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Supporting the Parents Behind Young Athletes
and Raising £1,000 for CRY
We’re proud to share that proceeds from a recent session delivered in collaboration with British Cycling raised £1,000 for Charlie Craig’s Fund at Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY).
I knew Tim had the knowledge and skillset we were looking for in reaching parents with the right information, given his background in both cycling and Chimp Management. I also know and trust Tim as a friend and mentor, so I was really looking forward to working alongside him to provide this opportunity.
Rob Sharman
Road and Track Talent Development Team Leader at British Cycling
Why This Work Mattered
The session focused on supporting parents as an important part of the athlete journey.
The session was designed to build on the support already surrounding young athletes by bringing parents more intentionally into that picture. For British Cycling, it offered a way to strengthen that wider support network across the talent pathway.
Tim Buckle brought a combination of experience that made him a natural fit for the session, with a background in both cycling and Chimp Management.
A cause closely connected to the work
The charitable link felt especially meaningful because athletes at this stage of the British Cycling pathway go through CRY screening.
The session raised £1,000 for Charlie Craig’s Fund at Cardiac Risk in the Young, held in memory of Charlie, a young cyclist. That gave the fundraising an added sense of meaning — not only supporting an important charity, but doing so in a way that felt closely connected to the sport and the young people within it.
Their support means a great deal to us and will help us to continue our campaign to reduce the number of young sudden cardiac deaths and the heartbreak that follows such a tragedy.
Sophie Jordan
Support Programme Assistant at Cardiac Risk in the Young
Cardiac Risk in the Young
CRY supports families affected by young sudden cardiac death. They raise awareness, fund research into heart conditions affecting young people, and provide support services to grieving families, aiming to prevent further tragedies.
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