The RGF provides grant for rising basketball star and future GB hopeful – Brandon Marshall, a 16 year old from Bury St. Edmunds, has secured a spot at the Colchester Basketball Academy for this upcoming season. Having recently participated in the Welsh National team trials, Brandon, standing at 7 feet tall, looks to pursue his … Continued
Rising cycling star and RGF grantee, Miriam, updates us on a very successful season – “I just want to take the time to thank the Rob George Foundation for the support they have given me this season. The grant they have provided me with has gone towards travel costs to national events & repairs for … Continued
RGF Grantee, Kurt’s, update – great action, great video, great hoodie! It’s that time of the year for British Canoe Slalom Athletes when summer training camps and racing in Europe comes to an end. Intense national racing season on home soil is approaching fast, so it’s a good time to reflect before moving forwards. “At … Continued
European success for RGF Archery grantee, Layla – “I’d like to thank the Rob George Foundation for their amazing support and I hope that sharing my news will continue to help raise awareness of this great charity. The RGF helps sports people achieve their goals and just look at how it’s helped me – The … Continued
Rosemary’s rising through the ranks – The RGF provided a grant for badminton player, 20 year old Rosemary Allen from Essex. She is currently the top ranked player in Essex for singles, doubles and mixed and since receiving the grant, her National rank has risen to 11th in England. She recently competed in the English … Continued
It’s been quite a week for the RGF, who have received amazing support from four sporting legends. On Tuesday evening, former England cricket captains Graham Gooch and John Emburey hosted an exclusive dinner at Milsoms in Colchester for 19 invited guests and entertained them with tales of their playing days. Graham is a patron of … Continued
Congratulations to Laura, Andy and Rachel on completing this amazing challenge for the RGF. £1080.14 raised by amazing family, friends and supporters of the RGF. Well done!!
Rob would have been immensely proud to have played a tiny part in this extraordinary young mans journey. Good luck in Abu Dhabi Warren. The Rgf is cheering you, and all the competitors on, all the way!!
My name is Serena, age 15 from Norfolk. I am an aspiring athlete who competes in both track & field events on County, Regional & National level. Being a sprinter my main track events are 60m, 100m, 200m & 300m where I have maintained county champion for all 4 events for the past 3 years. … Continued
We received a wonderful letter from grantee Zinzile Tshuma last week. She said: “Just a note to bring you up to date with my third year at Bird College… which I could not have done without your kind support. It has been a rollercoaster of hard work, and I hope I have passed all of … Continued
We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who has signed up for our new make a smile lottery bringing a much-valued income for The RGF. You will be making such a difference together, by playing the lottery regularly! Not a member? Find out more here.
A message from Libbie’s family: “Just wanted to thank The Rob George Foundation for their kind donation. Libbie was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia in January 2017 and had 6 months of intensive chemotherapy followed by tablet chemotherapy which she will take until March 2019. She’s responded very well to treatment and is so positive, … Continued