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Posted by on Sep 9, 2015 in 2015, Awareness, Book sale, Brentford, Fund-raising event

Book sale helps to sell @CRY_UK message

CRY, Brentford Festival, 2015

Getting the message across at the Brentford Festival.

The sun shone and the crowds flocked to the Brentford Festival where a book sale in aid of Tom and Claire’s Fund attracted plenty of attention on Sunday, September 6.

The stall was organised by members of Claire’s book group; Anne Marie Reilly, Mariita Eager, Debbie Young, Justine O’Driscoll and Vanessa Boulter.

“We made £330 and, just as importantly, spoke to lots of people and handed out leaflets,” said Anne Marie. “Lots of people of all ages stopped to read the information even if they didn’t buy so all in all it was a very satisfying day.”

CRY, Brentford Festival 2015

Gina, Dave, Debbie, Anne Marie and Mariita.

CRY, Brentford Festival, 2015

Justine, Debbie, Anne Marie and Vanessa.

 

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Posted by on Sep 5, 2015 in 2015, Awareness, Fund-raising event, The Andrew Carter Memorial Mile

Record turn-out for Andrew’s Memorial Mile raises more than £1,000 for @CRY_UK

 

Andrew Carter Memorial Mile

Sandra Courtney, Joyce and Colin Carter and Kelvin Walker with runners at the start of the race.

More than 110 runners took part in The Andrew Carter Memorial Mile in Lammas Park, Ealing, on Saturday, September 5 – and raised more than £1,000 for Tom and Claire’s Fund and CRY.

Andrew took part in the 2014 Ealing Half Marathon, collapsing shortly before the end following a cardiac arrest. He passed away the following Wednesday.

Andrew’s parents, Colin and Joyce, both attended the memorial mile. After thanking all those who had organised and supported the event, Colin told runners at the start of the race: “We would like to endorse our whole hearted support for CRY. We strongly believe in both research into sudden death syndrome amongst young people and that the screening of people taking part in races is a positive move.”

He added: “We believe that if the donations in his memory help to save one young life, it would be a fitting tribute to Andrew.”

The race was organised by Ealing Half Marathon organisors Sandra Courtney and Kelvin Walker who said: “What a fantastic turn out. Over 110 runners and lots of cheering spectators and our amazing volunteers. It’s by far our largest charity mile to date.

“Thanks to everyone who came along and your amazing generosity and a special thanks to Colin and Joyce for being there with us today along with Andrew’s friends and AIB colleagues.”

Paul Clabburn said: “We are extremely grateful to Colin and Joyce for donating the money raised to the Fund. It represents a major contribution towards our next free CRY screenings in Ealing in November – full details of how to book will appear on this site nearer the time.”

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Posted by on Sep 3, 2015 in 2015, Awareness, Cardiac Risk in the Young, Fund-raising event

Run an #Ealing mile on September 5 for Andrew and @CRY_UK

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The Andrew Carter Memorial Mile in aid of Tom and Claire’s Fund and CRY will take place in Lammas Park, Ealing, on Saturday, September 5, at 11am. You can sign up here.

Andrew took part in the 2014 Ealing Half Marathon, collapsing shortly before the end following a cardiac arrest. He passed away the following Wednesday.

The event is being organised by Kelvin Walker, organiser of the Ealing Half Marathon, who said: “Andrew’s family are keen to promote the great work which CRY undertake and hope that this mile will help raise funds to enable more screening to take place.

“The mile is for all abilities and is free to enter – all that we ask is for a donation to be made either online here or on the day. We look forward to seeing everyone there.”

The next free CRY screening event in Ealing for those aged 14-35, sponsored by Tom and Claire’s Fund, will be held on Sunday, November 15. Details of how to book will appear on this site nearer the time.

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Posted by on Sep 2, 2015 in 2015, Awareness, Book sale, Claire Prosser, Fund-raising event

Stock up on books @BrentfordFest and help @CRY_UK #Brentford #Ealing

Claire and Ellen at the Brentford Festival

Claire and Ellen at the 2014 Brentford Festival.

You can grab some autumn reading from a bookstall in aid of Tom and Claire’s Fund at the Brentford Festival this coming Sunday, September 6.

Members of Claire’s book group, Anne Marie Reilly, Mariita Eager, Debbie Young, Justine O’Driscoll and Vanessa Boulter, are organising the event. Anne Marie said: “Last year for the first time Claire and Ellen had a CRY bookstall at the Festival.

“It was a great success and Claire was delighted to have the opportunity to talk to a new group of local residents and increase awareness about the work of CRY and also raise some money.

“We thought we would like to carry on the event in memory of Claire and to continue her good work for CRY. Do come along and support us and enjoy the festivities.”

The Brentford Festival is a well established annual community-led event with live bands, food and drink, rides, stalls and more. It takes place from 12 noon to 6 pm, in Blondin Park, Ealing. Full details here.

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Posted by on Aug 27, 2015 in 2015, Awareness, Fund-raising event

Hannah’s leap of faith for @CRY_UK

 

Hannah Dunn, skydive, CRY, August 2015

Hannah: “Coming out of the plane is bonkers”.

 

Hannah Dunn, a cousin of Claire’s, jumped from 13,000 feet over Salisbury Plain in her first skydive – all in aid of Tom and Claire’s Fund.

If memory serves correctly, it’s the first time anyone’s ever thrown themselves into the ether for the Fund and you can watch the video of Hannah’s tandem skydive here.

“I’ve always said I wanted to do a parachute jump, so imagine my surprise at Xmas when I opened my present from my husband for a tandem parachute jump,” said Hannah, who has raised at least £1,200.

“I am so pleased to be able to give something back to CRY which I know is an amazing charity. This was in loving memory of Tom Clabburn & Claire Prosser.”

Hannah jumped with The Army Parachute Association, based at Skydive Netheravon, Wiltshire, on August 16.

Thanks to Hannah for a brilliant first for the Fund and you can still support her here.

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