Posted by PaulClabburn on Oct 5, 2018 in 2018, Awareness, Cardiac Risk in the Young, CRY screenings
It seems fitting, given today is the anniversary of Tom’s death, that we’ve learned CRY’s Ealing screenings on Sunday, November 4, are now fully booked.
The free screenings are held in memory of Tom and Claire. I hope the 113 people who will have their hearts tested leave with nothing more than reassurance. I also hope they all turn up – or let CRY know in advance if they can’t – as the screenings have a long waiting list and someone can take their place.
There is plainly a huge demand for such screenings. That they are free is due to all those people who have raised the money which has allowed Tom and Claire’s Fund to sponsor heart testing for more than 2,500 young people since 2009.
But it’s not a bottomless pot. The money is running out and, unless we raise more, the screenings scheduled for 2020 could be our last. So if you’re thinking of raising money for charity, please consider Tom and Claire’s Fund.
NB: Our Fund, like all CRY family funds, is administered by Cardiac Risk in the Young, a registered charity. Money raised by the Fund can only be used to support screenings, research or the purchase of medical equipment by CRY.
Posted by PaulClabburn on Oct 1, 2018 in 2018, Awareness, Cardiac Risk in the Young, CRY screenings, Ealing
This year’s free CRY heart screenings for those aged 14-35 will take place on Sunday, November 4, at the Florence Road Surgery, 26 Florence Road, Ealing, London, W5 3TX. You can book here.
The screenings are sponsored by Tom and Claire’s Fund. You can read about what happens at a screening here.
Once again we are very grateful to the Florence Road Surgery for hosting the event. However, if you have any queries, please contact CRY, rather than the surgery or us. CRY’s contact details are here.
Posted by PaulClabburn on Sep 4, 2018 in 2018, Awareness, Cardiac Risk in the Young, CRY screenings, Fund-raising event, The Andrew Carter Memorial Mile
About 60 runners took part in the Andrew Carter Memorial Mile on Saturday, September 1, raising more than £700 for Tom and Claire’s Fund and Cardiac Risk in the Young.
The event is held in memory of Andrew, who collapsed from a cardiac arrest during the Ealing Half Marathon in 2014. He died on October 1, 2014. The money raised supports heart screenings in Ealing sponsored by Tom and Claire’s Fund.
Sandra Courtney, one of the Ealing Half Marathon organisers, said: “It was a lovely day and it was great to raise such a large total again.”
Paul Clabburn said: “We are very grateful to all those who ran and to Andrew’s parents. Each year, those who take part play a significant role in ensuring that free CRY screenings can continue.”
This year’s screenings are due to take place in November.
Posted by PaulClabburn on Aug 28, 2018 in 2018, Awareness, Cardiac Risk in the Young, Ealing, Fund-raising event, The Andrew Carter Memorial Mile, Tom Clabburn
The 2018 Andrew Carter Memorial Mile will take place in Lammas Park, Ealing, this coming Saturday to raise money for The Tom Clabburn Memorial Fund and Cardiac Risk in the Young.
It’s free of charge and you can run, jog or walk the course. You can register here.
The memorial mile is organised by Ealing Half Marathon and follows the death of Andrew Carter. Andrew took part in the event in 2014 but collapsed shortly before the end of the race from a cardiac arrest. He died on October 1, 2014.
The event’s organisers said: “Join us and run this great course, it is the perfect way to start a Saturday morning and to raise funds for a worthy cause. All we ask is that all runners make a donation to the collection tin on the day or donate online here to The Tom Clabburn Fund.
Posted by PaulClabburn on Jun 24, 2018 in 2018, Awareness, Cardiac Risk in the Young, CRY London Bridges Walk
Some of Team Tom.
More than 50 people walked in memory of Tom and Claire at Cardiac Risk in the Young’s annual Heart of London Bridges Walk on Sunday, June 24.
It’s the 11th time we have walked and, yet again, we’re hugely grateful for the fantastic turn-out. We’re very lucky to have such support.
As CRY’s Chief Executive, Steve Cox, explained in a brief speech, one of the most important steps in CRY’s campaign to prevent Young Sudden Cardiac Deaths (YSCD) took place earlier this month.
For the first time, causes of death including SADS, ARVC and Short QT have been recognised by the World Health Organisation (WHO). You can read more here.
In Steve’s words: “We believe that once this new code is fully implemented it will finally be possible to establish that these cardiac conditions are one of the most common causes of death in young people and much more should be done by our government to prevent these tragedies.”
That could mean the eventual implementation of a national strategy.
Meanwhile, 12 young people aged 14-35 are dying every week.
CRY can’t campaign without your support so, whether you walked this year or in the past, thank you.
Paul and Ellen x
Posted by PaulClabburn on Jun 1, 2018 in 2018, Awareness, Cardiac Risk in the Young, CRY London Bridges Walk
This year’s walk is on Sunday, June 24.
You can sign up here: https://www.c-r-y.org.uk/bridges-walk/
You don’t need to raise money, just walk the bridges and raise awareness of the more than 6,000 young adults we’ve lost to undiagnosed heart conditions since Tom died.
We’d love to see you there.
Posted by PaulClabburn on Apr 4, 2018 in 2018, Awareness, Cardiac Risk in the Young, CRY London Bridges Walk
Supporting CRY.
CRY’s 12th annual Heart of London Bridges Walk will take place on Sunday, June 24, 2018.
You can register here: https://www.c-r-y.org.uk/events/events/cry-heart-of-london-bridges-walk-2018/
We will be taking part for the 11th year and, as ever, we would love to see you there to remember Tom and Claire.
You don’t need to raise sponsorship to take part, it’s enough to walk and raise awareness of the loss of 12 young people a week to undiagnosed heart conditions.
Paul and Ellen x
Posted by PaulClabburn on Dec 12, 2017 in 2017, Awareness, Cardiac Risk in the Young, Claire Prosser, Donations, Ealing
Neo presents the cheque on behalf of Munsons to Vicky.
Munsons Coffee and Eats have donated a cheque for £250 to Tom and Claire’s fund.
The cafe, in St Mary’s Road, Ealing, have supported the fund for many years.
CRY supporter and family friend Vicky Pearson, who accepted the cheque on behalf of the fund, said: “Claire was a regular customer at Munsons, meeting friends and holding fundraising book sales.
“Munsons holds memories for many of us and to receive this donation shows what a special place it is.”
The money will contribute towards further heart screenings to be held in Ealing next year.
