Issue 97 of the CRY Update magazine covers all news, events and fundraising from May – August 2025.
This issue includes an event writeup for CRY Heart of London Bridges Walk (Page 19), 2 new partnerships with the Berks & Bucks FA (Page 16) and OrthTeam Centre (Page 17) and the announcement of a new CRY charity ambassador, Danny Lomas (Page 24).
Issue 96 of the CRY Update magazine covers all news, events and fundraising from January – April 2025. This issue includes an event writeup for London Landmarks Half Marathon (Page 39), TCS London Marathon (Page 42) and a recap of Hearth Month including the Charity Heroes campaign (Page 27) and Women in Cardiology (Page 32). […]
LET’S DANCE! On Friday 4th April 2025 NEAT FEET DANCE ACADEMY presented a dance display at Pilton Community College, Barnstaple. Thirty-three dancers ranging from children to over 70s took to the stage to show that dance is for everyone – including the audience, who were invited to join the dancers in a circle dance. So many […]
Issue 95 of the CRY Update magazine covers all news, events and fundraising from September – December 2024.
170 people were screened on 15th and 16th March 2025 at Bideford College in Devon. This screening was in memory of Martyn Luckett. Thank you to all involved.
198 people were screened on 8th and 9th February 2025 at Bishops Nympton Parish Hall in South Molton. This screening was in memory of Martyn Luckett. Thank you to all involved.
Update Magazine 94 is out now!
This edition features articles on Heart of London Bridges Walk, a review of the 12 a week campaign, research updates, fundraising event highlights, and much more!
Date: Sunday, July 14th Time: Kick-off 15:00 (Doors Open: 13:30) Location: The Sports Ground Bideford, Bideford https://www.seetickets.com/tour/sellebrity-soccer-bideford-afc-2024 Charities: CRY Cardiac risk in the young
174 people were screened on 16th and 17th of March 2024 at Bideford College in Devon. This screening was in memory of Martyn Luckett. Thank you to all involved.
The College plays a vital role in supporting this community service which is brought to North Devon through community fundraising in memory of Martyn Luckett, who passed away from a sudden cardiac death in 2005 at just 19. Martyn has a band of people who all raise funds in his memory to enable this service […]
Bideford College were once again hosts to this year’s cardiac screening event for 14-35 year olds in North Devon last month through the charity known as Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY). The College plays a vital role in supporting this community service which is brought to North Devon through community fundraising in memory of […]
179 people were screened on 18th and 19th of March at Bideford College in Devon. This screening was in memory of Martyn Luckett.
Read Update 87 here! Issue 87 of the CRY Update magazine covers all news, events and fundraising from January to April 2022. Our first piece of major news in this period came at the start of Heart Month in February, as we announced the renewal of our partnership with Sunrise Radio for another 12 months. Our
154 people were screened on 12th and 13th of March 2022 at Bideford College. This screening was memory of Martyn Luckett
A huge thank you and congratulations from all at CRY to our amazing runners who took part in the 2021 Virgin Money London Marathon! Sunday 3rd October 2021 marked a very special day in the charity calendar, as #TeamCRY were finally able to hit the streets of London and complete 26.2 miles. We were delighted to
Read Update Magazine Issue 85 here Issue 85 of the CRY Update reports on all news, events and fundraising from May to August 2021. From June, fundraising and screening levels started returning to pre-COVID levels as events around the country started picking up and we returned to holding regular screening events again. We also transformed the
TOUR OF TORRIDGE Cycle Challenge Three interconnected loops – 25k; 50k; 75k. Centered on Bideford Sunday 26th September Organized by Bideford Bridge Rotary Club, and Tarka Rotary Club Fundraising for “CRY – Cardiac Risk in the Young” The Veterans
