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    Rookery Re-vitalised: The Sportability Golf Classic Fundraiser

Rookery Re-vitalised: The Sportability Golf Classic Fundraiser

After a three-year absence, Rookery Park Golf Club once again hosted The Sportability Golf Classic fundraising day on Friday 26th May.  And what a day it was! Fifteen teams competed for the stylish, David Whiteside trophy in fabulous sunshine on a pristine course. 

Rookey Park GC holds the unique distinction of being the first ever supporter and fundraiser of Sportability – a relationship that goes back an amazing 34 years. And the newly formed organising group excelled in not only putting on a great tournament but raising in excess of £7,000 for our Charity.   

Heartfelt thanks to all involved. 

Sportability at 02 London for Indoor Skydiving

Yes, iFLY have a brand new London location and they welcomed Sportability [just after their opening] in May. Eight of our members came along for this Fabulous, Exhilarating Experience.  What a day it was…. Look out for upcoming dates and make sure to book.

RIP Glyn : Sportability friend extraordinaire……

Glyn Bishop 1944 –2022 

It was with great sadness that we learned of the passing of a remarkable man and Sportability friend extraordinaire, Glyn Bishop. 

Glyn has been a supporter of our Charity since its inception.  He held the first ever fundraising event for the Charity – a golf tournament at Rookery Park Golf Club – in 1989 and, Covid years excepted, he has run one every year since!  He tried to “retire” from running the Rookery Park event, handing the reins over to his best pal Deryck, but then took over the organisation of the Dereham Golf Club event instead. 

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Fantastic Fundraiser from Mark Ford of Signwaves

Signwaves have been an avid supporter of Sportability and one of our signature sponsors for too many years to mention.

This Summer, Mark and Charlie Ford have challenged themselves, and completed the Land’s End to John O’Groats Bike Ride on behalf of Sportability.

So far this wonderful fundraising effort has raised more than £1,352 which has been matched by Signwaves.  We are in awe!  Thank you both and well done, what an amazing feat.

 

iFLY – Member Discounts for Independent Visits

iFLY have extended a very special discount to Sportability members at all three of their venues (Manchester, Milton Keynes and Basingstoke).  And it’s available to you and any accompanying family and friends.

All Sportability members will receive a link in your mailbox allowing you to access this very special discounted price for their fabulous flying packages.

Enjoy, the offer is available until July 2020.

Sportability and the Lawn Tennis Association

Sportability is pleased to announce a 2020 collaboration with the Lawn Tennis Association.

Together we will be bringing indoor wheelchair tennis to, at least, nine of our regions around the country.  Watch this space for details of events and make sure you book to take part!

Everyone within the Sportability remit is welcomed.  Sports wheelchairs and coaching will be provided.

Fantastic Fundraiser by Karen for Sportability

CHALLENGE COMPLETED – WOW!
Karen Ratcliffe has seen how the Sportability experience has helped her Mum and others with MS, Stroke, SCI etc., and decided to take on her own amazing challenge to help fundraise: the Snowdon Marathon!

Please follow the link and give generously to help more people to take the ‘dis’ out of disability.

A Huge Thank you to Karen, from the Sportability Family

 

Our Champion Patron – A Quick Update

             Courageous Trish proves “nothing is Impossible”
Our Patron, Trish Deykin is in the news!
The 2018 Sunday Times Sportswomen of the Year Awards saw our very own Trish receive The Helen Rollason Award for Inspiration.

Trish is the current Triathlon European Champion, and has been for last two years. She is also a former World Champion.

Trish, who has MS, says “nothing is impossible.”

Annual Fundraiser with Jane

Once again, Jane Mackenzie, our wonderful Area Organiser, has raised over £650 for Sportability.  Jane held her annual coffee morning in October and as you can see from the picture there were cakes galore!  Thank you Jane.

Sportability Fundraiser Month

Let’s make August – Sportability Fundraising Month
A Fun Fundraiser for your Charity
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Here’s a thought: Why don’t we make August a Fundraising Month?

Many of you will be browning the burgers, charring the chops and singeing the sausages in the sunshine (ahem) of this August. So why not simply ask your guests to make a small donation in thanks for their fantastic meal? Maybe even have a raffle?

One of our Area Organisers, Jane Mackenzie holds an annual coffee morning – nothing fancy cakes and coffee – and raises an amazing amount for the cause we all believe in – Sportability!

So, if […]

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