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Iʼm raising £2,500 to Robert Bruniges Memorial Fund for Young Fencers 2024
- Bath
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On 6th February 2023 our friend, coach, former World Junior Champion and Olympian fencer Robert Bruniges sadly passed away. He was fortunate to have spent most of his life involved with fencing, a sport he was passionate about. He won the 1976 World Junior Championships, represented GBR in 3 Olympics (1976, 1980, and 1984), and many other competitions. Since then, as a coach, he has supported, advised and inspired countless athletes.
His partner and fellow fencing coach, Sandra Egginton has set up a fund to benefit fencers in financial need. Rob was an inspirational character within the fencing community. As a coach he provided an endlessly cheerful, supportive and encouraging presence to his pupils. Along with Sandra, he always put his heart and soul into them. Rob's unflinching belief in the younger fencers he worked with, made them believe with themselves. By treating them with unfailing respect and encouraging their input and ideas he taught them the value of sportsmanship.
It was Rob's dream that every fencer should have an opportunity to reach their goal and potential, just as he did when he was younger. However, the costs to achieve such heights very often create a unsurmountable barrier. It was his wish to set up a fund to help such fencers, to help overcome that first barrier on the start of their international fencing journey.
In January 2024 we will be awarding grants to successful applicants to this funding, however we would like to continue Rob's legacy to help and support the cadets & juniors for future years.
If you can please donate to this cause.
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Helen Solly
Aug 28, 2024
Feel blessed to have had the opportunity to work with Rob. Such a kind individual with a wonderful sense of humour and the ability to inspire all around him.
£50.00
Gavin Williams
Aug 27, 2024
Only had the pleasure of working with Rob once, when he was training me for an entry level coaching qualification some 30 years ago. Such warmth, enthusiasm and just enough cheekiness
£250.00
Martin Joyce
Aug 24, 2024
Remember him well, and , now in my 96th year
£50.00
Anonymous
Apr 18, 2024
£20.00
Arthur Bury
Apr 15, 2024
£40.00
Kim Robinson
Jan 13, 2024
£40.00
Michael 'Rob' Robinson
Jan 9, 2024
Pleased to help this fund for young fencers in Robert's name.
£50.00
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