James Brown is fundraising for Cardiac Risk in the Young

Saints 10k for Cardiac Risk in the Young

Run London Nike 10k

on 08/10/2006

Katrina Brown

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St Lawrence FC

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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James Brown

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Raised: 84%

Target: £1,500.00
Raised so far: £1,265.00

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My story

Many thanks for visiting our fundraising page. A number of us who play for St Lawrence Football Club are taking part in the Run London Nike 10k on 8th October, and in doing so raising money for Cardiac Risk in the Young or CRY (www.c-r-y.org.uk).

The reason for choosing CRY is because my wife Katrina collapsed and died on 2nd July this year immediately after we had completed the British 10k run in London. Her death was caused by a heart condition which neither Katrina or her family knew about. What makes Katrina's death even harder to come to terms with is that she was only 30 years old and fanatical about leading a healthy life-style - eating incerdibly heathily and enjoying yoga, swimming, jogging and tennis on a regular basis - and I'm sure we would have been running together in this event had she still been alive.

Katrina's family and I feel that CRY is a very worthy cause, and since 2nd July we have managed to raise over £20,000. This money and what St Lawrence raise will go towards raising awareness of cardiac risk in the young, funding medical research into sudden cardiac death, donating cardiac equipment to hospitals and doctor's surgeries, supporting a national heart screening programme, funding the centre for Sports Cardiology at the British Olympic Medical Centre, and helping families affected by sudden cardiac death.

Katrina was an amazing girl and gave so much to those she loved and cared for. Radiantly beautiful, incredibly intelligent, amazingly thoughtful and kind - Katrina was an inspiration to so many. She was so full of life and was always looking ahead, searching for her next challenge and tackling it without fear. Whether you were lucky enough to have known Katrina for many years or had just met her, she made you feel special and was truly interested in hearing what you had to say. She was a wonderful wife and the best friend you could hope to make. I miss her so much.

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

Many thanks for your support.

James Brown and St Lawrence FC

	Well done all - good luck Donation by Mick and Sue 09/10/06	£50.00
	Donation by Graham Willcocks 07/10/06	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Alex 06/10/06	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	good luck fat bloke Donation by keith hart 06/10/06	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by anonymous 06/10/06	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	GOOD LUCK ALL Donation by PAUL'S FAMILLY 05/10/06	£60.00
	Donation by Shikha 04/10/06	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Am never betting with POG again Donation by Mike Corbett 03/10/06	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Best of Luck Donation by Peter O'Gorman 03/10/06	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Go Chris! Good luck to you and the team. Donation by Elli P 02/10/06	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Good luck Paul - see you Sunday.. Donation by Stuart Manley 02/10/06	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Paul - only 10k ??? Donation by Uncle Kev 29/09/06	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Bruce & Lorna 29/09/06	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Run Chris run! I'm sure you'll do us proud Donation by Astrid Winkler 28/09/06	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Chris Trangmar 28/09/06	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck Paul, should help you lose those extra pounds! Donation by Daniel Leuty 27/09/06	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Donation by reen 18/09/06	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Best wishes Donation by Jonathan Minton 18/09/06	£10.00
	Donation by Mike Corbett 18/09/06	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Donation by menaka 17/09/06	£10.00
	very impressive - good luck Donation by Roger Sayer 16/09/06	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Donation by Rob Perry 14/09/06	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Donation by Bob Builder 13/09/06	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Best of luck Donation by Alison Harvie 13/09/06	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by Sam C 13/09/06	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	all the best - great effort. Donation by mitch 11/09/06	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Paul, I hope the run goes well. Good luck, and I expect a sub 40mins... Donation by Dominic Law 11/09/06	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Marvellous effort Browny and good luck to the rest of the Saints. Our thoughts are with you. Donation by Pat Turnbull 11/09/06	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	the very best of luck guys...I'M SURE SHE WOULD BE VERY PROUD OF YOU ALL! Donation by david kingham 11/09/06	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	RUN RUN RUN!!! Donation by Lionel Cohen 11/09/06	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£1,265.00
Offline donations:	£0.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£306.03

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