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Cardiac Risk in the Young supports those affected by young sudden cardiac death & funds research, screening, CRY Cardiac Pathology & Sports Cardiology Centres

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@CRY_UK
CRY
3 years
Every week in the UK at least 12 young people die suddenly from undiagnosed heart conditions. @CRY_UK works to reduce this number and offer support for those who are affected by young sudden cardiac death. #12AWeek
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The sudden death of a young one causes indescribable grief that is incredibly painful and isolating. CRY's bereavement support programme offers emotional support following a YSCD. Please help CRY to fund this programme by liking, or retweeting this post.
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CRY
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Registration OPEN for the CRY International Medical Conference 2023 with Oct 20th Location: St George’s University of London. Explore advancements in sports cardiology & inherited cardiac conditions. @SSharmacardio @MichaelPapadak2
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CRY
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REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN for the CRY Heart of London Bridges Walk 2023! Join us on Sun 25th June for a 5.5 mile route through London to raise awareness of Young Sudden Cardiac Death (YSCD), connect with others & remember those who have died from YSCD
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CRY
10 months
The emotional impact of the sudden, seemingly inexplicable death of a young person on their family cannot be underestimated. CRY offers emotional and clinical support following a young sudden cardiac death.
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CRY
6 years
Exciting News! @topeleven have donated their sleeve sponsorship on @stokecity shirts for this Saturday's game! CRY's logo will take pride of place on the left sleeve, helping to raise awareness and save young lives #12AWeek
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CRY
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A big thank you to @Team_Barrowman for your continued support of @CRY_UK pictured with CRY founder Alison Cox MBE http://t.co/joMTy4gnkc
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CRY
6 years
. @jamesmartinchef has kindly donated this Roasted Apricot Frangipane Tart recipe for our #CRYGreatCakeBake booklet. Get your copy here:
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CRY
6 years
CRY are delighted to announce that 2017 was a record breaking year with over 300 screening days being held! A huge thank you to all our CRY families and supporters who have helped make this possible.
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CRY
3 years
Pat Jennings OBE Patron of @CRY_UK is helping to launch our new #12AWeekChallenge for our raising awareness week. Join Pat in supporting CRY by helping to raise awareness and save young lives!
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CRY
3 years
New documentary airing on @BBCOne Wed 22:45 - Following the impact of a Young Sudden Cardiac Death of a Sibling. Following Patrick's journey as he tries to understand and deal with the loss of his sister Lauren. #SADS #SiblingGrief #YSCD #12AWeek
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CRY
6 years
Congratulations to all of our runners today in the #LondonMarathon you were all truely amazing! #Charityheroes who have been #raisingawarness & raising vital funds to save young lives. We know you all run for some special & we thank you for doing so in their memory for @CRY_UK
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CRY
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Every week in the UK at least 12 young people die suddenly from undiagnosed heart conditions. CRY works to reduce this number and offers support to those affected by young sudden cardiac death. #12AWeek
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CRY
6 years
Alison Cox MBE, CRY Founder "On behalf of CRY I would like to express our deep sadness at the news of Ray Wilkins MBE who died earlier today & to share our condolences with his family. Ray had been a loyal & supportive Patron of CRY for over a decade...
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CRY
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Every week in the UK at least 12 fit & healthy young people, 35 or under die suddenly from undiagnosed cardiac conditions; 80% of those deaths occur with NO prior symptoms, but cardiac screening has been shown to lead to an 89% reduction in #YSCD #12AWeek #testmyheart #heartmonth
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CRY
6 years
80% of young sudden cardiac deaths occur with NO prior symptoms but cardiac screening has been shown to lead to an 89% reduction in sudden cardiac deaths. #12aweek #testmyheart
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CRY
5 years
The first recipe donated to our @CRY_UK Great Cake Bake Booklet is Caramelised Biscuit Traybake by @BegumNadiya . To get involved and receive your free Great Cake Booklet Pack and Booklet visit:
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CRY
5 years
Good luck to all our runners taking part in the London Marathon today! Go #TeamCRY !
