Charities
The RFU Injured Players Foundation supports people who sustain a serious injury whilst playing rugby. We can assure you any money donated will be well spent - the charity provides help and support for both players and their families in the early months of an injury, as well as in the long term. More information on the work of the charity is available at www.rfuipf.org.uk
Help for Heroes (H4H) was founded by Bryn and Emma Parry after a profoundly moving visit to Selly Oak Hospital in the summer of 2007. Bryn and Emma met some extraordinarily brave young people who had been badly wounded and they just wanted to do something to help. "It’s about the blokes, our men and women of the Armed Forces. It’s about Derek, a rugby player who has lost both his legs, it’s about Carl whose jaw is wired up so he has been drinking through a straw. It’s about Richard who was handed a mobile phone as he lay on the stretcher so he could say goodbye to his wife. It’s about Ben, it’s about Steven and Andy and Mark, it’s about them all. They are just blokes but they are our blokes; they are our heroes. We want to help our heroes."
The RPA Benevolent Fund was established in 2001 to provide financial support for players who have been forced to retire from the game due to serious injury or illness, and support players’ families in the event of their untimely death. As an increasing number of players suffer career ending injury, it is imperative that the Benevolent Fund continues to grow. Through the generous support of businesses, rugby supporters and the players themselves, the PRA Benevolent Fund has been able to raise thousands of pounds each year to help players and their families who are in need. Previous recipients include the Nick Duncombe Memorial Trust set up in memory of the Harlequins & England scrum half who passed away in 2003, Sale Sharks Andy Blyth, London Irish full back Jarrod Cunningham who passed away last year from Motor Neurones Disease aged just 39, former England and Bristol full back Alastair Hignell and, most notably, Leicester and England's U-21 prop Matt Hampson, who suffered a serious neck injury in 2005. Through the PRA Benevolent Fund we are able to assist players such as these with the necessary medical costs, as well as provide a support network which the player or family can turn to for help advice or encouragement.
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Lexus Great British Bike Ride 2010
The Lexus Great British Bike Ride takes place from 1st-4th September from Lands End to Twickenham Stadium. Fiona will be tackling the 535km bike ride in order to raise funds for highly deserving charities, Help for Heroes, RFU Injured Players Foundation and the RPA Benevolent Fund, The Players Charity.
The RPA Benevolent Fund helps support rugby players who have been forced to retire from the game due to serious injury or illness, and support players' families in the event of their untimely death.
For more information on the RPA Benevolent Fund, please go to http://www.therpa.co.uk/benevolentfund/index.php
For more information on the Lexus Great British Bike ride visit www.greatbritishbikeride.com
Thanks for all your support to these fantastic courses!
Recent donors
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From your friends £200.00 (+ £56.41 giftaid) 20.10.10 Great effort and well done. |
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Linda Williams £300.00 (+ £84.62 giftaid) 14.10.10 Sorry couldn't make it this year - see you in 2011 |
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Gloria & Peter £50.00 05.10.10 |
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Anne £30.00 (+ £8.46 giftaid) 23.09.10 Better late than never! |
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Sara Orchard £20.00 (+ £5.64 giftaid) 17.09.10 You're an amazing Lady! Sara x |
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Steve Pope £30.00 (+ £8.46 giftaid) 13.09.10 Well done Fi, fair play to you love. Hope yr ass has recovered ;-) |
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Dom £20.00 (+ £5.64 giftaid) 10.09.10 Well done on completing the journey! |
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Coops & H-ie £20.00 (+ £5.64 giftaid) 09.09.10 Hope you're able to sit down by now! Bloody brilliant effort - very impressed |
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Modus Creative Ltd £50.00 08.09.10 |
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The Hayes Family £20.00 (+ £5.64 giftaid) 08.09.10 Well done Fi. Hope the legs don't ache too much!X |
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Beale Family £50.00 (+ £14.10 giftaid) 07.09.10 Well done from all The Beales xx |
