson took part in CRY’s Heart of Durham Walk 2025 and raised a total of £105.

June Ross and Liz Allan sent a donation of £177 raised at Rogart PTA Christmas sale.

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Robert Rowan

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James Roberts

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Daniel fundraised through two bike rides for what would have been James’ 40th birthday and raised a total of £1,056.40.

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The Brentford Lifeline Society raised £2,000 from their Christmas event.

Northriver Ltd donated £20,000 in support of screening.

Our Fundraisers In Memory of

Finlay Rutherford

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Lynne Calder donated £100.

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Colin and Gillian Rutherford donated £1,000 in memory of their son.

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The Nationwide Pitreavie team held a bake sale, raffle and blind bid for a signed Arsenal shirt in branch and raised £303.

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Sarah Duke sent donations totalling £160 from colleagues at Ettrick House for the Scottish Munro Challenge.

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Sarah Duke sent a donation of £255 representing Easter Raffle Fundraiser Ettrick House proceeds.

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Jill Robertson sent donations totalling £1,060 raised from bake sales.

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Alex Whyte donated £100.

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Bernard Adam donated £100.

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Scott Gilfillan donated £100.

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Lesley, Olivia, Seb and Callum donated £100 in memory of their nephew and cousin.

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Laura Walker donated £250.

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Fay Clark donated £100.

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Gordon Foster donated £100.

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Olive Patterson donated £100.

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Jog Cowdenbeath donated £220.

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Melanie Sinclair held a raffle and raised £1,740.

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Callan and Georgia donated £100.

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Lynn McInroy donated £100.

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Joyce Davies donated £100.

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Richard Robertson donated £200.

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Sheila Park donated £100.

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Natasha Settle donated £150.

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Colin Rutherford donated £100.

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Stephen Sharp sent a donation of £1,000.

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Moorelands Charity donated £7,000 in support of screening.

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Luke Rutter

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Jill organised a fundraising tennis tournament and raised a total of £955.

In Memory of

Suanu Saro-Wiwa

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Christopher Thompson donated £100.

Richard ‘Dickie’ Sawyer

Amanda took part in a charity golf day and raised a total of £3,060.

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Sarah Duke sent a donation of £120 raised from Ettrick House sweetie bag sales.

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Torleys Bar Lochgelly donated £300 raised during their race night fundraising.

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Jill Robertson sent a donation of £220 raised from a bake sale, organised by Stuart and Harrison Wilson.

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Mike Scott

Allan and Marje Scott donated £130, including a donation of £30 from Carol Gamble.

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Lesley Mease sent a donation of £342 raised from Craft Club and Celtic Tour.

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Lesley Mease sent a donation of £300 raised from a Easter Disco Night, organised by Lorna.

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Lesley Mease sent donations totalling £215 from the Grand National and screening collection.

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King Alfred Crown Green Bowling Club donated £150.

Tracey Dawn Sendell

Dee Ambler sent donations totalling £836.81.

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Matthew Seymour

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Bishopton Rugby Club donated £250 raised from their Santa Dash and fundraising walk.

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Clare Brooke donated £100.

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Stewart Craig and Bishopton Rugby Club took part in their Movember fundraiser and raised a total of £154.93.

In Memory of

Paul Sheridan

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Kate Fender completed a sky dive and raised a total of £275.

In Memory of

Evan Shonfield

In Memory of

Richard Shaw

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Connor Akers donated £850 raised from taking part in the Singapore HalfMarathon.

Peter and Sharon Shonfield donated £100 in memory of Evan’s 29th birthday.

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Wilson Shepherd

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BAE Systems donated £150 from their Christmas fundraiser.

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Kay Hyland donated £200.

Huzaifa Siddiqi

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Abdul Moiz Siddiqi donated £613.27 in memory of his nephew, Huzaifa.

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Doreen Sinden

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TK Maxx & Homesense Foundation donated £500.

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Alison Halliday sent £496.22 raised from a Christmas jumper Day at work, from A43, A47, A78, A84, A85, A98 and SSNA.

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BAE Systems Marine Workplace Trust donated £1,000.

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The Technology Enablement team bake sale raised £230.

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Matthew Clayton donated £570 raised from taking part in the the Liverpool Half Marathon.

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Karen Sinden sent £410 representing donations received in lieu of floral tributes, in memory of her mother.

Aashi Sinha

Ajay Sinha sent a donation £100 raised from the Cafe 114 event.

Our Fundraisers In Memory of

Cameron Slater

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Kate Farr donated £140.

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Tracey Davis donated £210.

Katie, Louise and Yas raised £2,765.20 from their Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge.

Catherine Lewis sent a donation of £200 raised from a Charity Show.

In Memory of

David Smith

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Rachel Smith donated £130.

In Memory of

Ben Smith

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Bruce Waymark donated £140.

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Susie Parry donated £140.

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David Walker donated £140.

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Katharine Vaughan donated £140.

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Paul Murphy donated £140.

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Anna Brockman donated £140.

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Sara Rees donated £140.

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Mark Mugford donated £140.

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Gareth Davies donated £100.

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Kerin Stroude donated £140.

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Joanna McEwen donated £140.

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Sarah Jackson donated £100.

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Ruth Macleod donated £300.

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James Wetherill donated £210.

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Jayne Hews donated £100.

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Rebecca Boyes donated £210.

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Paula Smith raised £256.29 from a Bake Sale.

In Memory of

Jared Smith

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Jordan Addis donated £100.

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Joanna Rigler swam the English Channel and raised a total of £6,487.

