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RUBY VINTON
Fakenham Ukes are proud to have financially supported a rising athletic star.
18 year old Ruby Vinton is an up and coming athlete who has been honing her running ability since her early teens. Recently becoming under 20's 1500mtr National Champion. Ruby attends Loughborough University to help fulfil her dream of a career in athletics. At the time of writing she has travelled to South Africa for pre summer training.
We wish Ruby all the luck in the world to reach the goals she has set herself
MEGAN'S
STORY
The Fakenham Ukes, who pride themselves in being a fund raising Ukulele group, are backing a local young lady to complete the London Marathon. In 2019 Fakenham Ukes supported the family of then 16 year old Megan Canning when diagnosed with a brain tumour.
This is Megan’s story.
Every year, 40,000 children in the UK are left with a brain injury as a result of an accident or illness, with many not able to access the support they need.
The Children's Trust aims to reach and support more children with brain injury and neurodisability to give them the best life possible. Donations will help the Trust achieve this goal, allowing it to provide specialist rehabilitation, education, and community services across the UK.
In 2019, at the age of 16, I was diagnosed with a brain tumour. I had been given a 5% chance of ever being able to do any function that any human takes for granted without support again.
After surgery, the tumour had been entirely removed. However, this left me with paralysis, an inability to walk, talk, or eat. I had to relearn such simple motor skills again, which at the age of 16 was very demoralising; as well as being stuck in a wheelchair, knowing I could walk, so for me was not an option. Thanks to the Children's Trust, I was supported and was allowed to be Megan again.
When I arrived at the Children's Trust, I was asked what my goal was. Since I was in my last year at school, my goal was to be able to walk at prom. As I was always told, "in typical Megan style," I wanted to run before I could walk.
I had 3 months of intense rehabilitation; myself and my family were supported, making the transition of accepting a disability and how to make my life easier and giving my family ways to help me so they didn't feel helpless. It allowed me to relearn my fine and gross motor skills, from tying my shoelaces to walking unaided.
I arrived at the Children's Trust in a wheelchair and left using my two feet.
The Children's Trust has an exceptional place in my heart. They supported me in being me again, and without their guidance and support, I wouldn't be as strong and independent as I am. Allowing me to regain control of my life and ways to manage having a brain injury.
They helped me walk, so I want to thank them by running and raising funds for an exceptional charity.
If, like the Fakenham Ukes, you would like to help Megan raise funds for The Children’s Trust please go to her go fund me page at The Children’s Trust: Megan’s page -2025 TCS London Marathon.
We played at the Sandringham visitors centre for the Kings's Coronation celebrations on both the 6th and 8th of May.
The video is of us playing and singing the King's Coronation Song on Saturday 6th May.
THE KING’S CORONATION SONG
They say there’s a new proclamation
A new ruler we have for the nation
As steady as rock, he comes from good stock
So join us in our jubilation.
As steady as rock, he comes from good stock
So join us in our jubilation
And sing for the Ki-ng
Sing for the Ki-ing
And sing for the King with a song
Has always been known, he was heir to the throne
To follow the steps of another
He learnt from the best, ‘til was put to rest
The Queen of the world the King’s mother
He learnt from the best, ‘til was put to rest
The Queen of the world the King’s mother
And sing for the ki-ing
Sing for the Ki-ing
And sing for the ki-ing with a song
His mother gave all for her people
His father he stood Princely tall
He follows in the footprints of giants
And we toast the new King, one and all
And drink to the Ki-ing
Drink to the Ki-ing
And drink to the King to the end
And drink to the Ki-ing
Drink to the Ki-ing
And drink to the King of England. …... ENGLAND
Graham Thomas © 2023
Our latest Donation made on
18th June 2024.
Our most recent donation was made to the Norfolk Accident Rescue Service. Joe Russell from NARS reported how important it is to receive donations as they are not funded in any other way. He gave a valued presentation of the important work that NARS carries out. The photo shows the group and Graham presenting a cheque for £1000 to Joe.
Our recent Donation made on
30th January 2024.
Our most recent donation was made to the Fakenham Area First Responders. Their team leader, David Wheeler, reported how important it is to receive donations as they are not funded in any other way. The photo shows the group and Graham presenting a cheque for £1000 to David Wheeler.
Dear Graham,
Can i give you and your group a massive thanks from us all at Fakenham first responders.
It was a privilege and a pleasure to hear you play again this morning and thank you for Blue Skies!!
It was wonderful to hear how you have developed the group over the years, you must be extremely proud.
Thank you for your donation towards our public education and life-saving kit.
Best wishes,
David Wheeler
Team Leader, Fakenham Area First Responders
Our Recent Donation made on
19th September 23.
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At a recent practice morning a donation was made to Charlotte Talbot. The donation will be used to assist them with the care of her daughter Ameera. Unfortunately Ameera has a serious form of Cancer and is undergoing treatment at Adenbrookes. We all wish her a well and that she has a full recovery soon.
The pictures show our Ukes member Gillian presenting a cheque for £1000 to Charlotte.
Recent Donation made on 18th April 23.
At a recent practice morning a donation was made to Gavin and Tracy Williams to assist them with the cost of living after Gavin suffered a heart attack last September. The pictures show group leader Graham presenting a cheque for £500 to the couple. We wish Gavin an early return to better health.
Donation to THORNAGE HALL.
28th February 2023
Thornage Hall is an independent charity located near Holt. They provide supported living, learning and working for adults with disabilities. The photos show some residents of the Hall receiving a cheque for £1000 from Graham our group leader. It is understood that the money will go towards the cost of purchasing their own transport to enable them to enjoy visiting places of interest.
Donation to HOPE FOR ELSIE, 4th December 2022
Elsie's mum Rebecca receiving a cheque for £1000 from Fakenham Ukes.
Here at Hope For Elsie we are a very tired bunch but we couldn't not pop up a brief post to let everyone know the AMAZING total raised from today's event...We can't even begin to find the words to thank every single person that played a part in today however big or small & for supporting us..We are simply blessed and forever grateful to each and every one of you ! Absolutely overwhelmed by Fakenham Ukes for the hugely generous donation of £1000 which left us speechless.. not to mention the most gorgeous handwritten song for Elsie which will be absolutely cherished....buuut...adding that to all other moneys raised we are SO SO HAPPY to announce we have made a FANTASTIC total of £3006.65 from the bottom of our hearts THANK YOU
This is a letter received from the Purfleet Trust thanking the Fakenham Ukes for their support at the Norton Hill event in August.
We are pleased to support such a worthwhile cause.
OTHER LOCAL DONATIONS
Fakenham Ukes' most recent donation was made at the club meeting on Tuesday 17th May. The photos show our group leader, Graham Thomas, presenting a cheque for £500 to Camilla Aston-Evans and her two children. Camilla's partner was recently killed in a road accident so Fakenham Ukes members felt a donation to the family would be useful to them in these difficult times.
A recent donation made by Fakenham Ukes' at the club meeting on Tuesday 19th April. The photos show our group leader, Graham Thomas, presenting a cheque for £500 to Jayne Thompson and her son Rory. Rory has Downs Syndrome and the money will be used to provide the essential items for home schooling. We wish Rory well for the future.
