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Posted by PaulClabburn on Oct 4, 2024 in 2024, Awareness, Cardiac Risk in the Young, Donations, Ealing, Fund-raising event

Kavi smashes his target for @CRY_UK

Kavi Luchowa with sisters Tara and Surya. — Kavi with sisters Tara and Surya.

Kavi Luchowa raised more than three times his target amount for CRY when running in memory of Tom at the Ealing Half-Marathon.

Having aimed to raise £300, Kavi’s total currently stands at more than £1,000. There’s also the promise of more to come with his employer, Smartodds, having said they will match the amount raised up to £1,000.

Kavi, a friend and teammate of Tom’s when they played together for Hanwell Town, said: “It was really great to take part and the support of the crowd and volunteers on the way around was incredible.

“It was topped off by raising a lot more than I expected – I will definitely be running again next year despite my legs being in pain!”

Two of Kavi’s sisters, Tara and Surya, also took part to raise awareness for CRY.

Ellen Clabburn said: “It was a fantastic atmosphere and I managed to spot Kavi in the last mile as he sped past. He did brilliantly and didn’t even seem to be out of breath at the end!

“We’re so grateful to Kavi and his sisters for taking part and promoting CRY, it’s a wonderful effort.”

Kavi’s fund-raising page is still open here.

Kavi has smashed his fund-raising target.

#cardiacriskintheyoung #12aweek #ealinghalfmarathon #ealingfeeling #london

Posted by PaulClabburn on Mar 28, 2024 in 2024, Awareness, Cardiac Risk in the Young, Claire Prosser, Donations, Fund-raising event, Tom Clabburn

“Marathoning. The Triumph of Desire over Reason”

Jane Kinghorn and Stephanie Marshall. — Jane and Stephanie.

Jane Kinghorn will be putting the slogan to the test at this year’s London Marathon – albeit she does have a very good reason for taking part.

Here, in Jane’s own words, is why she will be attempting her first marathon and raising money for CRY’s general funds:

“I’m sure I’m just one of many to say I feel lucky to have been able to call Claire a friend.
I met her at the BBC just after Tom had died.
We moved from colleagues to chums – and what a friend she was.
Her energy and her wit unmatched.
Looking out for me – when her plate was already full. That’s why I ran the Great North Run for Tom and why I’m attempting London for them both.
A good friend said Claire would be laughing out loud at the thought of me running London and with good reason.
61 is an odd age to attempt your first and last marathon, especially when you haven’t run for a decade.
She’s worth every step.
We won’t be breaking any records – we’re just hoping to cross the line before everyone packs up for home – then we can toast a glorious friend.”

Jane and her pal, Stephanie, are both running for CRY. You can read the full story about why – and sponsor them – here.

Posted by PaulClabburn on Nov 27, 2022 in 2022, Awareness, Cardiac Risk in the Young, CRY screenings, Fund-raising event, Tom Clabburn

Tom’s 30th birthday and @CRY_UK heart screenings

If Tom hadn’t died from an undiagnosed heart condition in 2007, today, November 27, would have been his 30^th birthday.

Instead, he became one of the 12 young people aged 14-35 who CRY estimates die each week from an undiagnosed heart condition.

That’s almost 10,000 young people who have died since Tom.

CRY has carried out more than 200,000 heart screenings and the evidence suggests:

One in every 300 will have a potentially life-threatening condition.

One in every 100 will have a less serious condition that might cause problems in later life.

Tom’s Fund has sponsored free CRY heart screenings in west London since 2008. The support has been incredible and is greatly appreciated. It’s made possible the testing of more than 3,000 young people, the purchase of screening equipment and contributions towards CRY’s research programme.

Both the demand for screenings and the cost of holding them is rapidly increasing. Economic times are tough and there are many charities out there but if you could find a way to support the Fund we’d be extremely grateful. Whatever amount you can donate, thank you, it all helps. Please click here.

Posted by PaulClabburn on Jun 27, 2022 in 2022, Awareness, Cardiac Risk in the Young, CRY London Bridges Walk, Fund-raising event, Tom Clabburn

The @CRY_UK Heart of London Bridges walk returns

CRY Bridges Walk 2022 — Walkers listen to CRY’s Chief Executive Steve Cox.

The first Cardiac Risk in the Young London Bridges Walk since 2019 took place on Sunday, June 26.

Around 650 walkers had registered for the five and a half mile walk over London’s Bridges.

Ten of the participants made up Team Tom 15 and we are extremely grateful to all those who walked this year.

The Glastonbury extension to Team Tom featured Ellen and friends …

Ellen and friends support CRY at Glastonbury.

Posted by PaulClabburn on Sep 6, 2021 in 2021, Awareness, Cardiac Risk in the Young, Ealing, Fund-raising event, The Andrew Carter Memorial Mile

Running for Andrew raises more than £900 for @CRY_UK

The start of the Andrew Carter Memorial Mile. — Gathering at the start of the 2021 Andrew Carter Memorial Mile.

The Andrew Carter Memorial Mile took place on Saturday, September 4, for the first time since lock-down and raised more than £900 for Tom and Claire’s Fund and Cardiac Risk in the Young.

About sixty runners took part in the event, commemorating Andrew’s life, in Lammas Park, Ealing. Andrew collapsed from a cardiac arrest during the Ealing Half Marathon and died on October 1, 2014.

Sandra Courtney, one of the Ealing Half Marathon organisers, said: “It was a lovely day. Colin, Joyce and James, Andrew’s parents and brother, were with us again along with more family, his friends and colleagues from AIB Bank and lots more runners who just wanted to support a great cause.”

The money raised supports heart screenings in Ealing sponsored by Tom and Claire’s Fund.

Paul Clabburn said: “We are enormously grateful to all those who ran and donated and to Andrew’s parents and family. They have raised thousands of pounds over the years and played a huge part in ensuring that free heart screenings for young people can take place in Ealing.

“We have been told by CRY that screenings can start again this year, after being halted for the pandemic, and we are planning for an event to be held on November 7. Details will be published on this site nearer the time. Anyone aged 14-35 can apply.”

Posted by PaulClabburn on Nov 18, 2019 in 2019, Awareness, Cardiac Risk in the Young, Ealing, Fund-raising event

Fundraisers Jules and Clive take a long and winding road for @CRY_UK

Clive and Juliet.

Cycling four hundred kilometres in five days in temperatures higher than thirty degrees centigrade is the challenge Clive and Juliet Matthews have set themselves as they raise money for Tom and Claire’s Fund.

The pair, from Ealing, are aiming to cycle from Mumbai to Goa between November 30th and December 4th, 2019. You can support them here.

“We will be thinking about Claire and Tom every day that we’re training and cycling,” said Jules, who continues to recover from injuries after being hit by a car in 2015. “I am still very nervous when crossing a road so this is a nerve wracking challenge for me, apart from the fact that my fitness is seriously lacking!”

The couple, who are covering all the costs themselves, will be cycling about seven hours a day. The hot and hilly route will take them south through India.

Clive, who has gone through rigorous checks that his heart is strong enough for the testing conditions, having had a few issues of his own in the past, said: “I love challenges, and this couldn’t be for a better cause. I just hope I haven’t bitten off more than I can chew in the sub-continent.”

Paul Clabburn said: “It’s not the first time Jules and Clive have helped to raise money for the Fund and we’ve extremely grateful for their efforts. They have been great supporters of our family and I hope this latest challenge is a wonderful experience.”

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