I'm doing the london marathon to raise money for a charity called CRY(Cardiac Risk in the Young). Last Year Paul Mulford, a friend of mine, died whilst cycling along a country lane in West Sussex, due to a undiagnosed heart defect.  Every week in the UK at least 12 apparently ‘fit and healthy' young people die from undiagnosed heart conditions.

CRY provides a counselling service for families affected by young sudden cardiac death, and also offers support to young people diagnosed with a condition. Other CRY initiatives include donating medical equipment to hospitals and GP surgeries; contributing to medical research; raising awareness of Sudden Death Syndrome amongst medics, politicians and the general public; and funding a fast track expert cardiac pathology service for bereaved families.

You can find out more about the work of CRY at www.c-r-y.org.uk

Many Thanks

Paul