Congratulations to team CRY! For the first time in the history of the London Marathon, the event went virtual on Sunday 4th October! Despite the difficult year 2020 has been, 38 CRY runners, all spread across the UK, took on the challenge of running a marathon in their local area. Some dressed as super heroes and
Read Update 80 here CRY Update 80 reports on all news, events and fundraising from September to December 2019. September got underway with the Great North Run, as 50 runners representing CRY took part. You can read more on page 22. To start October we held the 10th CRY Durham Walk, with 219 supporters gathering to
North Devon Gazette, 18th March 2020 Charlotte’s younger brother, Martyn, suddenly passed away of an undiagnosed heart condition in 2005 at the age of just 19. Since then, Charlotte and her family have been working hard to raise funds and awareness for Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) so that potentially life saving heart screenings can
Read Update 79 here CRY Update 79 reports on all news, events and fundraising from May to August 2019. In May, we found out that CRY had been selected for the Tesco Bags of Help Centenary Grant in 10 regions across the country, which gave people a chance to vote to support CRY using their tokens
Devon Live, 1st December 2019 Martyn Luckett passed away suddenly at just 19 years old in 2005 due to an undiagnosed heart condition, myocarditis. In the wake of his tragic death, his family have ensured more than 2000 young people in Devon have been screened for hidden heart conditions. Thanks to the efforts of Martyn’s family,
North Devon Gazette, 13th November 2019 Martyn Luckett passed away at just 19 years old in 2005 of an undiagnosed heart condition. Since his passing, his family have worked together with Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) to bring annual screenings to North Devon. Now, the Luckett family is organising a charity Fashion Show to raise
I’m always up for a challenge, so when I saw the opportunity to take part in a white collar Charity Boxing Match for the charity that I support, Cardiac risk in the Young, I jumped at the chance. I had just had a baby by C section the previous March, so I was carrying a load
198 local young people were screened on the 28th and 29th of September at Bideford College in Devon. The screenings were held in memory of Martyn Luckett.
Read Update 78 here CRY Update 78 reports on all news, events and fundraising from January to April 2019. In March we announced two new additions to our group of CRY Ambassadors: England and GB international hockey player James Gall and artist Katy Jade Dobson. You can read about James and Katy and why they decided
London Marathon Write Up 2019 Congratulations and a huge thank you to all the CRY runners who took part in the Virgin Money London Marathon 2019 on Sunday 28th April. We’re extremely proud of all our runners and grateful to them all for choosing to support us. 108 runners supported CRY this year, running the 26.2-mile
Read Update 77 here CRY Update 77 reports on all news, events and fundraising from September to December 2018. There were plenty of major events throughout this four-month period. We were thrilled to be so well represented at the Great North Run on September 9, with 50 runners taking part for CRY. You can read a
Read Update 65 online here. The CRY Update is the charity’s newsletter, reporting on CRY news and events, cardiac screenings, breaking developments in medical research and CRY supporters’ fundraising over the preceding months.
Read Update 67 online here. The CRY Update is the charity’s newsletter, reporting on CRY news and events, cardiac screenings, breaking developments in medical research and CRY supporters’ fundraising over the preceding months.
Read Update 68 online here. The CRY Update is the charity’s newsletter, reporting on CRY news and events, cardiac screenings, breaking developments in medical research and CRY supporters’ fundraising over the preceding months.
