Bhavesh Ashani
My Story This fund has been established fundraise to provide cardiac screenings for 14-35 year olds in the UK through Cardiac Risk in the Young’s TestMyHeart programme. Fund Updates Raising Funds to: To provide free cardiac screenings for anyone aged 14-35 in the UK Fund Updates
Largest-Ever Study of Cardiac Screening in Young People Shows Heart Checks Save Lives
The largest-ever study (conducted by CRY) of cardiac screening in young people has been published in the prestigious Journal of the American College of Cardiology — and it confirms what CRY has championed for 30 years: heart screening saves young lives.
Dr Raghav Bhatia
myheart Cardiologist Dr Raghav Bhatia Dr Raghav Bhatia is a Consultant Cardiologist and Lead for Inherited Cardiac Conditions and Sports Cardiology at Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, United Kingdom. He graduated with distinction from Norwich Medical School in 2011, earning an open scholarship for the duration of his studies, and obtained Membership of the […]
Kaitlin Lawrence on BBC Woman’s Hour
Kaitlin shares her story with Anita, offering hope and raising awareness for others living with inherited heart conditions.
The rhythm of her heart – raising money in aid of CRY
I chose the title ‘The Rhythm of her Heart’ because that was the first song I wrote when I was diagnosed with my heart condition, Long QT Syndrome, at 16 years old. Being a teenager and diagnosed with a life threatening heart condition is not something one can process easily. I used music to process the shock, fear and anxiety I suddenly felt.
Spring National myheart meeting – Saturday, 29th March, 2025
A myheart members’ meeting is planned at Friends House, 173-177 Euston Road, London NW1 2BJ, between 10am-12pm on Saturday 29th March 2025.
There will be a Q and A session with cardiologist, Dr Raghav Bhatia. In this session, members can ask questions they have about their condition, the exercise/s they can do or any other cardiac concerns they might have.
Setting up an online giving page
If you are planning to raise funds, we recommend using Just Giving, a global online social platform for giving. Make a page and share it online with your family and friends. Anyone can donate with a credit/debit card from anywhere in the world. Just Giving sends your donations straight to CRY and you can opt-in […]
The second chance at life has made me appreciate how delicate life really is…by Emma Green
Whilst in hospital, I was diagnosed with Long QT Syndrome, a rare genetic heart condition that I had never heard of. Very few people are affected by my type of Long QT Syndrome and like the minority of people who also suffer with this, I have learned to adapt and live with this condition, making the most of the path that I have been given.
Coming across CRY has been the best thing after such an overwhelming period! by Kaitlin Lawrence
My name is Kaitlin Lawrence – I was an elite netball athlete, playing in the Scotland international senior squad for the past 3 seasons, training with the Scottish Commonwealth Games squad and World Cup squad in 2022 and 2023. I was a squad player for Surrey Storm, an ex-professional team in the Netball Superleague (NSL […]
Everyone should have a choice to get screened! by Harry Trowbridge
In April 2019, at just 15 years old and in my GCSE year, my life took an unexpected turn. I started experiencing a series of unexplained symptoms that left both me and the doctors puzzled. The symptoms, which seemed random and unrelated, included skin lesions on my legs and feet, severe muscle pain in my lower limbs, and at times, an inability to walk.