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CRY
3 years
As today marks the 25th anniversary of our charity status we have a quick thank you message from @CRY_UK 's consultant cardiologist @SSharmacardio . Thank you to all of our supporters over the years.
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Thank you to former CRY Research Fellow Dr Abbas Zaidi who ran the @LondonMarathon yesterday in aid of @CRY_UK . Abbas was a CRY Clinical Research Fellow from 2010-2013 and continues to support CRY as a cardiologist in #Cardiff . #CharityHero #LondonMarathon
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CRY
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Thank you @cathynewman & Hilary for sharing this really powerful piece. Clarissa's story is 1 of the 12 each week happening in the UK. @CRY_UK believes every young person 14-35 should have the choice to their heart tested for a cardiac condition. #TestMyHeart
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Channel 4 News
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"This silent killer affects mainly those people who are actually quite fit." An estimated twelve people aged between 14 and 35 in the UK, die every week from sudden cardiac death, often with no prior symptoms, according to the charity Cardiac Risk. This is Clarissa's story.
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CRY
6 years
Aged between 14 - 35? @CRY_UK offer free heart screenings for young people in the UK. CRY believe all young people should have the choice to have their hearts checked. For more info and to book your screening, visit: #testmyheart #12AWeek #RaisingAwareness
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CRY
6 years
Today is the start of #HeartMonth ! Please help us #raiseawareness of young sudden cardiac death during February by retweeting, liking, sharing, and commenting on our social media posts.
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CRY
6 years
Over 165,000 young people aged 14-35 have been screened through CRY thanks to our incredible supporters who have found venues, raised funds and helped save young lives #12AWeek #testmyheart
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CRY
5 years
Thank you to @KevanJonesMP for raising the need to implement cardiac screenings in young people during #PMQs . We will continue to push the case for a National Strategy to Prevent Young Sudden Cardiac Deaths and are grateful for the support of 172 MPs so far.
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CRY
5 years
Aged between 14 - 35? @CRY_UK offer free heart screenings for young people in the UK. CRY believe all young people should have the choice to have their hearts checked. For more info and to book your screening, visit: #testmyheart #12AWeek
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CRY
4 years
Today is the start of @CRY_UK 's #RaisingAwareness Week. Help CRY spread its key messages through Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to help raise awareness of young sudden cardiac death. #12AWeek #TestMyheart #YSCD
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CRY
6 years
CRY have now screened over 150,000 young people for undiagnosed cardiac conditions! Thank you to all our CRY families and supporters who have helped make this possible. #testmyheart
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CRY
5 years
Today marks the start of @CRY_UK 's #RasingAwareness Week. Please help CRY raise awareness this week by retweeting our tweets and sharing you experiences of CRY. #Retweet #12AWeek
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CRY
6 years
Aged between 14-35? @CRY_UK offer free ECG heart screenings to young people all over the UK. CRY believe all young people should have an opportunity to have their hearts checked. For more info and to book your screening visit: #testmyheart #12AWeek #YSCD
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CRY
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Aged between 14 - 35? @CRY_UK offer free ECG heart screenings. For more info or to book visit #testmyheart #12AWeek
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CRY
3 years
Family, friends and the wider local community gather this weekend to celebrate the life of Andy Key and raise funds and awareness in his memory: #RaisingAwareness #CRY4Friends
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5 years
Kerry Preece urges other parents to make sure their kids are screened after her son Aron, a talented swimmer, was diagnosed with a potentially fatal heart condition at a CRY screening. #testmyheart #HeartMonth #HeartHealth
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CRY
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Thank you to all our runners, volunteers and cheerers today! Another amazing #LondonMarathon . Thank you to everyone supporting CRY today. Time for our runners to put their feet up! #Charityheroes
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CRY
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Aged between 14-35? @CRY_UK offer free ECG heart screenings to young people all over the UK. CRY believe all young people should have an opportunity to have their hearts checked. For more info and to book your screening visit: #testmyheart #12AWeek #YSCD
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6 years
80% of young sudden cardiac deaths occur with NO prior symptoms but cardiac screening has been shown to lead to an 89% reduction in sudden cardiac deaths. #12aweek #testmyheart
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CRY
5 years
In memory of James Colman, his former club @NailseaUnited are raising funds to host a screening day with CRY.
