Joe Coyne
Awarded £5,000Joe wants to get his friend Sam to jump over Brighton pier on inline skates.
Inline skating is often seen as the underdog of action sports and I want to show the world how amazing a sport it truly is. I'd like to use the money to hire 2 barges and a launch ramp and get local skate hero, Sam Tuffnell to jump over Brighton Pier.
Sharon Sheridan
Awarded £4,250Sharon wants to buy safety equipment for the Manchester Roller Derby.
Roller Derby is an intense exciting and fast growing new sport. MRD est 03/2010 already attracts over 25 skaters per session and we have almost 50 regular members we are unique in that we offer sessions to ALL regardless of age, gender or economic status. we provide all the equipment needed to get started, but it was cheap and has taken a battering. we need proper quality equipment for our beginners to learn with. we get no sponsorship and pay to play we buy our own kit, we want to be the best in the country at what we do. we want to gain experience from lots locally, demand is high to take part, but so far we've had no funding and have survived on the currency of favours and goodwill.
£4250 covers the cost of skates and full kit for 25 new skaters. that is all we need for 2010.
Maryann Morriss
Awarded £4,000Maryann loves to make candles of all shapes and sizes.
I started crafting at my grandparents house when I was little making all kinds of weird and wonderful things — I like to think I've evolved since then! When I was a teen my Nan bought me a candle making kit and I haven't looked back since. The shop name is simple because I'd like to grow my business and end up with a one stop pamper shop. I have so many millions of ideas in my head and would love to realise some of them!
Aimee White
Awarded £3,000Aimee wants to stay and continue studying at a Performing Arts College.
My passion has always been to perform in the West End & on cruise ships and I was lucky enough to be offered a place to study at a top London Performing Arts College. I have just completed my 1st year at the college and although the training is very challenging, I have loved every minute of it and do not want it to end at this stage as I still have 2 years left on the course but I am finding it financially very difficult. The training is of a very high standard and is a crucial part in enabling me to pursue my passion of a career in performing.
Gaynor Brown
Awarded £1,000Gaynor wants to make a light room for his autistic son.
hi my son was diognosed with autism when he was 2 and does not sleep very well at all about 2 or 3 hours a night due to his autism connor finds it hard to wind himself down and becomes very challenging we are trying to make his bedroom a light and sensory room to help him with this as we want him to lead as much as a normal life as possible and with his challenging behaviours this is very hard i would there is a new bed that has just come on the market for kids with autism and other learning difficulties it plays soothing music and has little sensory lights in it to to help the child unwind and feel relaxed enought o drift off to sleep but we would never be able to afford it so so im asking for help plz help me with this bed guys it would be just wonderful to see my boy relaxed and happy x
Robyn Osborne
Awarded £5,000Robyn is a Senior International Double Mini Trampolinist and National Trampolinist.
Since the age of 11 I have been fully commited to my passion of trampoline and have put alot of time, money and effort into my training. With the help of my parents and coaches over the years, I have been able to progress to an international standard and have been lucky enough to experience amazing opportunities. Over the past couple of years I have attended many international events and have competed for both England and Great Britain several times. I am currently a member of the Great Britain DMT team and are planning to attend the Senior World Championships later on this year. I competed for Great Britain this year at the European Championships and I am currently ranked 2nd in Europe. Winning an award I would be EXTREMELY greatful as it will help me pay for World Championships this year.
Aaron Hussain
Awarded £2,500Aaron wants to raise awareness for the south West Multiple Sclorosis Centre and the support it gives.
My mother has suffered from Multiple Sclerosis for 21 years, it is a debilitating disease effecting the nervous system, there currently is no cure. It has been my dream for some time now to raise awareness about the people and families who live with this illness every day of there live's . I plan to raise awareness through an expedition to climb Mount Kilimanjaro with a team of Multiple Sclerosis sufferers. The money from heart would be used to pay for the deposits with the rest going towards the cost of the expedition and any extra money going to the Multiple Sclerosis society Charity. I will be trying to raise my own funds as-well through sponsorship, but we will be able to realise our dream quicker with your help !!! PLEASE VOTE NOW!!!
