The Ellie Soutter Foundation

Since the tragic passing of Ellie on her 18th birthday, 25th July 2018, in her memory, we, her family, have decided to continue fundraising under Ellie's name for young winter sport athletes on an Olympic pathway, that need financial assistance to achieve their potential and dreams, in much the same way as Ellie had looked for your help.

Ellie Soutter was one of the most progressive Junior Female Snowboard Athletes of Great Britain. Ellie became Vice champion of the world in the Junior Freeride World Tour in 2017. She was winner of a Bronze medal for Team GB at the 2017 European Youth Olympics and was tipped to be one of GBs strongest contenders for the 2022 winter Olympics amongst other numerous podium finishes throughout Europe and the southern hemisphere.

As a junior athlete coming from a family without substantial wealth, Ellie often had to miss out on competing and training through lack of funds. She felt and understood the constant pressure to obtain the necessary funds for her training and events. A full season of required training to maintain this level of competition was in excess of £30,000 annually. At this time, as a Junior GB athlete, there is minimal or no funding for travel or accommodation and athletes have to pay a subscription for coaching.

The Ellie Soutter Foundation was formed in Ellies memory in 2018 to help and assist other young winter sport athletes in similar circumstances. To date we have supported 5 winter sport athletes. We constantly need help with funding to continue our support and be able to support more winter sport athletes in the future.

Giving for Sport ltd is honoured to help The Ellie Soutter Foundation help young winter sport athletes on an Olympic pathway. Donations, inclusive of any Gift Aid applicable, will be granted to The Ellie Soutter Foundation.

For more detail:

Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/elliesoutterfoundation

Twitter - https://twitter.com/EllieSoutterFND

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/esfoundation/

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