Charity Partner

Supporting CRY to prevent young sudden cardiac deaths

British & Irish Expats Rugby aims to raise awareness and funds for Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) in memory of Max Oliver

For Max

On the 5th of September 2024, Max Oliver suffered a sudden cardiac arrest while on his way to work, and tragically passed away. He was 31.

Max was a dedicated son, brother, fiancé, friend, and an undeniable legend of Bishop's Stortford RFC. Max was a teammate in the truest sense, and had a knack for bringing people together and making them feel welcome - always with a huge smile on his face, and often a beer in hand.

Max embodied the spirit of rugby, and will be sorely missed by all who were lucky enough to have met him. To honour Max's memory, British & Irish Expats Rugby is supporting CRY to help prevent young sudden cardiac deaths.

To donate to Max's memorial fund, CLICK HERE.

About CRY

Since its formation in 1995, Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) has been working to reduce the frequency of young sudden cardiac death (YSCD). CRY supports young people diagnosed with potentially life-threatening cardiac conditions, offers bereavement support to families affected by YSCD, promotes and develops heart screening programmes, and funds medical research.

CRY publishes and distributes medical information written by leading cardiologists for the general public, and funds specialist referral, screening and cardiac pathology services at leading UK hospitals.

The stats

Every week in the UK at least 12 apparently fit and healthy young people die of undiagnosed cardiac conditions.

1 in 100 young individuals CRY screens will have a condition which will require monitoring and could cause health problems later in life.

1 in 300 young individuals CRY screens will have a potentially life threatening heart condition which will benefit from lifestyle advice, treatment and sometimes corrective surgery.