CRY Update 75 reports on all CRY news, events and fundraising from January to April 2018. We experienced a host of highlights through this four-month period. In March, our screening programme surpassed a total of 150,000 young people screened, which is an incredible milestone for us to reach. Furthermore, to discuss our progress and the importance
Congratulations and a huge thank you to all the CRY runners who took part in the Virgin Money London Marathon 2018 on Sunday 22nd April on what has been reported as the hottest London Marathon on record! We’re extremely proud of all our runners and grateful to them all for choosing to support us. 99 runners
Bude Today, 20th March 2018 Brenda Luckett and her family have raised funds for CRY since her son, Martyn Luckett, died in 2005. The Martyn Luckett Memorial Fund provide annual screenings for local young people in Devon – this year at Pilton Community College, where over 200 young people were screened. Brenda has now held eighteen
North Devon Gazette, 15th March 2018 The screening at Pilton Community College last weekend saw over 200 young people screened in memory of Martyn Luckett. The screening was the 9th one organised by Brenda Luckett, Martyn’s Mother. Since Martyn’s death, the family have held a screening ever year and are currently fundraising for the next one
Devon Live, 19th February 2018 Brenda Luckett is urging local young people to book in for a free heart screening in Devon, after losing her son, Martyn, in 2005 to a heart condition. Since then, Brenda has worked with CRY to organise heart screenings in memory of her son. Brenda said: “[…] we decided to set
Bude & Stratton Post, 22nd December 2017 Geoffery Cox MP has offered his support to campaigners, Brenda Luckett and Charlotte Henderson and the work they do with CRY. The women have been proactive supporters of CRY since the death of their son and brother, Martyn Luckett. Brenda said, “Since then we have been raising money for
Read Update 73 here. CRY Update 73 reports on all the CRY news, events and fundraising from May to August 2017. In June, CRY launched a new version of its main website. The site immediately saw the number of visitors double in the first month and has consistently recorded more visitors per month than before the
Read Update 72 here. CRY Update 72 reports on all the CRY news, events and fundraising from January to April 2017. February saw over 20 years’ worth of CRY research help to inform new international ECG guidelines for screening athletes, led by CRY Consultant Cardiologist Professor Sanjay Sharma. Our work is making a difference and gaining
Read Update 71 here CRY Update 71 reports on all the CRY news, events and fundraising from September to December 2016. In this period, we held our annual Raising Awareness Week – including our most successful CRY Great Cake Bake yet. We also saw fantastic support for the Great North Run in September with over 70 runners
Congratulations and a huge thank you to all the CRY runners who took part in the Virgin Money London Marathon 2017 on Sunday 23rd April. We’re extremely proud of everyone and grateful for being so many people’s chosen charity. 107 runners supported CRY this year, running the 26.2 mile course through the centre of London. Running
Devon Live – 19th April 2017 Gary Lineker and Gabby Logan have thrown their support behind a charity fight night and CRY
Read Update 70 here CRY Update 70 reports on all the CRY news, events and fundraising from May to August 2016. The 10th annual CRY Heart of London Bridges Walk took place on June 26, and another fantastic turnout of over 1,200 supporters took part in the new route for 2016. We very much appreciated all
Bude Today – 13th December 2016 A fit young man who suffered a cardiac arrest last year is helping to raise awareness of Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY), with a recent beetle drive raising more than £650. Brad’s aim is to raise awareness for screenings, and how important they are in avoiding a life threatening
This was our 24th and last annual motorcycle trials school that we were going to do. Martyn was a keen motor cycle trials rider and was always involved until 11 years ago when he passed away suddenly. We put together some amounts to present a cheque on that evening where we said that we had raised
North Devon Journal – 25th August 2016 Brenda and John Luckett have been organising motorcross trial schools at their farm in Hartland for the past 24 years – raising nearly £60,000 for charity Cardiac Risk in the Young over the years.
Read Update 69 here CRY Update 69 reports on all the CRY news, events and fundraising from January to April 2016. CRY’s biggest awareness event in this period was our BBC Lifeline appeal, broadcast on BBC One and Two in February, presented by CRY Patron Pixie Lott. She not only made her West End debut that
Congratulations and a huge thank you to all the runners who took part in the 2016 Virgin Money London Marathon for CRY on Sunday 24th April. We are very proud of all our runners and grateful to them for their fantastic efforts and for choosing to run for CRY. The 117 London Marathon runners who ran
On 12th May 2015 our son Bradley Olde, who was just 20 at the time, went out jogging and collapsed with a cardiac arrest. He had stopped breathing for approximately 8 minutes when a neighbour passed who knew first aid procedure and applied CPR until an air ambulance arrived which took Brad directly to Plymouth Hospital.
