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Laura's fundraiser for Cardiac Risk in the Young

Laura Collins is raising money for Cardiac Risk in the Young

Great North Run 2026 · 13 September 2026 · Start fundraising for this event

Great North Run 2026
Campaign by Cardiac Risk in the Young (RCN 1050845 (England & Wales), SC052581 (Scotland))
The Great North Run is the world’s biggest half marathon, with more than 57,000 runners pounding the streets of Newcastle. The 13.1-mile course runs from Newcastle upon Tyne to South Shields and attracts many world-class athletes.

Story

Every week in the UK at least 12 apparently fit and healthy young people die of undiagnosed cardiac conditions. My family have been supported by CRY since the death of my brother Nick in 1998 when he was only 16 years old - ever since this time we have helped promote the amazing work that CRY does in raising awareness amidst communities and fundraising to support screening opportunities. This year is the 45th year of the Great North Run and it is the largest Half Marathon in the world.. it would also have been Nick's 45th birthday later this year, so a fitting tribute in his memory. 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.

Donation summary

Total
£715.58
+ £165.00 Gift Aid
Online
£715.58
Offline
£0.00

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