“2025 marks the 10 year anniversary since losing my son, Jordan. To remember him in a positive way I decided to do something that he knew was a lifelong ambition of mine and that he would have fully supported and encouraged me to achieve. We often talked about me doing this massive challenge and he was keen to be part of my boat support crew.”

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Robert Daniel Smith

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Nathan Annakin sent £208.38 representing donations received in lieu of floral tributes, in memory of his father, Graham Frederick Annakin.

Lisa Cooke sent £200 representing donations received in lieu of floral tributes, in memory of Mrs Cynthia Wilkinson.

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Phillip Standing

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Sue Fisher donated £100 from a Premium Bond Win.

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Sue Fisher donated £200 in sponsorship for Kate Standing who ran 14 miles along the North Downs Surrey.

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Sue Fisher sent a donation of £1,000 from family.

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Our Fundraisers In Memory of

Jono Stead

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Karen Stead donated £1,000 in memory of Jono’s birthday.

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Barry and Lesley Greenlaws Christmas lights display collection raised £2,000.

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Nadine Mills donated £150.

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Marion Rhodes donated £100.

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Karen Stead sent £341 representing donations received from a screening weekend.

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Joshua ran the Chester 10k and raised £160

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Pam Woodcock sent a donation of £150 raised from a general knowledge quiz evening.

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Elsie Stretch fundraised through a bake sale, dog treats & a 10km Swiftathon walk/jog and raised a total of £1,455.

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Paula, Lucy and Pearl took part in the Beating the Bounds Walk and raised a total of £810.

In Memory of

David Styles

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Michael Styles donated £200.

In Memory of

Christopher SutherlandWalker

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Sarah Sharpe sent a donation of £200 raised from her craft sales.

In Memory of

Lewis Stewart

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Investec PLC sent a Match Giving donation of £1,000 in support of Graeme Stewart’s fundraising efforts.

In Memory of

Martin Talbot

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Shrewsbury House raised £294.

In Memory of

Dan Stockell

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Harry Taylor

Jusryna took part n the Zoladex Football tournament and raised a total of £385.

In Memory of

Samantha and Stevie took part in Edinburgh Kiltwalk 2025 and raised a total of £1,790.

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Michael Stretch

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Jossy took part in the Beating The Bounds challenge - a 35kim community walk around Macclesfield and raised a total of £490.

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Annie Houghton sent a donation of £300 raised by Merry Maid of New Ollerton, from holding a ‘Yarnstravaganza’.

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Judy Smith sent donations totalling £700 raised from a craft stall, through the sale of home made Christmas cards and handbags.

The Haven Arms raised £2,000 from their charity day, this included singers and a disco on all day and evening whom all gave their time free off charge.

In Memory of

Suzanne Taylor

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Beryl Ewing sent a donation of £150 raised from the sale of hand made Christmas cards.

Our Fundraisers In Memory of

Dale Tennent-Butler

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Angela Hale - took part in the inspired November Challenge and raised a total of £1,093.

In Memory of

Callan Thain

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Malcolm and Lorraine Thain sent £2,134.71 representing total donations received in lieu of floral tributes, in memory of their son.

In Memory of

Gareth Llywelyn Thomas

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The John Marker Trust donated £100.

In Memory of

Jack Thomas

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“Completed the bike course, still with a smile. Now for the part I was dreading, not had a decent block of running since I signed up due to IT band issues. To top that, this would be my first marathon and I was buzzing to get to the red carpet and had no real issue. Hearing those words ‘YOU ARE AN IRONMAN’ makes all the dark mornings and late nights worth it. The support I received on course was truly incredible, theres no feeling like it. Can’t thank my friends and family enough for making the trip down and cheering me on. To my amazing girlfriend Jess. Than you for being my biggest supporter, having to listen to triathlon talk 24/7 and making sacrifices to support me.. you deserve this holiday more than me. To my best buddy Scott WinnelI know you won’t take any credit, but what you helped me achieve in 9 months is remarkable. From a guinea pig in your coaching journey to an Ironman. Coach, training partner, best friend. I owe you a beer my friend. “Lastly my reason why.. to you Jack Thomas my childhood best friend, although I was cursing you through the training for giving me your dodgy knees it was all worth it in the end. Helping raise money to support your amazing family and CRY was a no brainer when taking on this challenge.” •

Salli Morris sent a donation of £250 from the boys and families of Caerleon under 15s.

Blackwood RFC raised £3,943.56 from The Jack Thomas Memorial Games.

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Oliver Thompson

Kane Jones raised further donations totalling £960, making a total of £2,300 raised from taking part in the Ironman Wales 2025.

“Ironman Wales 2025. 12:01:31 - Swim - 1:15:25 - Bike - 6:22:05 - Run - 4:03:55. What an amazing experience from start to finish, the crowds were unbelievable and it was breathtaking looking up from the beach. For a first full distance I can’t ask for anymore, I felt calm and in control of majority of the race. The main focus point was to enjoy it and just stick to Scotty’s orders and I’ll do just fine. Swim was spot on. The bike was tough, felt really strong first lap. I had a bit of a wobble on the bike but those ham and cheese croissants hit different at the personal needs stop.

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Cheryle and Graham Thompson and Sandra and David Gooseman sent a donation of £140.

In Memory of

Joe Tiplady

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Sir Richard Sutton Limited donated £1,000 from their company charity initiative, CRY was nominated by employee, Elizabeth Duke.

In Memory of

Isabelle Tudisca

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Ciaran Padhiar took part in the Tallinn Ironman Triathlon and raised a total of £2,004.

