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Nyla’s mum, Sheena has been in touch, and these are her words: “I cannot thank the RGF enough for helping us when we needed it the most. “Nyla was diagnosed with leukaemia in August 2022. Consequently I was unable to work. Nyla had 6 months of intense chemotherapy and is now on treatment until September … Continued
RGF supporters will be familiar with Kurts’ story and we are delighted to share Kurts’ news with you all. This is his message: “I’ve just got home after the 2023 GB Team Selections and I’m proud to say that I will be representing Great Britain at the 2023 World Championships in Poland and the 2023 … Continued
Keen RGF followers will recall that during the month of April, Glen is attempting to walk from one terminus to the other (or the furthest apart where there are multiple) of each of the eleven London Underground lines – that’s some challenge! Since Glen started his walk earlier this month he has walked a staggering … Continued
The Rob George Foundation is delighted to launch Rob’s Big Walk 2023 Kindly organised and supported by our dear friends at Ellisons Solicitors, this hugely popular annual fundraising event will take place on Sunday 11th June. Previous Rob’s Big Walks have covered the beautiful Essex Way, but this year we are excited to move the … Continued
Declan has produced this short video and provided us with a few words about his progressand feelings for the RGF. Click on the link to watch Declan’s video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6M4bjvqSMHo Declan told us: “After graduating with my degree in classical piano performance, conducting and composition, I was all set to continue my progression to establish myself … Continued
During the month of April, Glen will be attempting to walk from one terminus to the other (or the furthest apart where there are multiple) of each of the eleven London Underground lines. A very enthusiastic Glen told us: “I am expecting to walk around 200 miles over the course of the challenge, which I … Continued
Romain, via Emma Thistlethwayte (pictured in this post), his Teenage & Young Adult (TYA) Lead Nurse at The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, applied to the Rob George Foundation in June 2022 for a grant to fund ten fortnightly sessions of physiotherapy. Romain had an allogeneic stem cell transplant in July 2020 and developed severe … Continued
Tumi was awarded an RGF grant in 2021 to help fund her attendance at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, one of the most successful and well-respected conservatoire drama schools in the UK. If her recent update is anything to go by it looks like she is making the most of it! Tumi told us: … Continued
Chae, from Bude, Cornwall started playing rugby when he was 8 years old, reaching the heady heights of playing at Twickenham for Cornwall U20’s when he was 19. When 12, Chae was diagnosed with an aneurysmal bone cyst on his femur, stunting the growth of his right leg. Effectively this meant that Chae’s leg had … Continued
Initially, GB Triathlete, Mia, successfully approached the RGF in April 2020 fora grant towards funding her participation at the European Cup in France. Mia approached the RGF again in September 2022 to fund further participation at international elite events. Mia has been in touch to share her story and her progress. She told us: “I … Continued
Colchester & East Essex Cricket Club Stalwart, Ben Stephens, has decided that this coming season will be his final Premier League season as a player. A notable career spanning eighteen years has taken its toll on Ben’s body, and he now feels the time is right to call it a day! BUT, to celebrate his … Continued
Once again, by kind invitation from our dear friends at Colchester Round Table 367, we had the pleasure of joining their team on Monday 19 December for the 2022 Santa’s Sleigh Christmas collection evening through the St Michaels Estate, Colchester. A very jovial and enthusiastic Santa was also joined by a mixed team from the … Continued