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On the 13th October 2007 Steve Prescott MBE completed his first of many epic challenges - The Steve Prescott Trans Pennine Walk; 200 miles from Hull to the Super League Grand Final visiting all the Super League clubs along the way. This was the inaugural Steve Prescott Foundation (SPF) event; the catalyst to an incomparable legacy that has changed the lives of so many and amassed a phenomenal £1 Million of donations to the SPF chosen charities, The Christie, Try Assist (Rugby League Benevolent Fund) and the SPF Special Causes Fund.
Mike Denning, Chairman of the Steve Prescott Foundation returned to his old primary school days last Friday to collect a donation from Pupils who, inspired by Precky, had on their own volition had made all manner of objects in a Origami project and sold the items to fellow students. Mrs Harrison a teacher at the School and neighbour to Steve and Linzi in Eccleston said “The children did this all themselves and where truly inspired by Steves story. They are rightly all proud of their achievements”.
The Yorkshire based Pro Event Dolls donned their walking shoes as they tackled the 24 miles and completed the Steve Prescott Foundation Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge last month. And the eight Dolls have raised a magnificent £1017.35 for the SPF in the process. The ladies deserve to be named and praised for their impressive efforts:- Sarah Elston, Michelle Eadie , Hannah Clarke, Kelly Walsh, Gina Harper, Jen Seaman, Laura Campbell and Abigail Oglethorpe.
Neil Tucker from St Helens is a Hodgkins lymphoma cancer survivor who braved the pain by having a shave of his full face and waxing of his body at Langtree Park, St Helens recently. Neil, 38 said. “ My Just Giving page has raised £110 with the gift aid added it is £130. I had a fantastic day. I'm sure Stephen would of been chuckling to himself with the pain in my face but it was all worth it. I couldn't have done it myself without the help of good friends and all the good people who donated to the cause which is close to my heart.
George Netherton sadly passed away suddenly on the 11th May 2015. He was a true Hull FC fan who never missed a game Not only was he a Hull FC fan but he loved rugby league in general. In the early days George would go to the Boulevard to cheer on the black and white and stand in the threepenny stand. You would always know where he was sat watching the game because you would hear him cheering or disagreeing with the ref. He was very passionate about the black and whites and a very proud supporter. The day George got to see his grandson Danny Nicklas play for Hull FC was a very proud day for him. George's daughter Kay Netherton, their family and friends have very kindly donated £90 to the SPF to fulfill George's wish that his donation money to go to the Steve Prescott Foundation The SPF send their condolences to all family and friends of George, and thank them for their kind donation. George Netherton RIP
Three Saints fans Rob 'Rughead' Taylor, Bobby Taylor and Sam Thompson completed a 30 mile walk in 12 hours visiting five Northwest Rugby League clubs on the way. The walkers set off at 6am from Wigan Warriors DW stadium to Langtree Park St Helens via Leigh Sports Village, Warrington Wolves Halliwell Jones Stadium and the Widnes Viking's Select Security stadium. The sun was shining all the way as they made their way round the clubs.
It was a huge honour for The Steve Prescott Foundation to be one of James Roby's Charity partners for his testimonial year. Just to be associated with the mercurial St Helens legend would have sufficed but to receive a cheque of £6000 was incredible. James Roby commented on his final testimonial event held at Berrington Hall on Saturday"When i was growing up Steve Prescott was one of my heroes on the rugby pitch. I was privileged enough to get to know him and admire his selfless work he did for others whilst battling his illness. Along with Group B Strep, my wife Natasha and I decided that it was the least we could do to support the two great charities and continue Steve's legacy!"
The Steve Prescott Foundation would like to thank all associated with the school especially Paul George and his staff and pupils.
Terry Sumner celebrated his 60th Birthday at the Squires Bar in Billinge on the 7th June 2014. He asked all his guests to donate instead of buying him a present. He raised a fantastic £820 taking the total past £1000 with Gift Aid contributions. More importantly he had a phenomenal evening with family and friends before going on a well deserved holiday. We would like to thank all who also enjoyed the party and contributed to the fund.
Our friends from Hull College staged their annual awards at Jubilee Church Hull City Centre on Wednesday 25th June.
Martin was also presented with a cheque for £1180 raised during the year by lecturers and students, this included a bike ride to Hornsea! We would like to thank all who supported the fund raising efforts and those who took part. © Copyright
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