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Jordanna Turnbull sent £120 representing donations received in lieu of floral tributes, in memory of her father.

Elaine Ward sent donations totalling £2,410 raised as follows; £800 from Dore Mercia Townswomen Guild, £60 from Cass Rawlings, £300 from the Dronfield WI Christmas Raffle, £50 from herself and Ian in lieu of sending Christmas cards and £1,200 raised from their Annual Gig at Coal Aston Village Hall.

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Chloe Waddell

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The students of Altrincham Grammar School for Girls raised £419.61.

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Zara Mehmood sent a donation of £1,000.

Altrincham Grammar School For Girls donated £150

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George Watson

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Dennis & Chris Walker

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Nicholas Walker sent £104 representing donations received in lieu of floral tributes, in memory of his father. •

Kay Kositzki sent £1,275 representing donations received in lieu of floral tributes, in memory of her husband, Mick Kositzky from his family and friends.

Angela, Tim, Chris and family sent £263 representing donations received in lieu of floral tributes, in memory of their mother, Lily Harris.

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Thomas Wall

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Christopher Wall sent £430.48 representing donations received in lieu of floral tributes, in memory of his mother, Irene Wall.

Derek Gammage donated £100.

In Memory of

Jessica Whalley

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Gail Harmon-Child sent a donation of £1,200 raised from a raffle and tombola.

In Memory of

Matthew Wallbank

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Lesley and Steven Wallbank, Charlie and Janean Brady and Catherine and Martin Ford sent donations totalling £100.

In Memory of

Neil Wickers

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Patrick Walsh

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Niamh took part the 51st Annual Wimbledon Village Stables Sponsored Ride and raised a total of £903.

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Brian Taylor chose CRY as one of his charities of the year during his time as Mayor of Blackburn and raised £3,880.

Our Fundraisers In Memory of

Anja Wilson

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Bradford Soup donated £200.

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Venus and Aphrodites Touch donated £310.

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Jane Hardy donated £100.

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Carly Wilson sent donations totalling £415 raised through ticket sales and a raffle at a Soundbath event, hosted by Judy.

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The Anja Wilson Black Tie Ball raised £9,224.46.

“On 20th March, we proudly held a black tie ball in memory of Anja, bringing together an incredible 150 people for an evening of reflection, connection and fundraising. “Thanks to the overwhelming generosity of our community, we raised over £9,200 for CRY. Local businesses showed outstanding support through donated prizes and table sponsorships, helping to make the event truly special. The atmosphere on the night was both uplifting and meaningful, with many guests already asking when the next event will be.

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Rebecca Ganach donated £100.

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Sal and Graeme donated £1,000.

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Jane Brown sent £200 raised from a collection box from the West End Pub, Gomersal, Cleckheaton.

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Sally Greenfield donated £1,000.

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Gary, Karen, Charlotte and the team at Xrocker donated £1,105.

“We are so grateful to everyone who contributed to honouring Anja’s memory in such a powerful way, while supporting vital work to prevent young sudden cardiac deaths.”

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The Queensbury Singers raised £160.60 from their carol singing at Darley Street Market and Queensbury Tesco.

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The Clayton Parish Council donated £4,550 in support of screening.

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Morrisons Supermarket sent a Match Funding donation of £1,000 on behalf of their colleague Kevin Wilson’s fundraising efforts.

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Kevin Wilson sent a donation of £820 raised through a raffle to win a PlayStation 5 bundle.

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George at Leeds Mods donated £100.

“Queensbury Singers brought festive music to the award-winning Darley Street Market on Saturday 13 December, then sang again at Queensbury Tesco on Wednesday 17 December, raising money for CRY.

In Memory of

Carolynn Wilson

• Temperatures were low but spirits were high, and the generosity of market visitors and shoppers will help fund CRY’s cardiac screening events and support for families affected by young sudden cardiac death. Thank you to everyone who donated, to Darley Street Market and Queensbury Tesco for hosting us, and to the choir members who gave their time and money.” •

Craig Wilson sent £518 representing donations received in lieu of floral tributes.

In Memory of

Lee Wilson

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Coombe Dean School’s Alternative Christmas Card collection raised £331.

Richard Hall donated £150.

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Adrianne hosted a coffee morning and other fundraising events and raised a total of £100.

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Cambion Electronics held various fundraising events and raised a total of £535.

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Toby took part in the London Stadiums Ultra and raised a total of £897.50.

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Amy took part in the Thames Moonlight 10 Walk 2025 and raised a total of £280.

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Harry took part in Bala Triathlon and Chester Marathon and raised a total of £410.

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Marie and her son Roman took part in the Junior Great North Run, dressed as Spiderwoman and Spiderman and raised a total of £135.

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Allan was part of Team RETA, taking part in Edinburgh Kiltwalk 2025 and raised a total of £1,209.01.

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Darcie ran 5k everyday in the month of October and raised a total of £2,000.

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Paul Paling donated £200

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Ryan Wyatt

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Michael took part in a tandem skydive and raised a total of £1,100.

In Memory of

Michael Yendall

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Craig, Nathan and Joe took part in a coast to coast challenge, starting at Walney Island and finishing at Whitby and raised a total of £1,635.

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Kevin Turner donated £200 in support of the Ben Aldred myHeart Fund.

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Basia McMillan sent a donation of £3,000 in support of the Frankie McMillan screening fund.

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Chapter of Regularity C339 donated £500.

