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Sports More than two thirds (68%) of young athletes rely entirely on their parents and charitable donations to fund their sporting dreams.Jack Evans is 14-years old and is achieving remarkable success in Karate, despite battling severe urticaria eczema, a condition which causes him significant discomfort and affects his neck, legs, and arms. He has won many medals at prestigious international events, including the World Championships in Miami and a bronze medal in Malta. A grant of %u00a31,650 jointly funded by the Essex and Southend Sports Charitable Fund and the Annabel and Gerald Malton Charitable Fund enabled Jack to attend further European and World Championship competitions.%u2018%u2018%u2018%u2018%u2018%u2018ArtsAt just six years old, Elijah Jonesis already part of the National Ballroom Competition Squad and is following his dream of being a professional dancer. Elijah lives with his family in Great Wakering and although they want to give him every opportunity to succeed, it can be a struggle to keep up with the costs involved. We gave Elijah %u00a31,500 from the Belinda Starling Memorial Fundto enable him to compete in the Ballroom and Latin juvenile national and international competitions in the UK and Europe.Elijah shows huge potential and is placing in all regional competitions. He is currently a future %u2018Strictly Star%u2019!Janine Ellis, Principal of Essex Academy of DancePhysical health It is estimated that parents will spend three times as much raising a disabled child as it costs for nondisabled children.Lennie is 7 years old and has Hurler Syndrome. This is characterised by skeletal abnormalities, cognitive impairment, heart disease, respiratory problems and reduced life expectancy.Through the Douglas Allen Estate Agents Charity Fund, we gave %u00a33,528 to pay for him to have regular physio sessions. When he first started at Southview School in Witham, he was crawling around on his knees and unable to stand unaided or walk. Since he has been going to Physio Goals 4 Kids, he now stands on his own and has a walker. He also uses a stick and can manage about 5-10 steps on his own. He is so close to walking unaided and that%u2019s a miracle as we never thought we would see him on his feet.Lennie%u2019s mumIf you know someone who has an exceptional talent or may be a future young leader and finance is the barrier to them achieving their full potential, please email hello@essexcf.org.uk or call us on 01245 355947.His dedication to karate has not only improved his physical wellbeing but has also helped him build confidence and forge meaningful friendships within the karate community. Your encouragement and assistance have been instrumental in allowing Jack to continue pursuing his passion, and for that, we are incredibly grateful.Jack%u2019s mum19