This year I’m taking on my very first Great North Run in memory of my cousin Gavin.

We lost Gavin far too soon at just 43 years old, I’m running to support CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young)—a charity working to prevent sudden cardiac deaths in young people.

Every week in the UK at least 12 apparently fit and healthy young people die of undiagnosed cardiac conditions. With your donation, CRY can reduce the frequency of young sudden cardiac death (YSCD) by working with cardiologists and family doctors to establish good practice and appropriate screening facilities to promote and protect the cardiac health of our young. By supporting CRY you will help save young lives from these potentially fatal cardiac conditions. See how your support can help by visiting www.c-r-y.org.uk.

Every donation helps fund vital heart screenings, research, and support for families.

If you can, please donate or share.

My first Great North Run.

Running for Gavin.

Running to save lives.