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Chris Burger Petro Jackson Players’ Fund Visit Get Busy Living Centre

Tori Gardner from the South African Rugby charity the Players’ Fund visited the Get Busy Living Centre this week whilst on a family holiday.
Tori Gardner from the South African Rugby charity the Players’ Fund visited the Get Busy Living Centre this week whilst on a family holiday. The Matt Hampson Foundation has a… https://www.matthampsonfoundation.org/news/2018/03/chris-burger-petro-jackson-players-fund-visit-get-busy-living-centre/

Hambo back in the game again!

Hambo took to Twitter this morning to post a photo and to let people know he was back in the game again!
Hambo took to Twitter this morning to post a photo and to let people know he was back in the game again! Foundation CEO Tommy Cawston commented “ We’ve missed that smiling face… https://www.matthampsonfoundation.org/news/2018/01/hambo-back-game-again/

Matt awarded Hero Award!

Matt attended Best Magazine’s Hero awards at St Erwin’s hotel in London last night and was honoured with one of eight Hero awards given out.
Matt attended Best Magazine’s Hero awards at St Erwin’s hotel in London last night and was honoured with one of eight Hero awards given out. Hosted by Eamon Holmes the star… https://www.matthampsonfoundation.org/news/2017/10/matt-awarded-hero-award/

Woodbrook Vale School raised over £900

Last Tuesday night Woodbrook Vale School raised over £900 to support the Foundation at their annual Awards Ceremony at Loughborough Town Hall. Foundation volunteer Dave Thomas attended the evening along with Spencer Watts who commented “It was a fabulous …
Last Tuesday night Woodbrook Vale School raised over £900 to support the Foundation at their annual Awards Ceremony at Loughborough Town Hall. Foundation volunteer Dave Thomas… https://www.matthampsonfoundation.org/news/2017/10/woodbrook-vale-school-raised-over-900/

Spotlight: Nothing Stopped Beneficiary Gracie Matthews 'Climbing Out'

Gracie took on the Climbing Out experience in the Lake District this past weekend and loved it!
Gracie took on the Climbing Out experience in the Lake District this past week and loved it! Climbing Out is a charity that organises 5 day outdoor activity programmes aimed at… https://www.matthampsonfoundation.org/news/2017/10/spotlight-nothing-stopped-beneficiary-gracie-matthews-climbing-out/

Spotlight: Beneficiary Rob Davies Wins THIRD Successive European Gold

Beneficiary Rob Davies has won his third successive European gold medal in table tennis
Beneficiary Rob Davies has won his third successive European gold medal in table tennis! The medal caps off a huge year from Rob in which he got married and received an MBE for… https://www.matthampsonfoundation.org/news/2017/10/spotlight-beneficiary-rob-davies-wins-third-successive-european-gold/

Spotlight: Beneficiary Aaron Morgan Rocks Rockingham Racecourse

Beneficiary Aaron Morgan tore around Rockingham Racecourse on Sunday whilst Team Hambo watched him compete
Beneficiary Aaron Morgan tore around Rockingham Racecourse on Sunday whilst Team Hambo watched him compete. Taking part in the Nankang Tyres BMW Compact Cup, Aaron raced twice… https://www.matthampsonfoundation.org/news/2017/09/spotlight-beneficiary-aaron-morgan-rocks-rockingham-racecourse/

Stars come out for Henry Fraser's Book Launch

Henry Fraser Launched his book last Thursday in a star-studded event that included big names such as J.K. Rowling, Gordon Ramsey and Owen Farrell.
Henry Fraser launched his book last Thursday in a star-studded event featuring big names such as J.K. Rowling, Gordon Ramsey and Owen Farrell.  "The Little Big Things" is the… https://www.matthampsonfoundation.org/news/2017/09/stars-come-out-henry-frasers-book-launch/

Spotlight: Beneficiary James Sutliff Wins Positive Role Model at the National Diversity Awards

Beneficiary James Sutliff has won the National Diversity Award for Positive Role Model.
Beneficiary James Sutliff has won the National Diversity Award for Positive Role Model. James, who has the condition Dystonia, uses health and fitness to both combat the… https://www.matthampsonfoundation.org/news/2017/09/beneficiary-james-sutliff-wins-positive-role-model-national-diversity-awards/

Henry Fraser's Book Available for Pre-Order

Henry Fraser's Book "The little big things" is now available to pre-order in paper back, hardcover and Kindle edition.
Henry Fraser's Book "The little big things" is now available to pre-order in paper back, hardcover and Kindle edition. The book combines Henry's wisdom and insight into finding… https://www.matthampsonfoundation.org/news/2017/08/henry-frasers-book-available-pre-order/

#Spotlight: Claire Lomas gets her Racing Licence!