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Judith Lovett sent a donation of £3,000 representing a legacy donation bequeathed by her aunt to support screening.

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Gleno Valley Young Farmers Club chose CRY as their charity of the year and raised £15,000

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A legacy totalling £121,754.31 bequeathed from the wills of Leslie and Elizabeth Killick. Elizabeth chose CRY in remembrance of the the support given to her family, and to further the preventative work that CRY carries out through screening and research.

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“In October 2024, just moments after crossing the finish line of a half marathon, I collapsed with seizures and went into cardiac arrest. Paramedics treated me on the scene and discovered I was having a heart attack. My ‘down time’, the period I spent without a heartbeat, was seven minutes. I was placed into an induced coma, and in December 2024, underwent open-heart surgery.

“At one stage, my family were warned that I might never walk or talk again. To be able to return to exercise,

General Fundraising something that has always been such a huge part of my life, is something I’ll never take for granted. “One year later, in October 2025, I set myself a challenge to run 5K every single day to raise money for CRY. “I’m incredibly grateful to have been given a second chance at life, and I want to use it to raise awareness and support for others. “ •

Sam and Stuart took part in the Beating the Bounds walk and raised a total of £230.

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Suzanne took part in Border City’s Heartbeat Challenge and raised a total of £295.

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Paragon Bank sent donations totalling £3,905.50 raised in the following ways £550 thanks to a Children’s Christmas Party fundraiser, £1,413.50 during a Christmas Fundraiser, £677 during an International Men’s Day fundraiser and £1,265 during a sponsored silence

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Antares Global Management held a Christmas Charity Day fundraiser and raised a total of £4,999.11.

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Alice Perkins sent further donations of £250 on behalf of the Great Haseley community pub quiz fundraiser.

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Long Bennington Rotary Club donated £100.

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Karen Selby sent a donation of £200 raised from a Festive Family Squash event.

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Mohammad Saifuddin donated £200.

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Violeta Tsarevska donated £100.

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Bloomberg LP sent a donation of £3,734.68 as part of their Dollars for Hours scheme, requested by employee Felix Gondwe.

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Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP donated £1,000.

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Q Hotels Ltd donated £1,000.

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Waterman Aspen donated £107 from Christmas party donations.

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Worsley Cruising Club raised £200.29, CRY was their charity of the year 2025.

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Pascal Van Loon donated £100.

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Paragon Bank held a Tai Chi fundraiser and raised a total of £420..

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Charles Charlton sent a donation of £360

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Paragon Bank held an XMAS PAYG fundraiser and raised a total of £180.

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Chris Wilkins sent £250 representing a Christmas Jumper Donation.

A Noble Gift sent a donation of £608 from their prize auction and raised a total of £608.

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Steven Dowding sent a donation of £200 raised from a Christmas hat fun day at football training.

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AF Switchgear Ltd donated £603.50 raised from the proceeds of their Christmas raffle.

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Samuel Debenham donated £140.

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Hales Ltd donated £100.

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Simon Boocock donated £100.

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Marpol Security, Golborne raised £125.

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Richard Hunt donated £200.

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Helen Smart donated £100.

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The BDO Charitable Trust sent £500 representing a Match Giving donation for Team BDO’s Peak District Challenge.

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Skipton Building Society donated £1,000.

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The Whisky Shop, Norwich donated £244 raised from their free whisky tastings in the summer.

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Wanstead and Snaresbrook Cricket Club raised £1,502.95.

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Ortho-Care UK Ltd donated £2,000.

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Garri Jones donated £100.

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Andrew Blake donated £100.

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Ashton Allsop donated £250.

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Henry Burchett sent donations totalling £141.40 raised from a school Christmas tombola.

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Hutton and Shenfield Union Church ladies raised £815, they chose CRY as the charity to benefit from the profits of their sale of goods each Tuesday morning for the last year.

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General Fundraising •

Scouthall Playgroup donated £2,000 from their Santa Sleigh fundraiser.

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DHL UK Foundation donated £300.

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Ivor & the Engines raised £460 through a performance for charity at the Bush Inn, Cwmbrân.

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Robert Carter donated £100.

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Alice Schofield donated £200.

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Arkleston Primary School raised £180 from the students charity Christmas Jumper Day.

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Clarity Comps sent a donation of £911.

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Bobby Arora donated £1,500.

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Kellas Midstream Ltd donated £500.

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The Grange Primary School raised £200.

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The children at Badenoch Swimming Club raised £612.50 from their sponsored hour long non-stop swim.

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The pupils of Peover Superior Primary School held an own clothes day and raised £104.30.

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Groundline Engineering donated £450.

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Dronfield Lodge L9570 donated £100

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Werneth School staff and students raised £464 in memory of Mr Gander.

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Fiona Webb donated £130.

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Jackie Hunter donated £100.

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Carol Clarke donated £100.

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Richard Ashlin donated £100.

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Philip Roche donated £100.

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Kylie Dudman sent a donation of £595.

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The Oxford Cardiology Society raised £137.90 from their bake sale.

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The Weald of Kent Young Farmers Club raised £3,000 from their Annual Christmas Tractor Run.

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Spirit Quest hold an annual residential weekend where this year they raised £1,100, they chose to donate this to CRY.

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Barratt Homes, Manchester raised £620.

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Amy Sutherland sent £375 raised through her husband’s 50th birthday party fundraiser.

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Tonbridge School raised £479 from their St Augustine’s Chapel Charity collection.

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Kirsty Flett sent a donation of £532.63 raised from her salon’s Christmas raffle.

