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Charity secures place in London Marathon – could you run for Smudger?

4th February 20214th February 2021

We’ve secured a much-coveted place in this year’s London Marathon and are asking for anyone who’s always wanted to complete the 26.2 miles to register their interest. The 2021 event is due to take place on Sunday 3 October and …

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Sign up to the Leeds 10K 2021

29th January 202129th January 2021

We’re keeping everything crossed that the Leeds 10K can take place on Sunday 4 July – and we need you. We have 50 places in the event and we’d like you to join us to run #ForSmudger. All we ask is …

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Kevin Sinfield discusses Nick and the charity’s work

4th December 202030th December 2020

In 1998, Nick played with Kev Sinfield in the Leeds Rhinos Academy Championship winning side. This week, our chair and Nick’s brother-in-law Stephen had the chance to talk with Kev about Smudger and the charity after his latest of 7 …

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Jog On For Smudger

19th October 202019th October 2020

Many of you were going to support us by taking part in the Leeds 10K or other fundraising events across the country this year. Then Covid happened. Run for All, the charity behind the Leeds 10K, have put together an …

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Going the extra mile for Smudger – fundraisers launch Triple Peak Challenge

14th October 202030th December 2020

Dozens of players, coaches and friends of Siddal ARLFC in Halifax are launching a Triple Peak Challenge to raise money for The Nick Smith Foundation. On the May Bank Holiday weekend next year, three teams will take on the Yorkshire …

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Annual report published for 2019/2020

21st September 2020

Every year, as a registered charity, we have to produce and publish an Annual Report and Financial Statements to show how we ran the Foundation and how we spent the money you generously raised and donated. This Annual Report has …

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New MND Coordinator for Calderdale and Huddersfield starts work

17th September 202017th September 2020

We’re excited to say that the new MND Coordinator for Calderdale and Huddersfield has begun work to bring together help and services for those with the condition across the area. Beth Macdonald has been appointed to the two-day per week …

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Rugby league coaches and players pass on their top tips for virtual Smudger U7s

1st September 202030th December 2020

Coaches and players from across the world of rugby league are coming together to pass on their top tips to young players in a virtual version of an annual tournament which usually brings together dozens of under 7s from across …

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Supporting children who are close to someone with motor neurone disease

17th August 202030th December 2020

18-months in development, a new pilot project is launching today to help children who are close to someone with motor neurone disease (MND) create, capture and store memories of their loved ones. Find out more about our project with the …

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Taking the Smudger U7s virtual for 2020

23rd July 202023rd July 2020

Every year since we launched The Nick Smith Foundation, we’ve held an annual event bringing together U7 teams from across Yorkshire for a day of matches, fun and skills.  This year, we’re unable to invite everyone to be together physically …

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