23/06/2026
A BIG THANKS FROM THE CRY - SANDBACH TEAM
Our first ever Sandbach Cardiac Screening Sessions for the Young (14-35) are now complete and we are already fundraising and planning for our 2027 sessions.
We want to extend a huge thank you for the incredible support from key individuals and organisations that has enabled the first ever open sessions for our town.
Thanks to their hard work and dedication, we were able to screen 209 individuals and provide vital peace of mind to our community here in Sandbach. Their commitment to promoting heart health truly makes a difference. We couldn't have run such a smooth and successful event without them.
Ann Nevitt and Andrew Dalton (CRY Sandbach) who organised the cardiac screening sessions in Sandbach for the first time. From fund-raising; Just-Giving, Quiz Nights, Pleading Letters and communications through to delivering the sessions with the CRY Charity on the day
Deborah Dixon co-ordinates C-R-Y Charity events across Cheshire and the wider North West in memory of her son Aaron who suddenly died at the age of 23 from an undiagnosed heart defect.
Gemma Holland and her family for their donation from their own fundraising activities and volunteering in memory of Gemma's husband Nick who died suddenly at the age of 26.
Sandbach Rotary Club members for listening to the need for cardiac screening sessions in Sandbach and kindly donated £2,000 towards our first event.
Poole Alcock Solicitors who donated £1,000 in memory of one of their young members of staff who died from a heart attack.
Ashfields Primary Care Centre kindly hosted the sessions with support from the practice doctors and staff. Sessions require a minimum of five private rooms, one reception area, and a waiting space for up to 20 people is required. Specific mention goes to David Crosthwaite and his team for volunteering on behalf of Ashfields over the weekend.
Symphony Hospitality Catering (Andy and Aggi) and The Wheatsheaf for providing lunches for the team.
Our Member of Parliament Sarah Russell, our Mayor Sam Corcoran and local Town Councillors Mark Mitchell and John Beddows for finding the time to visit, listen and understand the need for these sessions in Sandbach
And last but not least, the C-R-Y Charity team who came from across the UK including London, Leeds and Leatherhead to carry out the screenings.