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Mary Pulling donated £100.

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Hannah Wheawall sent a donation of £2,020

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Michael Aston donated £200.

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David and Mary Crowhurst sent a donation of £576.50 raised from a Quiz.

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Elizabeth Sharp donated £100. •

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Rachel Sutton donated £100.

St Anselms College sent a donation of £1,216.76 from Advent student fundraising and cake sales.

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Leeds Beckett Netball Club raised £752.

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Wellingborough School raised £1,158.

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Charles Bromley Gardner donated £100.

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High Street Dental Practice donated £153.90.

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Rachel Pleeth donated £100.

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Elizabeth Collins donated £100.

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Garry Evans donated £120.

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Nell Jones donated £100.

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Wombourne Parochial Church Council sent a donation of £400 on behalf the congregations of the churches of St Benedict Biscop and The Venerable Bede.

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Norma Sheard sent a donation of £100 from a Tai Chi group.

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Michelle Richardson donated £100.

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General Fundraising •

Milbank Ventures donated £321.

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Whitehill Lodge No 8425 donated £625.

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Louise Mellors donated £100.

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Parveneh Pourmohamad raised £450 through an Easter raffle she held at Walmersley Chippy.

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Katherine Wood donated £100. •

Turabali Maimoon sent a donation of £253.

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Latham & Watkins donated £1,000. •

Matthew Lee - Matt’s Mullet raised a total of £1,240.

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Simon James Lee donated £100. •

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Compassionate Boxes donated £250.

Stewart Hastie took part in the 50th Ben Nevis & Great Glen Challenge - Ben Nevis Climb and Great Glen Trail and raised a total of £2,453.

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Danielle Chelley sent a donation of £430.56. •

Ewan Miller’s fundraiser raised a total of £690.

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Daniel Thwaites sent a donation of £500 on behalf of The Millstone at Mellor.

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Claire Mitchell sent a donation of £114.30.

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Richard Walker donated £100.

By fundraising for CRY you will be helping to:

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Amy Altoft sent a donation of £111.76 on behalf of Carmel McHale who is retiring from North Lincolnshire Council.

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• subsidise CRY’s national cardiac screening programme

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Irwin Mitchell Solicitors sent a donation of £150 on behalf of Meg Fozzard.

• fund CRY’s bereavement support programme to provide counselling and support to affected families

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Alastair Jackson donated £150.

• support research into young sudden cardiac death (YSCD)

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Christian Louboutin donated £2,280.

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• develop the myheart Network to support young people living with cardiac conditions

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Cicely Freeman sent donations totalling £100 raised from a collection following a talk at Shottery U3A.

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• provide all CRY literature and information free of charge

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• develop the CRY Centre for Cardiac Pathology (CRY CCP), and the CRY Centre for Inherited Cardiovascular Conditions and Sports Cardiology

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BDO Charitable Trust sent a Match Giving donation of £2,217.00 in support of Team BDO’s Peak District Challenge.

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Steelite International PLC donated £338.

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Chloe Heighway donated £100.

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Agecroft Rowing Club raised £164.27 from a rowing club event.

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Plantagenet Lodge of Installed Masters 9357 donated £300.

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The Woolston Manor Seniors raised £295.

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Sarah Hart donated £100.

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Anne Gayford-Senechal donated £100.

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Jacqui Dunbar sent a donation of £166.00 raised from a pub quiz.

Our Fundraisers

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/find-an-event/ for more information or contact the CRY office for a fundraising ideas pack.

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Regular Donors Regular Donors

In Memory of

Rose Balp Gerald Balp in memory of Rose.

The regular donors section appears in the Update magazine once a year to acknowledge those who have set up regular donations to CRY, often in memory of a loved one. These donations come to us from many places including JustGiving, Much Loved, payroll giving schemes and direct debits.

In Memory of

Alan Barrett Terese Barrett in memory of Alan.

For more information visit: www.c-r-y.org.uk/ways-to-donate/

In Memory of In Memory of

Marc Abbs

Brett Beasey-Webb Offley Parish Council in memory of Brett.

Eleanor Waller in memory of Marc.

In Memory of In Memory of

Jane Allen

Claire Beer. Margaret Howroyd in memory of Claire.

Frances Allen in memory of Jane.

In Memory of In Memory of

Sam Ashcroft

Henry Best Hannah Best in memory of Henry.

Louis Oconnor in memory of Sam.

In Memory of In Memory of

John Atwill

Alexander & Derek BrinckJohnsen

Susan Atwill in memory of John.

Jacqueline Norma Brinck-Johnsen in memory of Alexander & Derek.

In Memory of

In Memory of

Peter Baddoo

Emma Broad

Nancy Baddoo in memory of Peter.

Jemma K Burgess in memory of Emma.

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Regular Donors In Memory of

In Memory of

Danny Broomfield

Toby Chenery

Debra Anderson in memory of Danny.

Jane Wilson in memory of Toby.

In Memory of

In Memory of

Jonathan Brown

Christopher Cheong

Richard Brown in memory of Jonathan.

Clarissa Bee in memory of Christopher.

In Memory of

In Memory of

Leanne Brownhill

Tom Clabburn & Claire

Zoe Ashbridge in memory of Leanne.

Prosser Sabeha Syed in memory of Tom and Claire.

In Memory of

Patrick Bucknall

In Memory of

Ella Bucknall in memory of Patrick.

Ben Coleman Carol Coney in memory of Ben.

In Memory of

Nathan Butler

In Memory of

K Hemmings in memory of Nathan.

