Looking Back at 25: The beginning of CRY’s screening programme
CRY Founder Alison Cox MBE first had the idea to offer cardiac screening to young people in 1993. Alison discussed this with Professor William McKenna, and with the help of the Lawn Tennis Association, CRY held its first ever screening event in 1993. This was for elite tennis players at the Lawn tennis Association National Tournament, and players such as
Looking Back at 25: The volunteers who helped get CRY started
As CRY began taking its early steps as an official charity (for the formative years, in a temporary office in the spare bedroom at Alison Cox’s home in Surrey) it soon became clear that Alison couldn’t do it all by herself. The vision was big and interest in the charity was also starting to get bigger… but resources and funding
myheart enews- March-May 2020
Dear myheart members Thank you to all of you who are helping raise funds and awareness of Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) and myheart in these unprecedented times. Please find in this newsletter information on: Information on COVID-19 for heart patientsRevisions to the CredibleMeds ListsInterview with Consultant Cardiologist, Dr Sabiha GatiBlog by CRY Founder, Alison Cox, on how she learned first
Looking Back at 25: CRY’s first fundraiser
This is the second part of CRY’s “Looking Back at 25” series. As we mark our 25th year anniversary, these articles will remember key parts of CRY’s history, and tell the story of how the charity has developed and got to where it is today. ….. Those familiar with CRY’s history will be familiar with the Skipathon! If not, we’ll
How I first learned about cardiac conditions in young people – By CRY Founder Alison Cox MBE
This is the first part of CRY’s “Looking Back at 25” series. As we mark our 25th year anniversary, these articles will remember key parts of CRY’s history, and look at how the charity has developed and got to where it is today. After one year at a tennis orientated Texas High School and a second at a small university,
Online myheart meeting with Dr Sabiha Gati
A myheart members’ video meeting is planned between 5pm-7pm on Saturday 3rd April, 2020. Registered members can start logging in from 4:45pm. Meetings are free to attend and give members an opportunity to meet and discuss their experiences in an informal but supportive environment. Those young people that attend these meetings usually find them very helpful. It does not matter how
Brugada and Self-Isolation
Monday 16th March I celebrated my 12th re-birthday, re-birthday is a term that all cardiac arrest survivors use to celebrate surviving a cardiac arrest. I didn’t really celebrate it this year, maybe ‘cause of this underlying cloud that was shadowing the world. This cloud, this virus COVID-19/ Coronavirus, we first heard about this virus whilst we were on holiday in
My heart stopped with no warning at all! by Jade Hobman
Last year, on the 28th of August, it was a normal day for me and I was skating down the road like I do everyday as I skateboard everywhere. Around 5 pm, when I was skating down the road, my heart just stopped with no warning at all! I remember waking up in hospital thinking, “why am I here, did
Revisions to the CredibleMeds Lists-March 2020
Members with cardiac conditions may like to consider registering with CredibleMeds to be kept up to date with any changes to the QT drugs to avoid list https://crediblemeds.org/everyone/. We have recently received the following message through CredibleMeds: March 19, 2020 Re: Recent revisions to QTdrugs.org Lists Dear subscribers to CredibleMeds: Like you, we at CredibleMeds are adjusting to changes in
CRY Ambassador, Ben Coleman, getting tested by CRY
CRY is thrilled to have a growing group of Ambassadors. This position was introduced for people who have achieved recognition in their chosen field, who can raise awareness of CRY and share our key messages and information with their followers. This includes Ben Coleman, a professional squash player who represents England. Ben turned professional in 2009 and his career started
