Dave Aitchison SportsAid Fund
Event: Sports Aid Trust- Dave Aitchison Fund between 14/04/2008 and 31/12/2009
£19,342.10 raised
86 donations
My Target:
£19,342.10 raised so far
How to make a donation
Donate online at - www.justgiving.com/daveaitchisonfund
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By text message to donate £10 Text ABDU65 £10
to 70070
My story
Athletes who receive funding must be identified and nominated by the British Triathlon Federation, the sport’s national governing body, based on their talent and sporting results. Applicants must be aged between 12 and 30 years old; be a member of the Triathlon London or SE region IRC squads, Triathlon London Academy, South East Region Academy, Triathlon England talent squad or GB Age Group team; and live and train in the Triathlon London region. Successful applicants will typically receive grants of £500-£1,000 per year.
The fund has been set up in memory of Dave Aitchison, a rising star in British Triathlon, who died suddenly in January 2007, aged 29, from an undetected heart condition (arrhythmogenic ventricular cardiomyopathy). Dave was a strong cross country runner as a schoolboy and developed a passion for cycling as a mountain biker at University before moving into triathlons where he really excelled. As part of the Herbalife Triathlon Academy, in his first year of competition Dave won the Age Group race at both London Triathlon and London Duathlon before taking Bronze at the World Age Group Championships in Lausanne and being named British Triathlon's Age Group Triathlete of the Year.
Whilst Dave undoubtedly trained with a seriousness befitting his results, those who knew him remember how he seemed to just love life and pass on this infectious joy to everyone who was lucky enough to spend time with him. Dave made an enormous impact on his fellow triathletes, making a huge number of friends - from club mates to those he raced against. He had a profound affect on many people, with everyone reflecting on the fun and laughter he brought to them. As his coach, Bill Black, says: "Dave had all the attributes of an elite professional athlete yet was extremely modest and possessed the ability to switch off and be mischievous and funny."
Jenny and Tony Aitchison (Dave’s parents) and Jane (his sister) regard themselves as tremendously fortunate to have been blessed with a wonderful son and brother, who brought them and so many others so much pleasure. He was so loving, caring, considerate, thoughtful, intelligent, sensitive and principled. He possessed far more silliness than one person is entitled to, loved fooling around and kept the family constantly entertained with his pranks. He was the sunshine in the life of Claire Bridget, his girlfriend, who was treated to a new song and dance routine each day! He would light up a room when he entered, was multi-talented and but for his incredible modesty he could have so easily prompted jealousy in others.
Dave's triathlon club, Ful-On Tri Club, organise an annual cyclosportive - The Surrey Legs of Steel: Dave Aitchison Challenge Ride from Boxhill, taking in the thigh-burning Surrey Hills where Dave did so much of his training, earning himself the "Legs of Steel" title. All profits from the event go direct to the fund. In its first two years, the event has raised over £12,500. The ride this year will take place on 26th September 2009, please visit www.fulontri.com for details of how to take part.
For details of the athletes who are benefitting from Dave Aitchison funding, please visit the www.triathlonlondon.org website.
Donating to the Dave Aitchison Fund through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to make a donation. The Dave Aitchison SportsAid Fund will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.
Many thanks for your support,
Tony & Jenny Aitchison, and all Dave's family and friends.
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Sports Aid Trust
Charity Registration No. 1111612
SportsAid is the charity for sport. It helps youngsters both able-bodied and disabled to realise their sporting ambitions.
Donations 86
With love from Jane and Jen Hingley xx
Donation by Jane Hingley on 22/12/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Congrats Steve on the Leg of Steel gold time.
Donation by Si and Ann on 15/09/12
Donation by Jaco Geyer on 01/09/12
£30.00
+ £7.50 Gift Aid
Jubilee Cake Sale donation. With thanks for all you do, Residents of Royal Road, Hawley, Kent
Donation by Residents of Royal Road on 19/06/12
£55.00
+ £13.75 Gift Aid
With love from Jane and Jen xx
Donation by Jane Hingley on 08/06/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
In recognition of CB's magnificent achievement in climbing Kilimanjaro.Well done!
Donation by jenny aitchison on 27/03/12
£25.00
+ £6.25 Gift Aid
Donation by Joanne Baker on 02/03/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
with our love xx
Donation by Malcolm & Elizabeth on 19/02/12
£250.00
+ £62.50 Gift Aid
On behalf of Mr and Mrs Norton
Donation by Jenny Aitchison on 12/11/11
£32.00
With love as always, for the Legs of Steel 2011
Donation by CB Mclaughlin on 23/09/11
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Donation by andrewh on 18/09/11
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Donation by Jamie Heath on 14/09/11
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
With thanks from me, and for other young athletes.
Donation by Ellie Walton on 12/09/11
£25.00
+ £6.25 Gift Aid
Donation by Alex Hussey on 05/09/11
£40.00
+ £10.00 Gift Aid
in memory of David's much loved Grandpa
Donation by Ian and Janet Elvin on 22/02/11
£25.00
+ £7.05 Gift Aid
In memory of beloved Grandpa George with much love xxx
Donation by CB Mclaughlin on 02/02/11
£50.00
+ £14.10 Gift Aid
With much love xx
Donation by Jane and Jen on 22/12/10
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
Contribution made after a great trek in the Himalayas with Dave's parents
Donation by Margaret Smith on 18/12/10
£50.00
Ben & Han's wedding gift - slightly late, but that's probably expected from me!
Donation by Simon & Nadine on 30/11/10
£50.00
+ £14.10 Gift Aid
Donation from Billing Bear Golf Course
Donation by Matt Collins on 23/09/10
£5.00
various donations from Lejog 2009
Donation by Janice Creswick on 23/08/10
£66.00
contribution from Gavin Pape and Will Collins - donating their refund on a race in pembrokshire to David's fund
Donation by Gavin Bradley on 12/04/10
£72.00
+ £20.31 Gift Aid
With much love xx
Donation by Jane and Jen Hingley on 23/12/09
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
Proceeds from sales of Legs of Steel 2009 merchandise. Thanks to all who contributed to the fund by purchasing t-shirts, mug ... etc.
Donation by Incrediprint on 15/12/09
£120.00
We didn't register in time but rode the route anyway, thanks to all involved in organization for making it another great event this year.
Donation by Paul and Audrey on 28/09/09
£50.00
+ £14.10 Gift Aid
Donation summary
- * Online donations£12,415.10
- Offline donations£6,927.00
- Text donations£0.00
- Total raised£19,342.10
- Gift Aid£863.47
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