Stephen Connor Patricia Connor in memory of Stephen.

In Memory of

Kenneth Byrne

In Memory of

Amanda Barker in memory of Kenneth.

Dom Conolly

Karen Byrne in memory of Kenneth

David Tompkins in memory of Dom.

In Memory of

In Memory of

Isobel Cannon

Dave Conway

David Cannon in memory of Isobel.

Sally Brownsdon in memory of Dave.

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Regular Donors In Memory of

In Memory of

Jenny Conway

Andrew Dale

David Kenyon in memory of Jenny.

Joyce Dale in memory of Andrew

In Memory of

In Memory of

Natasha Coomaraswamy

Freya Dalrymple

Anita Dhariwal in memory of Natasha.

Rebecca Kitney in memory of Freya.

In Memory of

In Memory of

Eleanor Cottrill

Katy Daniel

Linda Cottrill in memory of Eleanor.

S. A. Rintoul in memory of Katy.

In Memory of

In Memory of

Christopher Cowe

Bethany Emily Davenport

Grace Laurieston in memory of Christopher.

Leanne Davenport in memory of Bethany.

In Memory of

In Memory of

Freya Cox

Andrew Dawson

Rebecca Wanwood Skingle in memory of Freya.

Ann Bath in memory of Andrew.

In Memory of

In Memory of

Dafydd Craven-Jones

Conor Delaney

Paula Craven-Jones in memory of Dafydd.

Angela Delaney in memory of Conor.

In Memory of

In Memory of

Anthony Currie

James Devlin

Faye Currie in memory of Anthony.

Lisa Power in memory of James.

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Regular Donors In Memory of

In Memory of

Matthew Dewhirst

Olukayode Famoriyo

Mrs Pat Ripley’s Charitable Trust in memory of Matthew.

Malvika Savur in memory of Olukayode.

In Memory of

Aaron Dixon

In Memory of

Harry Faulkner Barry Gilbey in memory of Harry.

Angela Kinder in memory of Aaron.

In Memory of

Craig Dixon

In Memory of

Jon Fletcher Wendy Fletcher in memory of Jon.

Pauline Dixon in memory of Craig.

In Memory of

Andrew Dovey

In Memory of

Sophia Forrester Katy Godwin in memory of Sophia.

Kerry Donnelly in memory of Andrew.

In Memory of

Harry Dubois

In Memory of

Ben Forsyth John MacLeod in memory of Ben.

Rebecca Fields in memory of Harry.

In Memory of

Sebastian English

In Memory of

Rachel Gabbitas Sarah Gabbitas in memory of Rachel.

Phil Austin in memory of Sebastian. Mark Davies in memory of Sebastian. Ann Estridge in memory of Sebastian.

In Memory of

Andrew Gard William Barnett in memory of Andrew.

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Regular Donors In Memory of

In Memory of

Benjamin Gascoyne

Lauren Holly

Jane Gascoyne in memory of Benjamin.

Lynn McBrearty in memory of Lauren.

In Memory of

In Memory of

Susan Gomez

Ronald Hooker

Gerry Gomez in memory of Susan.

Debbie Gaskell in memory of Ronald.

In Memory of

In Memory of

Jerem Green

David Howorth

Carole Green in memory of Jerem.

Philip Howorth in memory of David.

In Memory of

In Memory of

Stephen Gregory

Daniel Hughes

Patricia Nelson in memory of Stephen.

Mark Bartlam in memory of Daniel.

In Memory of

In Memory of

David Hill

Charlie Ibahimi

Sharon Duncan in memory of David.

Fatema Ibrahimi in memory of Charlie.

Samantha Jarvie in memory of David.

In Memory of In Memory of

Michael Ince

John Hodgetts

Phoebe Comish in memory of Michael.

Patricia Tayler-Jones in memory of John.

In Memory of In Memory of

Camilla Irvine

Christopher Holloway

Rosella Souter in memory of Camilla.

Anna Greenhill in memory of Christopher.

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Regular Donors In Memory of

In Memory of

Ariana Jahangir

Olly King

J Vaughey in memory of Ariana.

Taylor Holman in memory of Olly.

In Memory of

In Memory of

Joshua Jenkins

Judith Krish

Charlotte Jenkins in memory of Joshua.

Jonathan Krish in memory of Judith.

In Memory of

In Memory of

Geoff Jenkinson

Jannik Lam

Frances Jenkinson in memory of Geoff.

Birte Harlev-Lam in memory of Jannik.

In Memory of

In Memory of

Mia Jennings

Anthony Lane

Michael Heathcote in memory of Mia.

Arun Rajkumar in memory of Anthony.

In Memory of

In Memory of

Stevie Jivani

William Lane

Max Lazarevic in memory of Stevie.

Lucy Berridge in memory of William.

In Memory of

In Memory of

Kieran Joyce

Robby Lebita

Elliott Pugh in memory of Kieran.

Karen O’Connor in memory of Robby.

In Memory of

In Memory of

Harry King

Jamie Loncaster

Andrew King in memory of Harry.

Chloe Cracknell in memory of Jamie.

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Regular Donors In Memory of

In Memory of

Jude MacDonald

Josh Merrick

Lorraine Thain in memory of Jude.

Deborah Farghaly in memory of Josh.

In Memory of

In Memory of

Paul Marrs

Adam Middleton

Phyllis Marrs in memory of Paul.

Donna Mayall in memory of Adam.

In Memory of

In Memory of

Barry Marsden

Jamie Mullen

Shirley Wignall in memory of Barry

Sharron Mullen in memory of Jamie.