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Graeme Lavington £20.00 (+ £5.64 giftaid) 05.09.10 Well done Fi! You truley are mad! xx |
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John I'Anson £20.00 (+ £5.64 giftaid) 04.09.10 Well done Fi and tell Charlotte to get some skiing sorted for Feb 2011 |
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Barney £20.00 (+ £5.64 giftaid) 03.09.10 Hope the alcohol has eased the saddle soreness. |
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Rob Wildman £5.00 (+ £1.41 giftaid) 02.09.10 Pedal on! |
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Heather £10.00 (+ £2.82 giftaid) 01.09.10 You are fab! Great causes, sure you'll reach your target. |
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Joy £20.00 (+ £5.64 giftaid) 31.08.10 Fiona Good luck |
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Pauline and Peter £20.00 (+ £5.64 giftaid) 31.08.10 Fiona Best of luck for your bike ride |
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Kurky xx £20.00 (+ £5.64 giftaid) 31.08.10 Good luck Fiona - brilliant causes! |
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Richard Pollock £100.00 (+ £28.21 giftaid) 31.08.10 Good Luck Fiona - I will be with you in spirit all the way x |
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Genevieve & Andy £50.00 (+ £14.10 giftaid) 30.08.10 Go girl! You'll be a winger in Guernsey at this rate. Well done! |
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Guthers £10.00 (+ £2.82 giftaid) 27.08.10 I hope those protein shakes push you on!! Good luck and amazing effort x |
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Louise Kaiser £20.00 (+ £5.64 giftaid) 26.08.10 Fiona - Lots of luck on your bike ride! |
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Ollie Fawls £5.00 26.08.10 Good luck Fiona, all the training will pay off :)!! |
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Allan Moffat £10.00 (+ £2.82 giftaid) 26.08.10 Shall we have a standing meeting when you get back? |
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Amanda £5.00 (+ £1.41 giftaid) 26.08.10 Go Fiona Go!! We will all be cheering you on - god speed! x |
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Bairstows £10.00 (+ £2.82 giftaid) 25.08.10 You're crazy. Good Luck xxxx |
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Sally Grant £10.00 (+ £2.82 giftaid) 25.08.10 Your fantastic! Lots of luck from us all the Grant family x |
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Tracey £5.00 (+ £1.41 giftaid) 24.08.10 I'll have the cushion ready for you... good luck and I know you'll do it!! Tx |
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Janet Williamson £10.00 (+ £2.82 giftaid) 24.08.10 Good luck, Fiona, rather you than me!! All the best. |
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Laurence Seabridge £10.00 (+ £2.82 giftaid) 24.08.10 Wishinh you all the best, good luck for the ride Love Lozza XX |
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Nigel Barden £20.00 (+ £5.64 giftaid) 23.08.10 Fiona, make sure you get one of those gel filled seats! Good luck & I hope most of it is downhill. Nige x |
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Jenny Laing £10.00 (+ £2.82 giftaid) 23.08.10 Are you mad?! Good luck. x |
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Leo and John £50.00 23.08.10 Good Luck, sounds like a great but rewarding challenge. |
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Jon Newcombe £10.00 (+ £2.82 giftaid) 22.08.10 I'll be doing the 3 peaks challenge that weekend for the Annabelle Rose Trust, so I'll be sharing your pain! |
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Mom and Dad £100.00 20.08.10 OK you can now take off the balance wheels - Good Luck |
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Damian Hopley £50.00 (+ £14.10 giftaid) 20.08.10 It will be an amazing trip - enjoy every minute! We're all really proud of you.x |
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Lou Latts £20.00 (+ £5.64 giftaid) 20.08.10 Mad Hackett Mad. Good luck and enjoy - see you in Twickenham when you cycle home for victory. |
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Rob £50.00 (+ £14.10 giftaid) 20.08.10 Hey Fiona,let me know where you are camping! Go 4 it. good luck. |
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Char £50.00 (+ £14.10 giftaid) 19.08.10 Go Lance! Good luck, enjoy, very proud! x |
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Beth and Orla £50.00 (+ £14.10 giftaid) 19.08.10 Better you than us... |
