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Iʼm raising £5,000 to initiate a 'Kindness' Bursary and Award at Dover College in the name of Rupert Hill.

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‘Rupert is destined for Heaven. The kindest man I have ever met. We must keep that torch of kindness burning.’

When I heard that Rupert had passed I knew that I wanted to do something to keep that torch of kindness burning so I pre-emptively entered the London Marathon (Sunday April 27th 2025) with the spark of an idea to raise funds for an ‘Act of Kindness/Kindness Award/Bursary’ in his name for Dover College. It would of course be up to Dover College as to how the fund/prize is allocated but it should emphasise that kindness is a fundamental attribute and people who display it, although not looking for reward, should be recognised. His family have given their blessing to the idea.

I will run the London Marathon (virtual) in the local area and ensure that the last 10km of the 42km is from Rupert’s House in Ripple and will finish at Dover College where he served for so long. I am sure that the Dover College community will come together and support it.

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  • Duncan Ellerington1 day ago
    Duncan Ellerington

    Duncan Ellerington

    1 day ago

    38 days to go On 27th April the plan is to run the first 22km as the sun rises. I will then travel to St. Mary the virgin in Ripple (arriving about 09.00am) and then run to St. Mary's Church in Dover (arrive 11.30am). The last 0.4 km will be from St. Mary's to the Chapel at Dover College. If you want to run last 0.4km with me please sign up on the facebook events page (‘join Duncan in running for Rupert’) There is a collection box at Dover College in Priory Lodge (some have said that they prefer cash or cheque). Thank you

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  • Duncan Ellerington9 days ago
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    Duncan Ellerington

    9 days ago

    With cash and cheque donations I am now at £3950. THANK YOU. The longer runs are harder now at 25km with 30km later this week. The final part of the run is from St. Mary's church to Dover College. Details of this will be on a facebook event page shortly. Thank you to Mrs Grove.

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  • Duncan Ellerington20 days ago
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    Duncan Ellerington

    20 days ago

    In memory of Rupert we are establishing a Kindness Award/Bursary at Dover College. £5000 is the target and we have 67% £3350 so far. All of you who saw the depth of feeling for him at his memorial service last week will realise what kindness he brought to everyone he met. The Refectory was packed. Please continue to donate. I will have more news on a special boost to this cause soon.

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Page last updated on: 3/20/2025 16.47

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  • Emma Owen

    Emma Owen

    Mar 20, 2025

    Wonderful! x

    £20.00

  • Lesley White

    Lesley White

    Mar 1, 2025

    A fitting tribute to a kind and generous gentleman.

    £50.00

  • Felicity Smart

    Felicity Smart

    Feb 28, 2025

    What a wonderful challenge and a wonderful tribute to someone who I frequently received kindness from. Thank you for doing this Duncan ! X

    £25.00

  • John Bettridge

    John Bettridge

    Feb 24, 2025

    In memory of a great friend.

    £25.00

  • Steve & Debbie O

    Steve & Debbie O

    Feb 24, 2025

    Rupert, you are a true gentleman. When we look at our wonderful granddaughters. We know how much we all owe you for your part in where they are today and their future. Thank you for so much.

    £25.00

  • Anonymous

    Anonymous

    Feb 23, 2025

    £50.00

  • Kjell

    Kjell

    Feb 23, 2025

    £50.00

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