In Memory of

In Memory of

Simon McNamara

Samuel Myers

Katherine McNamara in memory of Simon.

Nathan Olsen in memory of Samuel.

In Memory of

In Memory of

Lauren Rose Mead

Pardeep Nagra

Susan Bottom in memory of Lauren.

Dalbag Nagra in memory of Pardeep.

In Memory of

In Memory of

Leona Mello

Clarissa Nicholls

Alex Kaitell in memory of Leona.

Susie Tickell in memory of Clarissa.

In Memory of

In Memory of

Ian Meredith

Ben O’Connell

Jill Baldwin in memory of Ian.

H. L. O’Connell in memory of Ben.

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Regular Donors In Memory of

In Memory of

Maria Paganuzzi

Alessandro Pomfret

Michelle Demetriou in memory of Maria.

Nadia Pomfret in memory of Alessandro.

In Memory of

In Memory of

Vicky Parker

Gary Pope

Joanne Bennett in memory of Vicky.

John Aitken in memory of Gary.

In Memory of

In Memory of

Christopher Martin Parr

Robert Poysor

Lucy Turner in memory of Christopher.

Edward Beddows in memory of Robert.

In Memory of

In Memory of

Andrew Patterson

Tanja Price

Nicola Brackenridge in memory of Andrew.

Mike Bonstow in memory of Tanja.

In Memory of

In Memory of

James Patterson

Elizabeth Ransom

Catherine Patterson in memory of James.

Emma Greensted in memory of Elizabeth.

In Memory of

In Memory of

Jack Phillips

Alex Reid

Patrick Mullens in memory of Jack.

Liam Platt in memory of Alex. Rejia Ullah in memory of Alex.

In Memory of

Hannah Pickering

In Memory of

Alexandra MacLeod in memory of Hannah.

Ben Rendall Ben Hawkins in memory of Ben.

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Regular Donors In Memory of

In Memory of

Stephen Rogers

Wilson Shepherd

Andrew Rogers in memory of Stephen.

Scott Eastham in memory of Wilson. Angela Fullard in memory of Wilson.

In Memory of

Benjamin Russell

In Memory of

Daniel Barrett in memory of Benjamin.

Ben Simpson Rob Simpson in memory of Ben.

In Memory of

Tom Russell

In Memory of

Toby Butterworth in memory of Tom.

Paul Simpson Chris Simpson in memory of Paul.

In Memory of

Anthony Scarlett

In Memory of

Bill Todd in memory of Anthony.

Joanne Sindrey Geoff Sindrey in memory of Joanne.

In Memory of

Neil ‘Kymatic’ Schuyleman

In Memory of

Helen Davies in memory of Neil.

Charlie Slocombe Linda Slocombe in memory of Charlie.

In Memory of

Kevin Sheehan

In Memory of

Poppy Izzard in memory of Kevin.

Dominic Smythe

Tansy Izzard in memory of Kevin.

Peter Dykes in memory of Dominic.

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In Memory of

In Memory of

Carl Shenton

Conor Southwood

Pamela Shenton in memory of Carl.

Karen Southwood in memory of Conor.

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Regular Donors In Memory of

In Memory of

Rupert Spurling

William Thomas

Daphne Spurling in memory of Rupert.

Yuki Shimazu in memory of William.

In Memory of

In Memory of

Natalie Stewart

Corina Thompson

Clifford Stewart in memory of Natalie.

Michael Thompson in memory of Corina.

In Memory of

In Memory of

David Stiller

Oliver Thompson

Bryan Stiller in memory of David.

Sue Davidson in memory of Oliver

In Memory of

In Memory of

Christopher Sturge

Michael Thoms

I.Alison Hill in memory of Christopher.

Sandra Thoms in memory of Michael.

In Memory of

In Memory of

David Styles

Nicholas Thorne

Michael Styles in memory of David.

Eunice Thorne in memory of Nicholas.

In Memory of

In Memory of

Claire Taylor

Jamie Tidswell

William Taylor in memory of Claire.

Pauline Tidswell in memory of Jamie.

In Memory of

In Memory of

Louise Teeder

Thomas Ulliott

Gill Teeder in memory of Louise.

Gary Ulliott in memory of Thomas.

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Regular Donors In Memory of

Katherin Wilcock Maureen Richardson in memory of Katherine.

In Memory of

Matthew Wilkin Hayley Pizzey in memory of Matthew. Michael Wilkin in memory of Matthew.

In Memory of

Samuel Wilkinson Gemma Allen in memory of Samuel.

In Memory of

Charlotte Winters June Jacob in memory of Charlotte.

In Memory of

Jacob Wooderson Sophie Kiedaisch in memory of Jacob.

In Memory of

Matthew Wotton Jenny Wotton in memory of Matthew.