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CRY
6 years
Who's ready for the @londonmarathon ? We shall be at Greenwich park to greet our runners, then at mile 12 and 23 to cheer them along and at the end to congratulate our #Charityheros #London #LondonMarathon #LondonMarathon2018 #LondonMarathon18 #VMLM #VirginMoneyLondonMarathon
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CRY
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Thanks to @topeleven @CRY_UK were center stage pre,mid and post match at yesterdays @stokecity v @SpursOfficial . Helping to raise vital awareness of young sudden cardiac deaths in the UK. There is also chance of winning a signed Stoke shirt from the match! Text STOKE 5 to 70085
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CRY
6 years
CRY consultant cardiologist Professor @SSharmacardio , former CRY research fellow and cardiologist @DrAneilMalhotra and CRY representative @magicmantweeter will be featured on BBC News at Ten discussing new research by @FA and CRY.
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CRY
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CRY's free public cardiac screenings for 14-35 year olds are free due to the fantastic fundraising efforts of CRY families & their communities. If you are interested in a free heart test please visit for more information. #TestMyHeart #HeartHealth
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CRY
6 years
80% of young sudden cardiac deaths occur with NO prior symptoms but cardiac screening has been shown to lead to an 89% reduction in sudden cardiac deaths. #12aweek #testmyheart
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CRY
5 years
Thanks to our supporters and families, we held 38 screening days in September with 3666 young people screened, covering 9197 miles across the UK. Go to for a list of upcoming screenings. #TestMyHeart #RaisingAwareness
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CRY
2 years
Good luck to @JeanJohansson who will take on the #BlackChair this evening representing @CRY_UK on Celebrity Mastermind. Tune into @bbcone at 19.30 to see how Jean gets on answering questions on her specialist subject - all things Kylie Minogue! #Mastermind #CharityHero
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CRY
3 years
Sudden Cardiac Death: Partner's heartache after her fiancé died aged 31, left to raise their two-year-old son.
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CRY
6 years
Support @CRY_UK with a RT this #HeartMonth - Help CRY to raise awareness of young sudden cardiac death & help save young lives #12AWeek #RaisingAwareness #YSCD #heartmonth
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CRY
6 years
In June, with help from our families, CRY screened 2,609 young people for undiagnosed heart defects. #testmyheart
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CRY
6 years
Our runners are nearly ready! Best of luck to you all! #TeamCRY #Charityheroes #LondonMarathon
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Every week in the UK at least 12 fit & healthy young people, 35 or under die suddenly from undiagnosed cardiac conditions; 80% of those deaths occur with NO prior symptoms, but cardiac screening has been shown to lead to an 89% reduction in #YSCD #12AWeek #testmyheart
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CRY
2 years
To all the #TeamCRY London Marathon runners who are taking on such a fantastic challenge today, we want to thank you for supporting CRY's work & wish you good luck! Look out for our CRY cheerers who will be stationed at mile 12 and 23. We look forward to seeing you all!
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CRY
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CRY ambassador @ben_coleman91 went to St George’s Hospital to be filmed undergoing various cardiac tests to demonstrate what is involved, having an ECG, ECHO and exercise test. Go to to watch these tests and see what's involved. #TestMyHeart
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CRY
2 years
As CRY was able to restart offering free cardiac screenings for young people aged 14-35 in 2021 we would like to thank everyone for their help. In 2021 CRY held 139 days of screenings and screened over 9400 young people.
