Please find the time to read Edward’s moving story and see how the RGF has made such a difference to this amazing young boy and his family. Our thanks go to Catherine and Shaune, Edward’s parents, for sharing Edward’s story with us: “Our son Edward is 3 years old, big brother to Edith and younger … Continued
Up and coming ice dance skater, Aimee, decided to take on the “Ice Bucket Challenge” and managed to coerce her family to join her to help raise funds for the RGF. Aimee assures us it was great fun and supplied us with a video to prove it – sadly we can’t get this to work … Continued
Phoebe is part of the GB Junior Group Pathway for 2019. This year Phoebe and her group have been selected to represent GB at the Irini Cup in Greece where they won the three gold medals on offer for hoop, ribbon and all around. At the English Championships in early June the group won silver … Continued
The grant has enabled Zulieka to purchase essential training kit and basketball boots which are essential items for her sport. Zulieka is a member at Sevenoaks Suns Basketball Club in Sevenoaks Kent. This is where she attends 2 training sessions a week, together with fitness sessions at home, and up to 2 games each weekend … Continued
“As the RGF has been a huge part of my journey to the World & European Junior Championships I thought it would be nice for me to give you a little update on what I have been up to. After a lot of hard work, sweat and tears last winter I made the GB Junior … Continued
“We cannot thank you enough for supporting Olivia’s driving lessons. Driving is an incredibly cathartic thing for Olivia as it gives her something else to think about other than being in hospital and on the receiving end of gruelling treatment for her leukaemia. Driving will be such a rewarding activity for Olivia moving forward, it … Continued
19-year-old Ali Ahmed is currently a volleyball performance scholar at the University of Essex. He also plays for the England national team. He first started playing volleyball at 8 years ago at his school and then progressed through England youth squads after some club success. Recently, the University of Essex won the BUCS championships for … Continued
Up and coming ice dance skater, Aimee, decided to take on the “Ice Bucket Challenge” and managed to coerce her family to join her to help raise funds for the RGF. Aimee assures us it was great fun and watch the video to make your own mind up. We supported Aimee earlier this year and … Continued
The RGF has awarded Heaven a grant to support her personal development as she pursues her long-term goal to swim competitively, both nationally and internationally. 12-year-old Heaven is completely committed to her future sporting aspirations to be a successful swimmer. Heaven’s base club is Nottingham Leander SC whom she still represents in local competitions. She … Continued
The RGF supports highly talented dancer, Keeley – Keeley, just 16, from Lancashire approached us in May to help fund her first year’s fees at The Hammond in Chester. The Hammond is a top-rated specialist co-educational performing arts school and Keeley’s aim is to gain a Level 6 Diploma in Professional Dance. There’s no doubting … Continued
A picture is worth a thousand words – The RGF bought Kieran a new double bed big enough to share with all his pets while he recovers from his chemotherapy. We’ve just heard from Kieran and they all say thank you very much to the Rob George Foundation. Kieran then shared with us that it’s … Continued
Manchester-based Sabre Fencer Eleanor Blackledge, aged 13, has been competing internationally for GBR on the Under 17 Cadet circuit. Eleanor is currently ranked in the top ten GBR and 130 in Europe with four more years to move up the rankings within this age category. Earlier this month Eleanor became the English Youth Sabre Champion … Continued