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CRY also recieved regular donations from the following supporters in 2025: Iyanu Agbedejobi | David Anderson | Lorna Anderson | Karen Baldwin | Brendan Barrow | Daniel Betts | Christine Booth | Susanne Booth | James Bovington | Anna Brewer | Michael Brewin | Gillian Brown | Jonathan Brydges | Sarah Budenberg | Michelangelo Buter | Jade Bygrave | Ruairidh Campbell | Anthony Charlwood | Ka Kiu Cheng | Richard Clark | Stewart Clark | E Clarke | Jenny Clarke | Oliver Clive | Jonathan Cook | Rob Corby | Nancy Covill | Megan Cousins | Dean Craven | Nicola Crawley | Herbie Curran | Josef Czerpak | Rachael Davies | Vishaant Deuchande | Vicky Doyle | Jonathan Duell | Harry Eaton | Lestyn Edwards | John Fell | Chris Forrester | William Foster | Thomas Frank | Tara Frawley | William Gilbey | Stephen Goold | Adam Gould | Alina Gregory | Melody Grossman | Sean Gubbins | Janice Gunn | Emily Haisman | Kim Hanney | Oliver Hayler | Kathryn Hellewell | C Holden | Evie Humble | Nick Hutchings | Liberty Hutchinson | Trina Ingledew | Kelsie Irvine | Ruby Ivory | P. N. Jarvis | Sam Johansen | Sophie Johnson | Deborah Jones | Jordan Jones | Oliver Joy | Kirandeep Kaur | Sukbir Kaur | S Kay | Jason Kirk | Kathleen Kirk | Ryan Lateward | David Lawrence | Gerard Lilley | Tim Lincoln | Vanessa MacLeod | Paul Macpherson | Gemma Maries | Jean Massey | Gemma McCabe | P Mckelvey | Helen Mestchian | S Moore | Elise Morgan | Nicholas Mounfield | Joseph Murphy | Steven Murphy | Philip Nathan | Linda New | Richard Newstead | Paul Nola | Daniel Ogilvie | Mulika Ojikutu-Harnett | Edwyn Oliver-Evans | Andy Owen | Bruce Parkin | Tom Pavitt | William Thomas Perring | Jacqueline Pickard | Robert Pickering | Aaron Price | Josephine Pwajok | Jessica Randall | Zubin Randeria | Anita Rich | David Roberts | Mark Rowe | Susan Rutherford | Zoe Rye | Herge Sandhu | Sarah Savilaakso | Poonam Sharma | Mark Shukru | Samuel Silver | Michael Simonds | Helen Simpson | Jane Slater | Joseph Smith | Rory Smith | Brenda Soiza | Sue Spurling | James Stead | Matthew Steeples | Peter Steptoe | Rufus Stirling | Luke Sunerton | Ollie Taylor | Phil Terry | Harry Toms | K Trevelyan | Jay Turner | Mark Vardy | Andrew Walker | Michael Walker | Alison Walkinshaw | J Wenham | Alex West | Ed Wheatley | Dean Wheeler | R Wheeler | Simon Whitaker | Becca Williams | Elizabeth Wright | Anna Zakharova | Blue Skies Charitable Trust

Raising Awareness in theRegular Media Report Donors Between September and December CRY featured in 206 print, national, online and magazine articles.

A selection of headlines from January - April in the press Bereaved family raise thousands for heart scans BBC Bereaved parents whose teenage daughter died from an undiagnosed heart condition have raised thousands of pounds to help young people access cardiac screening. Published 20 January 2026

My heart attack at 23 shows why screening matters BBC A woman who had a mechanical valve fitted due to heart failure says screening at a younger age could have “changed the whole trajectory” of her life. Published 27 January 2026

‘Don’t let others die from hidden heart problems’ BBC A family is calling on the government to screen younger people for hidden heart conditions after losing their son at 33. Published 23 February 2026

‘My sister had her whole life ahead of her. Then she collapsed and died while out for a run’ Independent When Claire Taylor suddenly died, her family did not know what had caused her death. Published 28 March 2026

Online... Ringwood School staff to take on Three Peaks Challenge Southern Daily Echo (30 April 2026) Hampshire school staff will take on the National Three Peaks Challenge in memory of a former student who died unexpectedly. Read at https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/26068494.ringwood-school-staff-take-three-peaks-challenge/

Muddy Duck pub in Maldon holds clean-up for heart charity Maldon Standard (30 April 2026) A charity clean-up in Maldon raised money for young people with heart conditions. Read at https://www.maldonandburnhamstandard.co.uk/news/26068699.muddy-duck-pub-maldon-holdsclean-up-heart-charity/

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 www.c-r-y.org.uk

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Our Mission 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).

Registered Charity in England & Wales 1050845 & in Scotland SC052581

Every week in the UK 12 apparently fit and healthy young people die of undiagnosed heart conditions.

CRY also works to guide and support families and close friends affected by YSCD.

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).

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.

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.

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/

In 80% of cases of young sudden cardiac death there are no prior symptoms of a heart defect.

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 is grateful for grants or donations from trusts and foundations. We would like to thank the following for the generous support they have given us: ▪ The Theodore Maxxy Charitable Trust ▪ Vernon N Ely Charitable Settlement ▪ The Mackintosh Foundation ▪ The Bourne-May Charitable Trust ▪ The Richard Cadbury Charitable Trust ▪ Hamamelis Trust ▪ The Belstead Ganzoni Charitable Trust ▪ The Rest-Harrow Trust ▪ The Amar Family Charitable Trust ▪ Think Wealth Management ▪ Enterprise Holdings Foundation ▪ Blue Skies Charitable Trust ▪ Huntly and Margery Sinclair Charitable Trust ▪ Gawthorn Cardiac Trust ▪ The Grace Trust ▪ The Edith Florence Spencer Memorial Trust ▪ Cynthia Della Hoy's Croxton Charity ▪ The Cutlers Company Charitable Trust ▪ The Stanley Grundy Foundation ▪ Mrs Pat Ripley's Charitable Trust

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Tel: 01737 363222 Fax: 01737 363444 Email: cry@c-r-y.org.uk

Visit our websites: www.c-r-y.org.uk www.sads.org.uk

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