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We recently shared George’s inspiring story of resilience and determination. After battling severe aplastic anaemia, which took away his ability to play sports, George has made it his mission each year to take on a physical challenge to prove he’s stronger than ever. This year, he set his sights on a nonstop 450km cycle ride … Continued
The photo says it all! Trustee, David Cant, said: “All of us at the RGF are so proud of Lewis. Not only did he win an Olympic Bronze Medal, but throughout his whole Paris Olympic experience, he conducted himself with such dignity and respect for others. So many times, he referenced Colchester and all the … Continued
We are delighted to announce that we have just launched our Annual Review & Financial Statement 2023-2024 our tenth year of operation. We strongly recommend that you take a look and see for yourselves what a positive difference the RGF continues to make to so many young people across the UK. Everyone associated with the … Continued
There are so many ways the Rob George Foundation can make a difference to the lives of young people across the UK. Arabella’s mum, Jess, approached us for a grant in April. She informed us that following her diagnosis of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia, Arabella had subsequently had a nasty fall, and due to the impact … Continued
With the Paris 2024 Olympic starting next Friday we thought we’d proudly shine the spotlight on Zak Perzamanos who along with Lewis Richardson, is RGF’s second grantee attending the games. Zak took the time to share with us his story. “In 2015, the Rob George Foundation helped fund my attendance at the World Age Group … Continued
We were delighted to receive this message from boxer Lewis Richardson earlier this week. “I am extremely proud and excited to share with the Rob George Foundation that I will be representing Great Britain’s Boxing team in the light-middleweight division at this summer’s Olympic Games. It has been a long-standing dream of mine to reach … Continued
Imogen Tate is a competitive trampolinist and double mini trampolinist competing at National level. Earlier this year, she applied to The Rob George Foundation for a grant to help pay for her competition entry fees. Imogen has had a fantastic start to the season, competing in the British and English age 13/14 qualifying rounds. She … Continued
Rob’s close friend and RFG Trustee, Glen Dobbs, is attempting to walk from the source of the River Thames (near Cirencester, Gloucestershire) to the mouth where it meets the North Sea in Grain, Kent, over 9 consecutive days. The ‘Source to Sea’ journey will take him along the entirety of the Thames Path National Trail … Continued
Our wonderful grantee Brontë Pendleton has completed her ‘Parachuting for Pennies for Pirouettes’ skydive fundraiser in support of The Rob George Foundation! Brontë, currently in her graduation year at Renaissance Arts Conservatoire in Leeds, is studying Professional Dance and Musical Theatre. The Rob George Foundation has provided Brontë with financial assistance through grants towards her … Continued
He had severe aplastic anaemia, which took away his ability to play sports. Every year since then, George has aimed to do a physical challenge to show he’s stronger than before he got ill. This year, George is taking on a cycling challenge from London to Paris in one day without stopping – 450km in … Continued
In a display of extraordinary talent and dedication, Michael Shonibare emerged victorious in the 4×400 meters relay at the Loughborough International Athletics Meet on Sunday 19th May. Representing Team England, Michael was selected in both the individual 400 metres and the 4×400 relay. His triumph in the relay highlighted his progress in athletics and marked … Continued
They say that a picture is worth a thousand words; in this case, it is worth more than two thousand pounds. In fact, £2,803.28 was raised by Steve Loader, who ran this year’s London Marathon for The Rob George Foundation. Steve shared with us, “The London Marathon is the toughest event I have taken part … Continued