Laurie MacNamara is fundraising for Cardiac Risk in the Young

Barry Johnston

In memory of:
Barry Johnston

Barry

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Raising money for

Cardiac Risk in the Young

Charity Registration No. 1050845

Hundreds of young people die unexpectedly of heart defects every year. CRY works to raise awareness of Sudden Death Syndrome (SDS) and campaigns for proactive screening of young people. It offers help and support to those who have suffered a loss, provides medical information, carries out Mobile Cardiac Screening and ECG Testing Programmes within local communities and contributes to medical research. For more information please go to www.c-r-y.org.uk

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Laurie MacNamara

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31/12/2011

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Raised so far: £5,698.00

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My story

Thank you for visiting my fundraising page. My fiance Barry was 27 and we were due to be married on Sat 7th June 08, by which point we'd have been together just over 8 years. He was a happy, apparently healthy and reasonably fit young man. On 6th March this year (07) he kissed me goodbye and went out to play his usual game of footie with his mates. He never made it home. He collapsed on the field and despite all efforts by paramedics and A&E staff, he died. Cause of death is listed as Sudden Adult Death Syndrome.

CRY is a charity that works to raise awareness of these sudden deaths and runs a support networks for those of us who have lost someone in these circumstances.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to donate: Cardiac Risk in the Young will receive your money electronically and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in Gift Aid will be added to your donation at no cost to you.

Please donate as generously as you can but please also tell as many people about Barry and the many others like him who are taken from their loved ones so suddenly so that we can raise awareness of these conditions.

My first fundraising event was the Great Scottish Run 10K on the 2nd Sept. Three of my closest friends Emma Bacon, Kathy Boyling & Yvonne Lennon ran it with me and one of Barry's closest friends Alan Rogerson forged ahead to clock a fabulous time. They all ran to support this charity in Barry's memory. It was an emotional day and we were all shattered but thanks to them & everyone who sponsored/supported us, it is very much appreciated.

This year again I am running the Great Scottish Run 10K on the 7th Sept having completed the Womens 10k in May. May saw my friends Rachel Malone, Jennifer Shortt and Fiona Rankin running with me for CRY. For the GSR in Sept I will be accompanied by Jennifer Shortt, Rachel Malone, Leigh Brown, Lynn Harris and Kathy Boyling & we would all love to raise even more money to benefit CRY in Barry's memory.

Should anyone wish to contact me please email me at laurie.macnamara@orange.net

Laurie

	From all the Staff & Customers in District 191 Donation by William Hill 06/02/09	£390.00
	from all the lads Donation by Stuart Sloan 25/12/08	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	all the way from the falklands Donation by Stuart Sloan 25/12/08	£20.00
	from the fresh n low 10km race, it was a shame you were not running with us!! Donation by Rachel Malone 11/10/08	£55.00 + £15.51 Gift Aid
	Glamour Poland Article! Donation by Laurie MacNamara 31/07/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	In Your Loving Memory Barry Donation by Jean Johnston 14/03/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	From all Staff & Customers in District 191 Donation by William Hill 31/01/08	£750.00
	From Glamour Magazine Article Donation by Laurie MacNamara 28/12/07	£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid
	Donation by Anonynous 11/12/07	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Donation by Krystall @ Proven 11/11/07	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Donation by Morag (GStalkers Neighbour) 11/11/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by Graeme Stalker @ Proven 11/11/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by Jonathan @ Proven 17/10/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by Tam @ Proven 17/10/07	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Donation by Danny @ Proven 17/10/07	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Donation by Stevie Caldwell @ Proven 09/10/07	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Donation by Stevie Irving @ Proven 09/10/07	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Donation by Tracey @ Proven 09/10/07	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Donation by Shelagh @ Proven 09/10/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by Matt Innes 09/10/07	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Donation by Sharon @ Proven 09/10/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by Big Al @ Proven 09/10/07	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Donation by Brian Lockhart @ Proven 09/10/07	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Donation by Stuart McLaren @ Proven 09/10/07	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Donation by Kate & John McFadzean 07/10/07	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Donation by GE Caledonian, Prestwick 07/10/07	£745.00 + £210.13 Gift Aid
	Donation by Bell & Bain Ltd 07/10/07	£350.00 + £98.72 Gift Aid
	Donation by Cairns/Finn Families 21/09/07	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Donation by Ladbrokes (Kilwinning),KBC,DBC,IPBC 21/09/07	£310.00 + £87.44 Gift Aid
	Donation by May McNab 19/09/07	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£5,698.00
Offline donations:	£0.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£1,257.39

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