Chloe captains team win at Junior Commonwealth Games 2015

The RGF has been supporting the talented fencer, Chloe Dickson, helping to pay for her equipment. Chloe (pictured second from left) has recently captained a team win at the Junior Commonwealth Games 2015.  These games only happen every three years and 2015 saw competitors gathering in Cape Town, South Africa.  Chloe was this year’s captain … Continued

Chloe Dickson supports the RGF

Jeremy Higson – Update

Jeremy is just back from Portugal, where he competed in the Youth Laser European competition. Click here to check out Jeremy’s blog for the whole story.  His next stop is the British Nationals where he is hoping to be placed, we look forward to hearing how that goes. If you would like to get a … Continued

Justin Taylor-Tipton – Update

                        The RGF proudly continues to support Justin. He has truly been an outstanding ambassador for the RGF and we love receiving all his updates. In recent months he has won medals and learnt new skills. As someone who considers a good day on … Continued

The RGF is Colchester Institute's Charity of the Year

The RGF is Colchester Institute’s Charity of the Year

It is the end of the academic year, and Colchester Institute has been busy counting up all the money raised throughout the year by students and staff. A whopping £6646 was the final total, with almost every department of the Institute getting involved. The chefs cooked, the singers sang, the trainee hairdressers had special uniforms, … Continued

Hannah Hampton – Hand on Heart, Proud as Punch!

How many of us dream of representing our country? Well, young football goalkeeper, Hannah Hampton, has done just that. Hannah’s home team is Stoke City U15’s – they finished their unbeaten season with a big win 5-1 against Everton. That one goal past Hannah was the first since October 2014! That’s over 500 minutes in … Continued

Hannah Hampton - supported by the Rob George Foundation

Callum Welch

Callum, a skier, suffered a few tumbles in June, but did bag a third place at the Jibworx competition, apparently learning a new trick in the process! It’s great to see the Callum putting his RGF grant to such good use.

Charlotte and Katie Bennett

Double trouble! Two sisters both mad keen on basketball and both super talented. Charlotte earnt herself a place in the England U17 side June 2015 playing in matches against Sweden and Scotland, losing the first but winning the second – she produced very exciting stats for the matches. Katie continues to work really hard, she … Continued

Charlotte and Katie Bennett, supported by the RGF

Prosecco and Strawberries are a winning combination

                                The “Prosecco and Strawberries” afternoon on Sunday 11 June 2015, in the beautiful garden of Bob and Kathy Hopping in Langham, was a great success, with approximately 150 at the event. Entertainment was provided by Exaltation! Gospel Choir. Not … Continued

“A promise to be kept” – Rob’s Ride 2015

To cycle from John O’Groats to Land’s End was Rob’s final challenge to friend Abi, and me, his mum. 1114 miles, the wiggly way, the length of the country – how hard could that be? 16 good friends set off on 2nd May and, miraculously, 16 of us cycled together over the finishing line 16 … Continued

Rob's Ride - the RGF
Loughborough university cricket supports the RGF

Loughborough University Cricket: Loyal Friends a Year On

Rob’s friends have now nearly all left Loughborough Uni, however, they are determined that his memory and legacy will carry on. One by one their lives are moving from the University but they have done their best to ensure that Rob’s memory will linger. A fun Cricket Tournament, even if it did pour with rain … Continued

Rob’s old Golf Club does him proud!

Rob had been Junior Captain of Colchester Golf Club in 2010, and I bet there is hardly a member that can’t close their eyes and imagine Rob practising his putting outside the clubhouse. He did, after all, practise for hours and hours and hours…… Even during his treatment he would escape when he felt well … Continued

South Woodford Cricket Club supports the RGF

300 Young Cricketers raise money for the RGF

Trustee David Cant and his wife, Julie, enjoyed a wonderful day at South Woodford Cricket Club’s May 2015 Colts Festival. Sue Neicho had done a fabulous job organising the day, which around 300 folks attended. It’s great to see so many people have a great family day out and remember the work of the Rob … Continued

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