Anna Doceray
Awarded £3,000Anna's passion is Ballroom and Latin American Dancing.
My grandparents introduced me to Ballroom & Latin American dancing when I was 8 years old.Back then it was seen as un-cool, but now thanks to "Strictly" it's cool again!!! After a few year out,Im now back training with my dancer partner. We want to compete nationally & internationally but unfortunatley simply can not afford the costumes, to buy a brand new Ballroom dress alone costs £2000 minimum & tailsuit £100o & we need a different dress for every competition,once we get one we can re-sell & buy again but we just need that one to get us started! We have the talent to go all the way but without the costumes we can't compeat.If you love Strictly Come Dancing PLEASE PLEASE vote for us!If we win this award we will put on a demonstration for all who voted for us, in our new costumes!!!
Bex Yates
Awarded £5,000Bex wants to go on tour to America to fence four other colleges.
We have been invited to Massachusetts to fence against Mount Holyoke College and 4 others in the same consortium. We just have to raise the money for flights for the team. Sussex University Fencing team has never been on a tour like this, we aren't allowed on the university sports tour and I want us to be able to make the most of this opportunity..starting NOW. Fencing at Sussex is becoming increasingly popular, we run an annual individual open competition, travel to local open competitions and compete in the BUCS fixtures. We are also starting a volunteer programme involving coaching fencing in local high schools. We want fencing to be available to all. We socialise regularly and have had many a spectualar night including one with a spartan theme. Vote for us!!
Jack Stubbs
Awarded £1,000Jack wanted to raise money for the University of Sheffield Lacrosse Club.
We have four teams representing the University of Sheffield at all different levels. We have recently enjoyed wide-ranging success both in the UK and internationally and our reputation as a club that deliver on the pitch AND know how to have a good time is attracting more and more members. From hardened ex-international players to complete beginners we welcome anyone and everyone. But more members require more resources... travel expenses, pitch hire and kit for new members leave a particularly big dent! Although getting bigger, Lacrosse is still a niche sport in the UK and we don't receive a penny of government funding. We want as many people as possible to enjoy the sport we love and it's your votes that will help us do this!
Marco Gianetti
Awarded £2,500Marco wants to coach disabled youngers and adults to play football.
I was born with a condition called Aspergers Syndrome which is a form of Autism and have always had a love for football. Although I have never been much of a player myself I learnt that there is a worldwide disability football network and my local team Plymouth Argyle has a team catering for varying degrees of disability. A lot of clubs like this need coaches to help the players and I would like the chance to do the FA Coaching course because it would not only benefit myself by helping improve my social skills and confidence but also in turn benefit so many young people and adults with disabilities who have a love for football as I do and who'd love to play the game. A Bring it on Britain award would enable me to realise my dream and make such a difference to thousands of others.
Jen Whelan
Awarded £2,500Jen wants to be a Stunt Woman.
I have been training to be a stunt woman for the past 10 years. I have completing the diving, scubadiving, gymnastice, swimming and martial arts part of the qualifications set out by Equity. I need the cash to complete the training for trampolining and 60 days acting. ~this passion of mine will happen, but with your help could be 10 years sooner!
Julia Solocombe
Awarded £4,000Julia wants to send her son to the martial arts wold championships.
My 6 yr old son has been asked to compete in the martial arts world championships, Jan 2011, this is a great opportunity for him to show his skills and hopefully become a world champion and to represent his country .
Helen Russell
Awarded £500Helen's passion is field archery.
Our club enjoys nothing more than spending time in the woods shooting at foam bears, deers, rabbits and other animals, never anything living though! The only problem is they are wearing out, vital bits missing and all that. We could really do with a bit of money to replace a few as they are really expensive :( This is a great family sport where anyone can have a go. Please vote for us and keep our club going. Thank you for looking xxxxx
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