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£11,710
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    Iʼve raised £11,710 to Support Head Squash Coach, Michael Hennings through his cancer treatment

    Funded on Wednesday, 1st January 2025

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    I'm sure as many of you will be aware, Michael Hennings, Surbiton Head Squash Coach was diagnosed with cancer in the summer. We have been pleased to see him around the club more recently after settling into the routine of his treatment.

    Surbiton club has seen three generations of the Hennings' family as active members, with Michael being integral to the club for many decades. Starting as a junior, Michael found a passion for squash at a young age, going on to represent the Surbiton squash teams both as a junior and adult, before becoming Head Coach and helping to further develop squash at Surbiton. In particular, the junior squash offering has gone from strength to strength under Michael's leadership, seeing our highest ever levels of junior participation, with the coaching programme producing some of the top ranked junior players in the Country, including both of Michael's daughters.

    During his career Michael also coached and built up a squash programme at The Lensbury club for over 12 years and is the Surrey boys Head coach and South East Aspire Assistant coach.

    Michael is now half way through his first stage of treatment and after a difficult start with numerous unplanned stays in hospital due to infections, thankfully the last couple of months have been going more to plan. Last week he underwent a series of progress scans, the results of which were positive, showing he has been responding well to the treatment.

    This is of course great news, but still with a long and challenging road ahead, we as the club and wider squash community would like to show our continued support to him and his family. Michael has given a huge amount of time, effort and commitment to the Club and every role he's had through his passion for the sport, but is currently unable to be on court due to his treatment.

    With this in mind, the Club in conjunction with Surrey Squash and The Lensbury club have set up a Just Giving Page to help support Michael and his family at this time. Any donations would be greatly appreciated.

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    • Surbiton Racket and Fitness Club1 year ago
      Surbiton Racket and Fitness Club

      Surbiton Racket and Fitness Club

      1 year ago

      ...continued With 2 more cycles of chemotherapy left of my set-of 12, I'm then due more scans to see how this treatment programme has gone. By mid-March, I'm hoping to know more & you never know, hopefully I'll be able to get back on the squash courts. Kate, Freya, Evie and I really hope to see as many of you soon. Thank you all again. Michael 🙏❤️🙏

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    • Surbiton Racket and Fitness Club1 year ago
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      Surbiton Racket and Fitness Club

      1 year ago

      Prior to being diagnosed, I was so proud to be able to say I was the Head Coach of Surbiton & the Surrey Boys Squad, as well as assisting with the South-East of England Aspire Squad. It has helped so much, being able to continue keeping involved in all of the above sessions in some capacity throughout my treatment. I now know exactly where this pride came from. continued...

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    • Surbiton Racket and Fitness Club1 year ago
      Surbiton Racket and Fitness Club

      Surbiton Racket and Fitness Club

      1 year ago

      Where to start regarding the supportive, lovely messages & mind-blowing generous donations. To each & every one of you, we want to say thank you. From both past, current, juniors & adults at Surbiton, the Lensbury juniors & club nighters, coaches I have worked alongside, the management team at Surbiton, Surrey committee members & Surrey juniors, Christ Church Primary school children & parents & to all the parents, players, juniors, coaches, friends and those from the squash community I haven't been on court with, thank you, thank you, thank you

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    216

    • Jon W (Colets)

      Jon W (Colets)

      May 10, 2024

      Lovely squash matches Colets v Surbiton - you've trained the team well Mike! Wishing you a speedy recovery.

      £30.00

    • Chris Bartley

      Chris Bartley

      May 8, 2024

      Lovely to play in the Colets vs Surbiton match to show our support for Michael as a club and as individuals.

      £50.00

    • Dennis R

      Dennis R

      May 7, 2024

      Great set of matches on Saturday in the Colets v Surbiton social match! Keep going Mike!

      £50.00

    • David Anderson

      David Anderson

      May 7, 2024

      Hi Mike, I enjoyed playing in the Surbiton v Colets match to support you. All the best. David (an ex Surbiton and Lensbury member)

      £30.00

    • Surbiton v Colets - Social Match

      Surbiton v Colets - Social Match

      May 6, 2024

      A great match on Saturday, with Surbiton winning 8-4!We are all behind you Mike! x

      £250.00

    • Anonymous

      Anonymous

      May 5, 2024

      £20.00

    • Andy King

      Andy King

      May 4, 2024

      all the best Michael

      £30.00

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