CRY’s myheart cardiologist, Dr Michael Papadakis’ story
Michael Papadakis cannot remember a time that he did not want to be a doctor. His mother, devoted to her husband and children, was a dynamic business woman who proved a tough taskmistress and, from the start of his early days at his primary school in Chania, Crete, emphasised that she expected an 80% pass […]
Dr Steven Cox, responds to the latest (Dec 2019) recommendations from the UK National Screening Committee (NSC) relating to systematic population screening for cardiac conditions associated with young sudden cardiac death (YSCD)
“Just prior to Christmas Day, the UK National Screening Committee published its conclusion to the consultation reconfirming the UK NSC does not recommend systematic population screening for cardiac conditions associated with Sudden Cardiac Death in the young. No signs or symptoms “The first point to address is that, as a charity driven by a mission […]
National myheart meeting-14th March, 2020
A myheart members’ meeting is planned at Friends House, 173-177 Euston Road, London NW1 2BJ, between 10am-3pm on Saturday 14th March, 2020. Registrations begin at 9:30am. Directions to the venue can be found here. Meetings are free to attend and give members an opportunity to meet and discuss their experiences in an informal but supportive environment. Those […]
CRY to Receive £165,000 from the Tesco Bags of Help Centenary Grant Initiative
Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) would like to thank all those that voted for us in the Tesco Bags of Help Centenary Grant initiative. CRY were bidding to bag a massive cash boost from the Tesco Bags of Help Centenary Grant initiative. To celebrate Tesco’s Centenary, the supermarket had teamed up with Groundwork to deliver […]
I never really thought much about having a heart condition until I had my son! by Jodie Pearson
My Long QT story – by Jodie Pearson, age 36 I was diagnosed with Long QT1 in 2010 when I was 27 years old. A close relative had been having “funny turns” at work with palpitations. Following one of these funny turns my relative went to see our GP, which my relative never does of […]
If only Hollie was screened at an early age!
I would like to share our story to help raise awareness of fatal Genetic Heart Conditions. In March 2016, our daughter – Hollie Cannon, then aged 15 years, collapsed suddenly at school having displayed no symptoms of an underlying issue. She was fit, well and extremely sporty. She participated in most sports her favourites being […]
CRY’s myheart representative Rebekah Goddard’s story
It’s been 18 years since I was diagnosed with long QT syndrome and had my very first permanent pacemaker implanted; and 25 years since my father found me unresponsive on the bathroom floor, before resuscitating me – I later found out that 95% of females who suffer their first major ‘event’ do not survive. My […]
Volunteering at the CRY Heart of London Bridges Walk by Nicole McShane
Many people encounter CRY for the first time as a result of a sudden death of a young person. Whilst this will always be a tragic loss, the CRY Heart of London Bridges Walk gives hope. Volunteering at the idyllic setting of Tower Bridge was an uplifting experience as all walkers passed by with cheery […]
MedicAlert Discount Extended
MedicAlert have kindly agreed to extend their offer of a 15% discount to all myheart members to 31st December 2019. “MedicAlert is the only charity in the UK supporting people with medical conditions to stay safe in emergencies. As the original provider of medical ID services, their 24/7 service and custom-made medical ID jewellery provides […]
myheart members at the CRY Heart of London Bridges Walk-2019
For its 13th year, the CRY Heart of London Bridges Walk found a new home. The event started and finished at Southwark Park, as 1,574 walkers gathered together for the walk and the first CRY Family Picnic. Walkers collected medals upon their return as they headed into Southwark Park to rest and connect with others. Shortly after […]