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Held over the Summer Solstice weekend, 120 enthusiastic walkers tackled a variety of the 10 stages of the iconic 81-mile Essex Way walk, starting at Epping at 5.00am on the 19th June and finishing at Harwich Old Lighthouse early evening on 20th June. Although heavy rain in the days leading up to the event made … Continued
Just take a look at the photos and see for yourself how Mia has been training hard over the last few months. We are delighted to share with you her latest update. Mia said: “Thank you very much for your support over the past year. The grant from the RGF has made a real difference … Continued
There is nothing we like more than to hear from our ‘old’ grantees from previous years. So,we were chuffed to hear from Emily in response to our recent message that we had surpassed 1000 grants and that she intends to support the RGF in the future. Emily shared with us: “Wow 1000 grants awarded by … Continued
RUNADAY, set up by a group of health and sport enthusiasts, have got on board to raise funds for the Rob George Foundation in July. The RUNADAY team, which includes RGF supporter Pat Ward, will donate 10% of their proceeds to the charity next month. RUNADAY participants run or walk a set distance, 1k, 3k,5k … Continued
It is still not too late to participate in the Virtual Virgin London Marathon and help raise much-needed funds for the RGF? We still have 2 places available for this year’s event that takes place on Sunday 3rd October. Unlike the ‘normal’ London Marathon you will have a rather generous 23 hours, 59 minutes, and 59 … Continued
The RGF has reached another amazing milestone – awarding its 1000th grant. Click on the link below and ‘Read all about it’ in George King’s (Colchester Gazette) excellent double-page article: www.gazette-news.co.uk/news/19248735.colchester-rob-george-foundation-helps-1-000-young-people/ Please share this as widely as possible and help us raise the RGF’s profile and fundraising potential across the UK.
It’s still not too late to celebrate the amazing achievements of Captain Tom and fundraise for The Rob George Foundation Everyone is invited to take on a challenge around the number 100 anytime and anywhere over Captain Tom’s birthday weekend – Friday 30 April to 3rd May. It really is that simple! All you need … Continued
RGF supporter, Jen Skingsley, had an alternative present list when celebrating her 40th birthday recently – raising funds for the RGF. As Jen explains: “In lieu of a 40th birthday party (which WILL happen later!!), I wanted to find a way to celebrate in lockdown and help raise some money for my favourite charity – … Continued
Celebrate the amazing achievements of Captain Tom and fundraise for The Rob George Foundation Everyone is invited to take on a challenge around the number 100 anytime and anywhere over Captain Tom’s birthday weekend – Friday 30 April to 3rd May. It really is that simple! All you need to do is think up your … Continued
…Join us for Rob’s Big Walk 2021 – 19th June 2021 – 20th June 2021 [Summer Solstice Weekend] A great opportunity to join us on this spectacular walk, taking in the stunning Essex countryside, making new friends and, most important of all, raising much needed funds for the RGF. For full details please see our … Continued
As of 1st April 2021, lottery players supporting the RGF will not only have better odds of winning a cash prize, but you can now win up to £25,000 in the rollover draw! Make a smile lottery have increased the rollover prize from £250 to £500 up to a maximum of £25,000 and introduced a … Continued
Drum roll please! It is our very own long-term RGF supporter, Victoria Fenner (Vix to her friends!) Vix has been a keen supporter of the RGF since we launched back in 2014. To encourage 2 more participants to join Vix (we have 3 spaces), we thought we would ask her what has motivated her to … Continued