Now about to start our 5th year, participants over previous years have raised an incredible £20,000. This has helped contribute towards our 9 screening sessions screening over 1500 young hearts to date. Due to these tests being carried out, CRY’s data shows that over 95, ‘asymptomatic’ young people have been identified with abnormalities in tracings of the hearts rhythm which required referral for further investigation. These young people are now equipped with essential information about their heart health, future treatment options and ultimately lives will be saved in Robert’s memory. The cost to screen one person is £68.
Find out more here.
Every week in the UK at least 12 fit & healthy young people, die suddenly from undiagnosed cardiac conditions. CRY are committed to reducing this number through awareness, screening, and research. The charity also offer support to those families and friends, who have been affected by a sudden loss.
A K A Day supporters, along with Robert’s family, friends and colleagues, have raised over £175,000 in his memory to date and we are passionate about raising awareness of CRY and keeping his legacy alive.
A K A Day in May – Are you ready to move more?
Sign up to a set daily distance of 1k to 10km per day and cover that distance every day for the whole of May!
Walk, run, skate, cycle, roll – you can cover the distance any way you want to, so long as the power comes from you! Depending on your level of fitness and time available there’s a challenge that’s right for your lifestyle.
You can also choose a combination of activities e.g., run one day and walk the next, so long as you cover the daily distance.
There are a variety of distances to suit any age and level of fitness ranging from a half km challenge for our youngest participants (and that includes ‘pram miles!) right up to 10k for those looking to clock up some serious distance over the course of the month.
At the end of the month, you’ll receive a link to our website which will allow you to enter your details and upload your evidence once you have completed the challenge.
Once the evidence has been verified, you will receive a bespoke A K A Day medal in the post – or an e-certificate if you have donated the cost of the medal.
We ask for a £15 donation to take part in the challenge to support Cardiac Risk in the Young.
There is a junior discount for those aged 5-12 (£10), a £5 Bumble Bee option for under 5’s and a family option (2 adults + 2 juniors) for £45.
Register here
Or 10% family discount
