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    Weʼve raised £10,390 to Start the Mark Worthington Foundation.Projects helping the lives of young people with fewer opportunities, through Sport & Social Enterprise

    Funded on Friday, 30th August 2019

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    IN MEMORY OF MARK WORTHINGTON

    On 23rd April Mark Worthington, a dear friend and loving family man passed away from a sudden heart attack, aged just 52.

    One of the most generous-hearted and energetic people we know, Mark was passionate about helping young people get a start in life. He not only helped develop educational and training opportunities for them through his involvement with Hyde Football academy, but also kick-started many careers at his hotels in Mallorca, through his internship scheme and his employment of ambitious young local people.

    As messages have poured in from all round the world in last few days, his family have been truly moved by how many people wished to pay tribute to Mark’s generosity and unfailing support. As a result, his wife Helen, and children Dan and Ella would dearly love to continue his legacy by eventually setting up the Mark Worthington Foundation to carry on his work with young people.

    For all of us who love and miss Mark so much, the Foundation is an opportunity to do something he would have been proud of. We hope you agree.

    All money donated to this JustGiving page will go towards helping establish The Mark Worthington Foundation . A charitable foundation which will support specific projects that help those young people in the northwest of England who have fewer opportunities . Projects will focus on sport and social enterprise, areas Mark cared passionately about.

    Mark showed great faith in us all at such young ages and we will always be forever grateful for the platform he gave us. Hyde FC player

    Mark developed schemes to increase community involvement and launched an academy program to help create pathways for players in professional and semi professional football. Local newspaper, UK

    Your impact on Mallorca and so many people you have touched will live on with the moustache movement but also for simply being true to yourself . Local newspaper, Mallorca

    Mark afforded me the chance to pursue my ambitions. Over the last decade he supported me through good times and bad. He was a role model, father figure and a friend. Colleague and Friend, UK

    Mark’s passion to help people grow and flourish was inspiring and he took enjoyment from other peoples happiness. Hyde FC member

    Mark recognised the importance of respectful behaviour and always encouraged those with the right values to achieve their potential . Parent, Hyde FC member

    My son benefited greatly from Marks encouragement and support, which we are so grateful for. Parent, Hyde FC player

    Mark made me realise the value of good humour and great motivational skills but also how much sheer effort and determination – as well as love - goes into creating anything successful. Friend , UK

    Mark single handed launched my career as an artist giving me an opportunity to fill the hotel in Majorca with my paintings. Artist, UK

    Your impact in the world will live through so many you've helped, supported, believed in and encouraged to have a go. Football Academy colleague, UK

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    • Mark's family, friends and colleagues5 years ago
      Mark's family, friends and colleagues

      Mark's family, friends and colleagues

      5 years ago
      Update from the Page owner

      Thank you all! The process of applying for charitable status can now take place. We will be keeping all of you who have donated up to date on the progress as well the projects where this money , and future fundraising initiatives, will be helping young people improve their lives through sport. We hope Worthy would approve x

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    • Mark's family, friends and colleagues5 years ago
      Mark's family, friends and colleagues

      Mark's family, friends and colleagues

      5 years ago

      thank you so much to everyone who has donated . Please do spread the word. The money will be used for projects that help children and vulnerable young people in areas of high deprivation or strategic need across the UK . All donors will be kept up to date with the development of the foundation and its projects and how the money is being spent. thank you

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    • Glyn, Julie & Joe Chorlton

      Glyn, Julie & Joe Chorlton

      Jun 23, 2019

      Wishing you every success in setting up the foundation.

    • Tamsin Preston

      Tamsin Preston

      Jun 20, 2019

      Well done Katie xx

      £20.00

    • Joss Carpreau

      Joss Carpreau

      Jun 16, 2019

      Donating for Katie Leadbetter's amazing half marathon effort.

      £10.00

    • Anonymous

      Anonymous

      Jun 16, 2019

      🙏🏼Blessings to your family and Thank you for this wonderful thought. And welldone Katie!

    • Kate & Joe xxx

      Kate & Joe xxx

      Jun 16, 2019

      Well done Katie!!!! Xxx

      £10.00

    • Hannah Richards

      Hannah Richards

      Jun 15, 2019

      You are amazing Katie xxx

      £5.00

    • Hilary Clamp

      Hilary Clamp

      Jun 15, 2019

      Well done Katie and Sam Leadbetter, great cause x

      £10.00

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