Fundraising efforts for Genesis Homes’ Charity of the Year, Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) for Eden, have got off to a roaring start with a fantastic initial donation of £5,000 from the homebuilder.
Genesis Homes has committed to raise an extraordinary £14,000 for CRY for Eden in 2025, and founder Nicky Gordon ensured they got off to an amazing start by contributing £5,000 from the get-go, more than 35% of the overall target.
CRY for Eden was formed in 2023 by Donna Mills in response to statistics showing that 12 young people die in the UK every week because of an undiagnosed heart condition. The money raised will guarantee hundreds of local people, aged between 14 and 35, can receive Electrocardiograms (ECGs), which record the heart’s activity to check for any irregularities.
Genesis Homes have a charity committee featuring a selection of advocates across the company who are already busily organising a range of fundraising events throughout 2025, including a golf day, ladies night, sponsored walks and a highly-anticipated charity ball in October with a spectacular theme to be revealed.
See below for a full list of events with further details.
- Ullswater Way Charity Walk – Sunday 6th April
Contact Donna on 07824386863 or visit CRY’s Facebook to get involved - Ladies Night at Roundthorn Country House, Penrith – Friday 25th April
Contact Donna on 07824386863 or visit CRY’s Facebook for tickets - Summer Charity Walk – Sunday 8th June
- Golf Day at Penrith Golf Club – Friday 27th June
Event details here - Charity Ball at The Halston, Carlisle – Saturday 4th October
Save the date here, and register your interest by emailing charity@genesis-homes.co.uk - Staff Quiz Night – Friday 21st November
Nicky Gordon, our Managing Director, said: “We’re delighted to have allocated an initial £5,000 towards our fundraising target, setting us in good stead to raise £14,000 across the year with a series of exciting events planned. We’re determined to help in any way possible to raise money and awareness of such a worthwhile cause operating on our doorstep.
“I encourage anyone who is keen to support this wonderful charity to get in touch with our charity team and secure your tickets for our golf day and charity ball which are guaranteed to be fantastic events.”
Anyone interested in the upcoming fundraising events should contact charity@genesis-homes.co.uk for more information.