CRY held a screening clinic on the 7th and 8th of March 2015 at Pilton College, Devon. 199 people were screened over the two days in memory of Martyn Luckett.
Read Update 46 online here The CRY Update is the charity’s newsletter, published three times a year, reporting on CRY news and events, cardiac screenings, breaking developments in medical research and CRY supporters’ fundraising over the preceding months.
Read Update 47 online here The CRY Update is the charity’s newsletter, published three times a year, reporting on CRY news and events, cardiac screenings, breaking developments in medical research and CRY supporters’ fundraising over the preceding months.
Read Update 48 online here The CRY Update is the charity’s newsletter, published three times a year, reporting on CRY news and events, cardiac screenings, breaking developments in medical research and CRY supporters’ fundraising over the preceding months.
Read Update 50 online here The CRY Update is the charity’s newsletter, published three times a year, reporting on CRY news and events, cardiac screenings, breaking developments in medical research and CRY supporters’ fundraising over the preceding months.
Read Update 51 online here The CRY Update is the charity’s newsletter, published three times a year, reporting on CRY news and events, cardiac screenings, breaking developments in medical research and CRY supporters’ fundraising over the preceding months.
Read the magazine here Issue 64 of the CRY Update looks back at a busy CRY summer from May to August 2014. Our flagship raising awareness event, the CRY Heart of London Bridges Walk, features in this issue with a full report and photos from the day. Also prominent is our Patron Pixie Lott’s terrific tour
Read Update 53 online here The CRY Update is the charity’s newsletter, published three times a year, reporting on CRY news and events, cardiac screenings, breaking developments in medical research and CRY supporters’ fundraising over the preceding months.
Read Update 54 online here The CRY Update is the charity’s newsletter, published three times a year, reporting on CRY news and events, cardiac screenings, breaking developments in medical research and CRY supporters’ fundraising over the preceding months.
Read Update 55 online here The CRY Update is the charity’s newsletter, published three times a year, reporting on CRY news and events, cardiac screenings, breaking developments in medical research and CRY supporters’ fundraising over the preceding months.
Read Update 56 online here The CRY Update is the charity’s newsletter, published three times a year, reporting on CRY news and events, cardiac screenings, breaking developments in medical research and CRY supporters’ fundraising over the preceding months.
Read Update 57 online here The CRY Update is the charity’s newsletter, published three times a year, reporting on CRY news and events, cardiac screenings, breaking developments in medical research and CRY supporters’ fundraising over the preceding months.
Read Update 58 online here The CRY Update is the charity’s newsletter, published three times a year, reporting on CRY news and events, cardiac screenings, breaking developments in medical research and CRY supporters’ fundraising over the preceding months.
Read Update 59 online here The CRY Update is the charity’s newsletter, published three times a year, reporting on CRY news and events, cardiac screenings, breaking developments in medical research and CRY supporters’ fundraising over the preceding months.
Early in November 2006, a charity lingerie fashion show was held in memory of Martyn. Mrs Siti Sweeny or Lacy Connections, Gammon Walk, Barnstaple, Devon, spent four months rehearsing routines with 10 young ladies, to ensure that Martyn would have been proud – and they did a fantastic job. Over 300 people attended and there was
We held our Annual Motor Cycle Trials School which was our 16th so far. For the last three years we have held it for CRY in memory of our son Martyn, who died suddenly aged 19 in 2005. He had myocarditis – a viral infection of the muscle of the heart. Martyn was a keen motorcyclist
On Friday 4th November 2011 Brenda Luckett held a cheque presentation evening for their two day Annual Motor Cycle Trials School which raised £3,000.00. “Here is the photo we took at the Cheque Presentation evening we held last Friday, we raised £3,000 for CRY for Martyn’s memorial fund at our two day Annual Motor Cycle Trials
Congratulations and a huge “thank you” to the 132 runners who ran the 2015 Virgin Money London Marathon and the 2 mini marathon runners who ran for CRY on Sunday 26th April. As always, we are very proud of you all and very grateful to you for your fantastic efforts to raise awareness and funds for
A CRY screening was held at the ‘The Haven’ – an integrated health centre at Budehaven Community School in Bude, Cornwall on Saturday 8th – Sunday 9th March in memory of Martyn Luckett. A total of 196 people were screened over the two day event.