Beneficiary Claire Lomas has successfully been granted her racing licence after two years of learning to ride a motorbike despite being paralysed from the waist down!
Beneficiary Claire Lomas has successfully been granted her racing licence after two years of learning to ride a motorbike despite being paralysed from the waist down. The… https://www.matthampsonfoundation.org/news/2017/07/spotlight-claire-lomas-gets-her-racing-licence/

Spotlight: Beneficiary George Bates Wins Silver at Wheelchair Basketball European Championships

Matt Hampson Foundation beneficiary George Bates helped Great Britain win Silver at the European Championships in Tenerife
Matt Hampson Foundation beneficiary George Bates helped Great Britain win Silver at the European Championships in Tenerife. George required the assistance of the Foundation in… https://www.matthampsonfoundation.org/news/2017/07/spotlight-beneficiary-george-bates-wins-silver-wheelchair-basketball-european-championships/

Spotlight: Beneficiary Jamie Stead Wins European Championship with GBWR

Jamie was able to compete last weekend thanks to a co-funded rugby wheelchair from the Matt Hampson Foundation and the CiaO Foundation. After his previous chair broke whilst competing, Jamie sought help from both charities to fund a new chair that…
Jamie was able to compete last weekend thanks to a co-funded rugby wheelchair from the Matt Hampson Foundation and the CiaO Foundation. After his previous chair broke whilst… https://www.matthampsonfoundation.org/news/2017/07/spotlight-beneficiary-jamie-stead-wins-european-championship-gbwr/

#Spotlight Leicester Tigers Wheelchair Rugby finish 3rd in BT National Championships

Leicester Tigers Wheelchair Rugby finish 3rd in the BT National Championships held in Leicester this past weekend
Leicester Tigers Wheelchair Rugby finish 3rd in the BT National Championships held in Leicester this past weekend. Tigers WR, who were established by the Matt Hampson… https://www.matthampsonfoundation.org/news/2017/05/spotlight-leicester-tigers-wheelchair-rugby-finish-3rd-bt-national-championships/

#Spotlight: Beneficiary Chris Nicholson Climbs Mount Snowdon

Beneficiary Chris Nicholson successfully summited Mount Snowdon in a wheelchair. You can read Chris’ account of the climb below; “About 4 weeks ago I was approached to do a Climb up Mt.Snowdon to support a girl called Francesca who has recently had …
Beneficiary Chris Nicholson successfully summited Mount Snowdon in a wheelchair. You can read Chris’ account of the climb below; “About 4 weeks ago I was approached to do a… https://www.matthampsonfoundation.org/news/2017/05/spotlight-beneficiary-chris-nicholson-climbs-mount-snowdon/

#Spotlight: Beneficiary Chris Nicholson Climbs Mount Snowdon

Beneficiary Chris Nicholson summited Mount Snowdon in a wheelchair. You can read Chris’ account of the climb below “About 4 weeks ago I was approached to do a Climb up Mt.Snowdon to support a girl called Francesca who has recently had a spinal cord …
Beneficiary Chris Nicholson has unofficially broken the World Record for summiting Mount Snowdon in a wheelchair. You can read Chris’ account of the climb below “About 4… https://www.matthampsonfoundation.org/news/2017/05/spotlight-beneficiary-chris-nicholson-breaks-world-record-climbing-mount-snowdon/

#Spotlight: Spencer Watts takes on the Wings for Life World Run

Foundation Beneficiary Spencer Watts took part in the annual Wings for Life World Run last Sunday in Cambridge on his ReWalk robotic legs.  Spencer was joined in his support team by Foundation CEO Tommy Cawston and beneficiary Darrel White. The Wings f…
Foundation Beneficiary Spencer Watts took part in the annual Wings for Life World Run last Sunday in Cambridge on his ReWalk robotic legs.  Spencer was joined in his support team… https://www.matthampsonfoundation.org/news/2017/05/spotlight-spencer-watts-takes-wings-life-world-run/

#Spotlight: Taz and Lorn Both Win Medals in Dubai!

Taz and Lorn both win medals in their catergories at the 2017 World Para Athletics Grand Prix FAZAA International Athletics Competition in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Beneficiaries Taz and Lorn both win medals at the 2017 World Para Athletics Grand Prix FAZAA International Athletics Competition in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Earlier this… https://www.matthampsonfoundation.org/news/2017/03/spotlight-taz-and-lorn-both-win-medals-dubai/

#Spotlight: Good Luck Taz & Lorn

Beneficiaries Taz and Lorn are in Dubai getting officially classified and competing in the the 2017 World Para Athletics Grand Prix FAZAA International Athletics Competition in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Beneficiaries Taz and Lorn are in Dubai getting officially classified and competing in the the 2017 World Para Athletics Grand Prix FAZAA International Athletics Competition in… https://www.matthampsonfoundation.org/news/2017/03/spotlight-good-luck-taz-lorn/

#Spotlight: Beneficiary Darrel White Wins 1st Shooting Competition of the Year

Beneficiary of the Matt Hampson Foundation, Darrel White, won the first competition of 2017 with Nottinghamshire CPSA this weekend.
Beneficiary of the Matt Hampson Foundation, Darrel White, won the first shooting competition of 2017 with Nottinghamshire CPSA this weekend. Taking part in a competition… https://www.matthampsonfoundation.org/news/2017/03/spotlight-beneficiary-darrel-white-wins-1st-shooting-competition-year/