Paul Kinsella fundraising for Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY)

This year I am taking on the Dublin City Marathon in memory of my beautiful sister-in-law Olivia - to raise funds for an amazing charity called CRY Ireland. This is a charity close to my heart (pardon the pun!) as they have been absolutely amazing in so many ways to my family. Tragically, Olivia passed away suddenly in May 2009 at the young age of 29 from SADS. Unfortunately, Olivia wasn’t the first in her family to die from SADS as Olivia and my wife had lost their mother Deirdre who was also just 29yrs old when she died suddenly in 1984. Sadly, there’s been a number of sudden deaths throughout their maternal extended family over the years. However, through CRY's screening and testing a genetic SADS heart condition has since been discovered and my wife and children along with many extended family members are now receiving the medical supervision and treatment they need to prevent any further deaths. CRY have been absolutely incredible in not only providing the medical side but especially in the family support and solidarity that they offer. All services provided by CRY Ireland are free. CRY is a self-supporting registered charity. The majority of their funding comes from fundraising events. I would be extremely grateful for any donations made to this fantastic cause in memory of our beautiful, vivacious, bubbly, kind and generous Olivia who we love and miss dearly. Thank you.

About Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY)

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CRY Ireland is a registered Irish charity founded in 2002 by parents, relatives and friends who have experienced the effects of sudden and unexplained deaths of their loved ones. Our vision is the prevention of sudden cardiac death of young persons in Ireland. Our mission is to provide both access for families in Ireland, north and south, bereaved by the sudden cardiac death of a young person, to free screening and emotional support services, in an empathetic environment and to support research into the prevention of sudden cardiac death. Our Purpose is:- • To provide access to free Clinical Assessment and Management to all families who have suffered, or are at risk of, a Sudden Cardiac Death. • To provide a Family Support Programme, offering free access to Listening Volunteers, Mentors and bereavement specialists. • To organize events, and provide access to information and networks. • To support research into the causes and prevention of sudden cardiac death, in collaboration wit

About Irish Life Dublin Marathon 2025 Fundraising Campaign

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