Fundraising by the Hosking Family for Sportability
The Hosking Family are Fundraising for Sportability
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Sometimes a supportive endeavour comes along that blows you away.
Many of you will have met Richard Hosking [see pic above] at Sportability events around the country.
On 30th August, Grace Hosking and Grace’s parents are taking on a skydive to raise money for Sportability – the charity that they feel has had a huge impact on their family.
And they’d really appreciate your support!
In Grace’s words: “My dad is a wheelchair user, and Sportability has given him the chance to stay active, feel adventurous and experience that incredible sense of freedom that […]
‘Skydiving for Sportability’
Sometimes a supportive endeavour comes along that blows you away.
On 5th July, Grace Hosking and Grace’s parents are taking on a skydive to raise money for Sportability – a charity that has had a huge impact on their family. …and they’d really appreciate your support.
In Grace’s words: “My dad is a wheelchair user, and Sportability has given him the chance to stay active, feel adventurous and experience that incredible sense of freedom that sport brings. It’s not just about the activity itself – it’s about confidence, independence, community and the reminder that disability does not mean inability.”
Donating through JustGiving […]
Three Days of Glynn Ward’s Help Thanks to Blueleaf Care
A brilliant and thoughtful scheme by care home supplier, Blueleaf Care, allowed Sportability to be the beneficiary of three days of the kind, skilled and very welcome assistance of Glynn Ward this Summer.
Blueleaf’s “Three days volunteering” scheme allows employees time off to support good causes, and to our delight, their employee, Glynn Ward, took the opportunity to use the charity days scheme to volunteer for Sportability. …a great example of the private sector supporting the charity sector.
“the smiles on everyone’s faces… priceless”
Glynn came along to a Gliding event at the Wolds Gliding Club at Pockington on Friday 30th May, […]
Thanks to our Hole Sponsors: Rookery Park Golf Club Fundraiser
To all the hole sponsors of our recent fundraiser at Rookery Park Golf Club, Sportability would like to say a big ‘thank you’ and acknowledge your kindness in supporting us. The hole sponsorship is a great addition to the fundraising and added to the success of the whole event.
In 2024 we had our best ever year, organising 84 sporting events for people in 15 regions of the UK – that’s over 1,000 places available completely free of charger for people with paralysis to participate. We are in-line to exceed that figure this year with many more new sporting activities […]
“The Sweat was Pouring off My Hands!”: Jo’s “Incredible Day” of Powered Flying at Tatenhill Airfield
A day of powered flying at Tatenhill had Jo Frank exclaiming; “The sweat was pouring off my hands!”
“What an absolutely incredible day! I’m speechless and still buzzing after the flying at Tatenhill”, Jo reported of the Sportability event last Friday 7th June in Tatenhill near Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire.
The instructor seems to have proved a big hit, too: “The instructor was fabulous and everyone so friendly and welcoming. The concentration required in the cockpit was awesome.”
“She’s all yours!”
Jo continued; “One of the best moments was when we hit turbulence flying over Carsington Water, and the sweat was pouring off […]
Anyone for Tennis?
Fancy doing something different in March? Yes – well you have a choice of not one but three Fabulous Tennis Events.
Take a look at the list below and click for full details of each event. As we always say, if you can get there Be There!
Kent – 5th March
Bedford – 15th March
Hertfordshire – 27th March
Book your place today and don’t miss out!
You are all welcome to come along
We’d love to welcome you, so if you want to join any of these events please contact Valerie at info@sportability.org.uk
Best Wishes,
The Sportability Team
Please note: Sportability wishes to point out that the events […]
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.
One […]