Another new date for the Leeds 10K
There is another new date for the Leeds 10K in 2021 – and hopefully this one can happen! The date is now Sunday 5 September – so you have more time to train and be part of our team to …
Nick’s cousin to take on this year’s London Marathon in his memory
Vicky Monk will be on the start line of the 26.2-mile event on Sunday, 3 October, to raise money for the Foundation – and she needs your support! Vicky and Nick, whose dads were brothers, grew up together in West Yorkshire. …
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Charity secures place in London Marathon – could you run for Smudger?
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
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 …
Kevin Sinfield discusses Nick and the charity’s work
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
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 …
Going the extra mile for Smudger – fundraisers launch Triple Peak Challenge
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
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 …
New MND Coordinator for Calderdale and Huddersfield starts work
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
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 …