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About
About CRY
This film tells the story of CRY, why the charity was set up and the support it provides to patients and families who have lost someone to sudden cardiac death.
- To provide access to free Clinical Assessment and Management to all families of a young person who are living with an Inherited Cardiac Condition or 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 with other likeminded bodies.
How are we funded?
All services provided by CRY Ireland are free. CRY is a self-supporting registered charity. The bulk of the money we take in comes from various fundraising events.
Where do all monies raised go?
– Raising awareness
– Counselling
– Diagnostic centre
Awareness & counselling
Raising Awareness
CRY uses some funding to raise awareness for SADS through various media campaigns. Representatives from CRY also hold information meetings, which often involve travelling to schools, colleges, sports clubs, businesses and community groups to speak about this.
Counselling Service
CRY provides a free counselling service.
Screening
CRYP Centre
The majority of the funds raised for CRY go into the Centre for Cardiovascular Risk in Younger Persons Tallaght, Dublin 24. To date, over 5,500 individuals have been seen at the centre.
Staff
The Charity currently employs two members of staff – Lucia Ebbs and Elaine Whelan. We also retain the services of two Psychotherapist Counsellors throughout the 32 counties. All other members of the team work as volunteers.
