myheart now has 500 members
There are now more than 500 members of CRY’s myheart network, which provides personalised help, support, & information to individuals who have been diagnosed with an inherited or congenital cardiac condition.
Local mum speaks of shock the moment her son was told he had a potentially fatal heart condition
Aron Preece, pictured with Sue Dewhirst It’s every parent’s worst nightmare, being told that your apparently fit, healthy teenager has a heart condition that could potentially kill him and that he may have to give up the sport he loves. That was the news that hit Kerry Preece from Shrewsbury like “being slapped in the face” when her 18-year-old old
FAQs about ICDs
Through a collection of video clips, Former ICD and Pacing Manager, St George’s Hospital, Sue Jones, will answer some of the most frequently asked questions (FAQs) about ICDs. Please post any general question you have on ICDs through the form below. Please note that these queries are held in strict confidentiality and your name would nowhere be mentioned in the
myheart Registration Form
The Story of my Heart Disease – by George Ashby
George Ashby has made an inspiring video about his experience after being diagnosed with a heart condition. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIpi1FqFJ7o George’s mother, Amelia Ashby found that George has a heart murmer after a listen to his chest when testing out her new stethoscope, he then went on for further treatment and surgery as shown in his video. Last weekend, the pair cycled
George & Amelia Ashby Interview – BBC Radio Solent
Photo credit: BBC Radio Solent George Ashby had no idea that something could be wrong with his heart. His mum Amelia, a GP, had just got a new stethoscope when, later that same day, George suggested they used it to listen to each other’s hearts. Upon listening to George’s, Amelia realised that he had a serious heart murmur. “She [Amelia]
Cardiac Outpatients Screening by Imogen Ashby
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=6E0s5o4gIWU&t=12s My animation consists of 1038 drawings all combined into a video lasting one minute and twenty-six seconds. In this short time I want to help calm the children that visit a cardiac outpatients ward. The animation is drawn in a friendly and childlike manner in order for children to immediately relate to the video so they can take in
Volunteering
We are so grateful to our supporters who offer up their time. From being an official CRY ‘cheerer’ at a mass participation event, helping to marshal the route at the CRY Heart of London Bridges Walk, holding an awareness stall, sharing our key messages on social media, to volunteering at a UK festival – there are lots of opportunities to
CRY Ambassador – Calum Haggett
The last thing on Calum Haggett’s mind was a potential heart problem, let alone open heart surgery. As a young, fit athlete who had just been selected to play for England in the Under-19 Cricket World Cup in New Zealand, he made the assumption that most young people do – I feel healthy, so why question it? Then, thanks to
CRY Ambassadors – Jade Moore
CRY’s wealth of support continues to grow in new ways. For years our Patrons have supported us, accompanying the valued attention that celebrity brings with efforts to raise funds and awareness that we have always greatly appreciated. Now, we’re expanding this kind of backing with a new role: CRY Ambassadors. CRY is looking for individuals who have achieved recognition in