Thank you and congratulations to the 21 CRY runners who took part in the Bupa London 10,000 on Sunday 25th May 2014 including CRY Patron, Bill Neely. We were extremely lucky with the weather as it had been raining the previous day and also the days following the event. The morning started off a bit cloudy
Read Update 62 online here “Traditionally we have found that the last few months of the year are a very busy time, often with several major fundraising and raising awareness activities taking place. September finds our runners busy in the Great North Run and Run to the Beat events; whilst in October our annual Durham Riverside
Read Update 60 online here The CRY Update is the charity’s newsletter, published three times a year, reporting on CRY news and events, cardiac screenings, breaking developments in medical research and CRY supporters’ fundraising over the preceding months.
Read Update 61 online here In this issue: • ‘Young Sudden Cardiac Death: A Father’s Grief’ booklet launch, page 10 • Justice for James: Reopening the Inquest into the death of James Markham, page 10-12 • CRY at the British Cardiovascular Society (BCS) Conference, page 17-18 • CRY Golf Day 2013, page 18 • West ’12
Martyn Luckett 1985 – 2005 Cheeky chap, made everyone smile Even if it was only for a little while God has chosen you to be his soldier Forsaking us seeing you getting older There’s a constant ache deep in my heart I won’t forget you my dearest Mart We had so much fun, so many memories
Mummy’s Boy Mummy’s boy, born and bred He could do no wrong, whatever anyone said. I know you miss him so, but he’s still here Watching us laughing and shedding a tear No one will ever replace him or make the pain go away There will be good times and then there will be a rainy
8th – 9th March 2014 We held our 5th cardiac screening this year at the Haven Medical Centre, Budehaven School. This year, for some reason, I found it very emotional – suddenly hitting me after nearly 9 years that we had lost our youngest son from an undiagnosed heart condition. Why was it us? Then I
Congratulations and a huge “thank you” to the 119 runners who ran the 2013 London Marathon for CRY on Sunday 21st April. We are very proud of you all and very grateful for your fantastic efforts to raise awareness and funds for CRY. The team of 119 CRY runners comprised of 49 who ran with their
The second CRY Great Cake Bake took place on Friday 29th November 2013, as part of Raising Awareness Week. We would like to thank everybody who took part in the CRY Great Cake Bake and for helping to make the event such a success. Money is still coming in but we are delighted to say that
Our annual motorcycle trials school was held in August 2013. We had around 70 riders taking part and we had a barbecue, prize draw, a band and a bar. There was also a cake someone had donated which was decorated with the CRY logo on top – this was auctioned. The trials school was part of
South West Launch – 20th April 2012 Families from across the South West region (from Cornwall to Bristol) came together in Taunton to help launch a major regional campaign to highlight the shocking statistic that 12 young, apparently fit and healthy people (aged 35 and under) are tragically dying suddenly every week in the UK from
Congratulations and a huge “thank you” to all who took part in the BUPA Great North Run in aid of CRY on Sunday 18th September 2011. This year we had a larger team of 68 CRY runners amongst the thousands of participants. Everyone seemed to enjoy another fantastic race day, despite the aches and pains. The
Read Update 52 online here The CRY Update is the charity’s newsletter, published three times a year, reporting on CRY news and events, cardiac screenings, breaking developments in medical research and CRY supporters’ fundraising over the preceding months.
