Leave A Legacy
You can make a donation to SportsAid to create a special fund in memory of a family member or friend.
Supporting SportsAid in memory of a family member or friend is a special way to leave a lasting legacy for your loved one and help sports stars of the future.
Support the Next
Did your loved one have a passion for sport? Making a donation to SportsAid in their memory will mean they live on through the young beneficiaries of the charity. Your generous support can continue the legacy of your loved one by helping talented young athletes overcome the financial obstacles they face in their bid to become the next generation of Olympians, Paralympians and world champions.
Whether this is through a funeral collection, one-off gift or a fundraising event, we will make sure your donation has a lasting impact. Any gifts made can remain confidential at your request.
Please contact us at fundraising@sportsaid.org.uk or call 020 8017 2320 for further information.
Remember a Loved One
Paul Nihill MBE, the first British male track and field athlete to compete in four Olympic Games, sadly passed away at 81-years-old back in December 2020. In his memory, Paul's daughter Clare and the family asked people to make a donation to SportsAid, rather than sending flowers for his funeral, to support talented young British athletes.
"My dad would have wanted people to remember him as the sportsman," said Clare. "I came across SportsAid and saw just how perfect a fit it would be for him and for people to remember him. He, as a youngster, trying to get into the sport he wanted, the struggles and the hard work to get to the top, juggling sport with jobs, was a journey he was proud of."
"He had to get over all these obstacles but would have done anything to stop other people having to get across the same barriers he faced. He'd want to see these young stars filter through. Life can be a struggle, it's a big commitment to be able to break through to the top level of sport, so to play that part in helping others get there was an easy decision.”
Legs of Steel
Create a special legacy
Established by his family, The Surrey Legs of Steel is held annually to commemorate Dave Aitchison, a rising star in British triathlon and Ful-on Tri club member, who died suddenly in January 2007, aged 29. The event takes place in late September and is open to anyone with a passion for cycling and the Surrey Hills, offering two routes (80km and 45km) with all profits going to SportsAid. The event is a wonderful example of remembering a loved one and Dave Aitchson’s family has developed a huge legacy having helped many of the country's brightest triathlon prospects.
The Impact
The Dave Aitchison SportsAid Fund opened the doors to countless opportunities which, without it, I wouldn't be standing in the position I am today. The support of the Dave Aitchison SportsAid Fund helped fund training camps, travel and entry fees. Triathlon is not the cheapest sport and I am extremely grateful to the Trust for supporting my journey.