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Aged between 14 - 35? CRY offer free #ECG heart screenings. For more info or to book visit #testmyheart #12AWeek
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CRY
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Thanks to our supporters and families, in 2018 CRY held 332 screening days, with 29,045 young people screened. This means 183,831 people have been screened in total. Visit to book your screening #TestMyHeart
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CRY
6 years
Today @CRY_UK launch a new booklet 'A Friend's Grief following a young sudden cardiac death' for people learning to navigate their emotions following the tragic & sudden death of a friend. The booklet, can be read or ordered free here: #CRY4Friends
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Aged between 14 - 35? CRY offer free #ECG heart screenings. For more info or to book visit #testmyheart #12AWeek
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CRY
3 years
A sibling's grief following a young sudden cardiac death is not the same as a parent. @bbcthree latest documentary highlights the questions, feeling & struggles siblings face. Watch Patrick's journey following his sister Lauren's death
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CRY
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Register now for The CRY International Medical Conference - Updates in Sports Cardiology. The conference will include presentations from top experts from around the world including @SSharmacardio , @DCorradoCardio @MichaelPapadak2 & @DreznerJon Head to:
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CRY
8 years
#BBCLifeline appeal for @CRY_UK starring @PixieLott on Feb 21st at 1:50pm. Please tune in to watch.
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CRY
2 years
Congratulations to @JeanJohansson for winning Celebrity Mastermind on Saturday night - her knowledge of @kylieminogue was incredible! We are so grateful for Jean's support and for helping @CRY_UK save young lives. #Mastermind #CharityHero
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Every week in the UK at least 12 fit & healthy young people, 35 or under die suddenly from undiagnosed cardiac conditions; 80% of those deaths occur with NO prior symptoms, but cardiac screening has been shown to lead to an 89% reduction in #YSCD #12AWeek #testmyheart
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CRY
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CRY are pleased to announce the launch of a 12-month elite athlete heart screening programme in partnership with the English Institute of Sport (EIS) in memory of Aaron Dixon. #12AWeek #testmyheart @debsydixon
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CRY
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A huge congratulations and thank you to #TeamCRY for yesterday's #LondonMarathon ! You are all incredible and we hope you are enjoying some well earned rest! It was fantastic to meet so many of you, and a full write up will be available soon #CharityHeroes
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Good luck to all the CRY runners taking part in the #BrightonMarathon today! #Charityheroes
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80% of young sudden cardiac deaths occur with NO prior symptoms but cardiac screening has been shown to lead to an 89% reduction in sudden cardiac deaths. #12aweek #testmyheart
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5 years
Congratulations to Graeme Stewart for cycling from London to Glasgow non-stop on Saturday and Sunday, covering 780 km in 40 hours 27 minutes. The ride, in memory of his sons Lewis and Dexter, has raised over £11,000, and is a truly herculean effort. #CharityHero #L2GNonstop
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. @CRY_UK HE DID IT 👍👍👍👍 @L2GNonStop you are amazing Mr S 💕🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🚲🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿x
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A promising study has found a new technique could pick up the signs of #HCM , the leading cause of #YSCD . CRY Chief Executive @Drstevenjcox : "It is fantastic to think in the future these clinical findings could be identified in patients living with HCM."
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CRY
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Thank you so much to all of our supporters who did the Heart of London bridges walk 2017. Truly has been an incredible day!
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Our first CRY runner has arrived back at the hotel! Congratulations to Keith Preedy with a fantastic marathon time of 3hr 13!
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CRY
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In August, with help from our families, CRY screened 1,896 young people for undiagnosed heart defects #testmyheart
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CRY
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Every week in the UK at least 12 fit & healthy young people, 35 or under die suddenly from undiagnosed cardiac conditions; 80% of those deaths occur with NO prior symptoms, but cardiac screening has been shown to lead to an 89% reduction in #YSCD #12AWeek #testmyheart
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CRY
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This is often the question our bereaved families ask when they contact @CRY_UK . It is only through the donations in memory of those lost to SADS that we are able to fund research to give families those answers and save young lives. #CRYResearch #12AWeek
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BBC Three
3 years
“How is it you can be completely healthy and then one day just not wake up?”