On the weekend of April 24 and 25 at Lower Wembsworthy Farm, Hartland, John and Brenda Luckett hosted a luncheon stop for the Rally of Discover Tour, which was a two day event that was held in the South West area. Visit the_holsworthy_post_13may10_luncheon_stop.htm
Sir – Just before writing this I completed my latest training run of 19 miles in preparation for the Virgin London Marathon on April 25. I have never taken on something so emotionally and physically challenging in all my life and the reason I am going to do it is I’m running in memory of my
Following the success of CRY’s inaugural Heart of London Bridges Sponsored Walk in 2007 the event took place again in 2008, with over 600 CRY supporters in attendance. The walk, led once again by CRY Patron Kathryn Harries, started at Victoria Embankment Gardens and ended at Hays Galleria near London Bridge. The route involved crossing 8
A Hartland family are going on a charity walk across eight London bridges in memory of their son. Martyn Luckett died, aged 19, in July 2005 after suffering from Sudden Adult Death Syndrome (SADS) which was caused by an undiagnosed heart condition. His mum Brenda, dad John, sister Charlotte and her boyfriend Andrew Henderson will be
Brenda Lukett and members of her family are pictured after taking part in the London Bridges Walk organised by the charity Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY). They raised around £800 for a memorial fund set up after her son Martyn died of Myocarditis, a form of Sudden Adult Death Syndrome in 2005 at the age
On July the 15th, the five of us came up from North Devon to walk in the Bridges Walk for CRY in London. We walked 8 bridges, representing the 8 lives lost each week due to undiagnosed heart diseases. We were doing it in memory of our son Martyn Luckett, who passed away in July 2005
It was on July 11, 2005 that Martyn Luckett died suddenly at the age of 19. Since then, his family has raised more than £9,000 for the work of the CRY charity – Cardiac Risk in the Young. On July 15, Martyn’s mum Brenda, sister Charlotte and cousin Katie Jewell will be taking part in CRY’s
Read Update 44 online here The CRY Update is the charity’s newsletter, published three times a year, reporting on CRY news and events, cardiac screenings, breaking developments in medical research and CRY supporters’ fundraising over the preceding months.
The memory of a young Hartland man who would have just turned 21 has been marked by a charity sky dive. Martyn Luckett died of sudden adult death syndrome, SADS, aged 19, in July last year. Since his death Martyn’s family and friends have been constantly fundraising for the charity Cardiac Risk in the Young, CRY,
A stunning show of the latest collections in lingerie, nightwear and bridal hosiery has raised more than £1,500 for youngsters at risk of cardiac illnesses. Co-organiser Charlotte Luckett, who lost her 19-year-old brother Martyn, to a form of Sudden Adult Death Syndrome (SADS) in 2005, said she was moved by the reaction to the Lacy Connections’
Lacy fashions and live music will take centre stage at a fund-raising fashion show being held to help raise awareness of cardiac risk in young people. Tomorrow (Thursday) night’s event at Caeser’s Palace nightclub in Bideford will showcase the very latest collections in lingerie, nightwear and bridal hosiery from Lacy Connections. The Barnstaple shop is organising
Joe Baker, one of the West Country’s top trial bikers, produced a top performance to claim the Martyn Luckett Memorial Trophy. The Lynton biker topped a huge field to take the silverware at the motor cycle trials at Cudly Lane, Hartland. The event was held in memory of talented motorcycle enthusiast Martyn who died suddenly from
The weekend began in fine style for Charlotte Luckett and her brother, Martyn. The pair enjoyed a takeaway, played crazy golf, took part in a primary school fun run and watched Big Brother on the telly. Later on the Saturday night, they went dancing at a night club. On the Sunday, however, 19-year-old Martyn began feeling
The grieving family of a young Hartland man who died unexpectedly decided that the show must go on in his memory. Members of the Luckett family, from Hartland, have been running motorbike trials for 12 years. But in July Martyn Luckett (left), 19, died suddenly. The family was torn about whether to carry on the tradition