Coffee Morning at The New Inn raises £580
The Foundation held a coffee morning on 14th May, at The New Inn in Leamington Spa. The sale of cakes, Carls prints and cards, and a tombola, plus generous donations raised an amazing total of £580.
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Foundation gives grants to say thank you to the hospitals that cared for Carl during his illness
The Foundation has made grant payments of £500 each to the Pancreatic Cancer Fund at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, and to the Cancer Ward at University Hospital, Coventry.
Local stars from theatre & performing arts raise funds for the Foundation
Our fabulous Evening at the Musicals was held at Lillington Free Church, featuring hugely talented local singers performing songs from the shows.
Carl Lewis Foundation makes its first grant to The Myton Hospices
The Foundation made its first grant payment in December, to The Myton Hospices. We are thrilled that our first grant, of £3,000 was given to the Coventry Myton Hospice, who looked after Carl so well during his illness.
West End singer David Harrop leads our festive fundraiser in Stockton
Our festive fundraiser was held at The Nelson Club, Stockton, with entertainment provided by West End singer and actor, David Harrop, and the Royal Spa Brass.
Crafting for the Carl Lewis Foundation
In November we held a craft fair at St Mary’s Church, Leamington Spa, with twenty stallholders selling a wide range of hand-made and artisan items, including artwork, silk goods, craft gin, jewellery and knitted items.
Fundraising restarts with a fabulous three-course meal and dancing
Fundraising this year was delayed due to various COVID-19 restrictions, but after two postponements, we were delighted to be able to hold our Party Night in October.
Afternoon Tea at St Mary’s raises over £2k for the foundation
A delicious afternoon tea was held on 15th June 2019 at St Mary’s Church Hall in Leamington Spa.