Charity: Cardiac Risk in the Young - CRY
| Area of Operation: | Nationwide |
| Headquarters: | Leatherhead, Surrey |
| Charity no: | 1050845 |
| Pledge level: | £2000 including £100 registration fee |
| Charity's website: | www.c-r-y.org.uk |
Every week in the UK at least 12 apparently fit and healthy young people (aged 35 and under) die of undiagnosed heart conditions.
CRY strives to prevent these tragedies through:
- Screening those aged 14-35 to identify any undiagnosed heart conditions
- Funding medical research to help reduce the frequency of young sudden cardiac death (YSCD)
- Raising awareness amongst the public and politicians
- Developing the CRY Centre for Inherited Cardiovascular Conditions and Sports Cardiology
CRY supports young people diagnosed with life-threatening cardiac conditions through:
- The CRY myheart Network, which provides peer support and an opportunity to talk to a specialist consultant cardiologist in an informal setting
and those affected by young sudden cardiac death by:
- Offering a fast-track expert cardiac pathology service through the CRY Centre for Cardiac Pathology
- Providing a bereavement support service to those who have suffered a loss
- Providing information and literature free of charge
By running for CRY you will help us continue to achieve our aims and save young lives.
For further information please visit www.c-r-y.org.uk or www.testmyheart.orgWE PROVIDE SUPPORT BEFORE THE RACE, INCLUDING REGULAR UPDATES AND COMMUNICATIONS FROM CRUNCH OR DIRECT FROM THE CRY FUNDRAISING TEAM, A RUNNER'S PACK AND RUNNING VEST. WE ALSO OFFER AFTER-RACE REFRESHMENTS, MASSAGE AND SHOWER FACILITIES AT A CENTRAL LONDON HOTEL NEAR THE FINISH LINE.
