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28 October 2009 - A new charity has launched, the Wilding
Foundation, that aims to fill an overlooked gap in the charity and non
profit marketplace. www.wildingfoundation.com The founder, award
winning actress director ,and producer Anna Wilding said it is a
diverse, exciting and contemporary charity that is also couched in
history.The charity plans to have a event to mark its Official Launch in 2010.
The Wilding Foundation awards scholarships to those
of exceptional ability and prowess in sports, arts, humanities, health,
medicine and environmental activities. The Foundation will support
those who may not otherwise have the financial means and/or knowledge
at hand to further their potential. The charities aims are diverse with
the inclusion of several primary scholarships.The charity is not limted only to the scholarships in its gift giving.Recently it responded quickly and succesfully to the Samoan Relief Appeal through it's own private appeal .
The first scholarship is in honor of one of the world's greatest tennis players ,the Anthony Wilding Scholarship for prowess in sports. Anthony Wilding is a legendary tennis player who, amongst other things won Wimbledon a total of ten times prior to World War 1. He garnered the record for most Wimbledon singles titles in a row for over fifty years. This record was finally broken at Monte Carlo by Rafael Nadal in 2008. Wildings doubles partner, in Davis Cup and Wimbledon was the great Aussie tennis player Norman Brookes. Wilding was the first man to take a motorcycle solo through Europe, his preferred method of travel between tournaments. Anthony tragically died in Flanders in 1915 at the age of 32.
Along with the Anthony Wilding scholarship are awards in environmental, arts and humanitarian fields.The charity accepts contributions from donors worldwide. The Board of Directors hopes to see the charity grow steadily over the next few years.
Anna Wilding, a supporter of humanitarian and environmental issues as well as a gifted filmmaker, has personally experienced what it is like to miss out - of not being able to pursue a chosen direction due to financial factors. Ms Wilding, tipped to go to Wimbledon and join the professional ciruit herself as a youngster could not afford the required training overseas.She hopes that this charity will help bridge a gap for those impoverished who display talent and cannot afford the training, travel, study or equipment.
The Wilding Foundation completed a successful private appeal for Samoa tsunami relief a couple of weeks ago.The appeal is now closed on October 10th,as planned. We wish to thank everyone who participated in a positive manner.Please go to www.wildingfoundation.com to help the charity and aid others.There are many ways you can help.
www.wildingfoundation.com
What can you do to help?Donate through paypal, and many other things
What can you do to help?Join the mailing list, donate through paypal,and many other things
