Fighting cancer.
Caring for the environment.

The Carl Lewis Foundation is a fundraising charity in memory of Carl Lewis. 
Following his death from pancreatic cancer at the age of 34, Carl’s family and friends set out to honour his memory and to create a legacy in his name.

About

Learn more about what we do, who we support and why we do it.

Events

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Fundraise

Support the foundation’s work by getting involved in with our fundraising activities.

Latest news

Recordable bears provide comfort to bereaved children

This is Rose, who was the first recipient of a recordable bear, provided from the Forever Memories Fund at The Myton Hospices. The Foundation was instrumental in setting up the fund, which helps patients and their families make the most difficult times that little bit more manageable. The Children’s Counselling Service have purchased a selection of soft toys which can…

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£300 donation received

A huge thank you to David Harrop who has kindly donated £300 to the Foundation. David is a local singer and entertainer whose career has included international performances in Las Vegas, London’s West End, and various musicals, theatre, and pantomime shows. David also worked with Carl on many occasions. We are very grateful for David’s support. I miss Carl every…

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£2,000 grant made to The Shakespeare Hospice

The Foundation is thrilled to have made a £2,000 grant to The Shakespeare Hospice. The grant will be used to support Registered Nurses and Health Care Assistants to continue to visit patients in their own home throughout South Warwickshire, working in collaboration with other hospices through the Integrated Single Point of Access (ISPA) scheme for the region, ensuring patients receive…

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A passion for the great outdoors

Carl’s passion was the great outdoors, and he enjoyed walking, climbing, caving and birdwatching, always taking stunning photographs at every opportunity.

Our first fund-raising project was to raise money to build a bird-hide at a local nature reserve in Carl’s memory. We are keen to continue our fundraising and will raise money for cancer support, to fund both charities and individuals.  In addition, we will also look to raise funds for other projects that involve the conservation and protection of places of natural beauty and wildlife and its habitats. 

Why support the foundation?

“Cancer can affect any of our lives at any time. Losing Carl has been devastating to all who knew and loved him. Supporting the foundation can offer support, comfort and hope in many ways, whether that’s to individuals and their families, or within beautiful places of nature to enjoy and reflect.”

Faye Stephens

“The Carl Lewis Foundation supports such wonderful charities which will help others who are going through what Carl did, and give them the best support and care that they need. Carl was also so passionate about wildlife and nature. He would want nothing more than to help preserve the wildlife and nature of that in the midlands, and further afield.”

Kirsty Ann

“Helping others is something we all are encouraged to do, however the Carl Lewis Foundation goes above and beyond. Giving young people an opportunity that has been born out of tragedy is truly impressive. I love supporting such a venture.”

Jane Ashe
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Grants awarded

£109,420

Raised

£100,777

Grants awarded