From our charity 24 hours of touch rugby event, we were pleased to hand over a cheque for £1,805 to C.R.Y. – Cardiac Risk in the Young, which were one of our 3 chosen charities we supported.
Every week in the UK at least 12 young people die of undiagnosed heart conditions. Since its formation in 1995, Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) has been working to reduce the frequency of young sudden cardiac death (YSCD). CRY supports young people diagnosed with potentially life-threatening cardiac conditions and offers bereavement support to families affected by YSCD. CRY promotes and develops heart screening programmes and funds medical research. CRY publishes and distributes medical information written by leading cardiologists for the general public. CRY funds specialist referral, screening and cardiac pathology services at leading UK hospitals.
We regularly support C.R.Y. in recognition of the great work they do, with our own Kenny and Doreen Seymour who help to raise funds and awareness of this risk and in memory of their loving son Matthew. They recently ran a weekend clinic where almost 200 people were screened down at our club.
A truly well deserving charity and who were overwhelmed by the kind donations from the supporters of Bishopton Rugby Club.