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CRY
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We are delighted to announce the launch of the Heart of West London Partnership today. We’re working with @BrentfordFC @ResusCouncilUK @RBHCharity @akaday28 to #ChangeTheHeartGame & ensure that everyone has skills they need to save a life #HoWLPartnership
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1 in 300 young people that CRY screens will have a potentially life-threatening heart condition. CRY aims to save young lives by offering screening to anyone aged 14-35 free of charge thanks to the support and funding of those affected by a young sudden cardiac death. #TestMyHeart
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Sue and @DaveHug17433505 , who have raised more than £200,000 and organised screenings for over 1000 people in memory of their son Daniel, received a Special Recognition Award at last night's #PrideOfBirmingham awards.
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CRY
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CRY would like to thank all those that voted for us in the Tesco Bags of Help Centenary Grant initiative. Voting was open in 900 @Tesco stores between July & Sept. We are happy to announce CRY will be receiving £165,000 towards #TestMyHeart #BagsofHelp
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CRY
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Thanks to our supporters and families, we held 29 screening days in November with 2690 young people screened, meaning we have now screened 215,967 people overall! Fill out the interest form at to get notified of upcoming screenings. #TestMyHeart
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Thanks to our supporters and families, we held 26 screening days in April with 2823 young people screened, covering 6493 miles across the UK. Go to for a list of upcoming screenings. #TestMyHeart #RaisingAwareness
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80% of Young Sudden Cardiac Deaths have no family history or symptoms, this is why #testmyheart is so important.
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CRY
6 years
#CRY4Friends New campaign highlighting the grief felt by people when a friend dies due to #YSCD . CRY hopes this will encourage people to share memories/photos. Memories are important parts of our lives & sharing them can also provide comfort for others
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In September, with help from our families, CRY screened 2,548 young people for undiagnosed heart defects #testmyheart
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CRY
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Article in @MailOnline about Alex Reid & why #testmyheart is so important, Accompanied by #Docuvid by @SofiaSinnott
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7 years
A huge thank you to everyone who ran for us today helping to #raiseawareness of young sudden cardiac death. You are all #charityheroes
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4 years
Thank you to CRY Cardiologist @SSharmacardio for taking time out to film with the BBC ahead of @ArjunArtist 's #Hammersmith show at the weekend, in memory of his wife, Natasha #ForNatasha #RaisingAwareness
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BBC Asian Network
4 years
The British Asian singer @ArjunArtist talks about the death of his wife from cardiac arrest, just six months into their marriage. It’s the first time he’s spoken about his loss. He’s now organising a concert to raise awareness of the risk of heart disease to young people.
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We are here at mile 12 to cheer on our amazing runners!!
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5 years
#BigThankYou to all of our runners & volunteers today, truly incredible! Thank you for all your support with out you this would not be possible. It has been amazing to meet so many #CharityHeroes today! #LondonMarathon #TeamCRY #LondonMarathon2019
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CRY
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The message about cardiac screening by @SSharmacardio & @magicmantweeter clearly delivered this evening on @BBCNews . If you have any concerns related to young sudden cardiac death or undiagnosed heart conditions please contact @CRY_UK #12AWeek #Testmyheart
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CRY
5 years
Congratulations & a big thank you to our patron @BillNeelyNBC . 10 London Marathons complete in support of CRY. Over 260 miles run through London to help raise awareness & vital funds to save young lives. Thank you Bill we are truly grateful for your support #LondonMarathon
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CRY
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CRY are pleased to announce the installation of a new state-of-the-art echocardiogram machine at our Centre for Inherited Heart Conditions and Sports Cardiology! #testmyheart
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