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Iʼve raised £3,000 to Crowdfund a scholarship for a homeless guy to follow his dream and do a music course with the Notting Hill Academy of Music.
- London
- Funded on Monday, 20th April 2020
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Story
This is JW. He grew up in London with three siblings and a single mum. When he was 9, he had meningitis which left him partially deaf. Due to his condition, he finds it hard to hold down a job, and has been in and out of employment. He's currently out on the street as he cannot afford to contribute to the expenses at home.
He also has a passion: music. He uses the vibrations to "feel" the music. He composes his own lyrics and has even recorded some of his own stuff.
He's just been offered a place at Notting Hill Academy of Music by the progressive leaders there who saw potential. They are not charging him for the place.
The course is 9 months long and in order to focus, he really needs some funds to live from, or he will remain in the street, without enough to even get there on the train each day from his home in East London.
There are many in our society who have not enjoyed the privilege that many of us who donate enjoy. We can each make a difference. This is an opportunity to contribute to one person's turn around story - and make all the difference in the world for him.
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5 years ago
CRAIG FENTON
5 years agoA quick update....JW is doing his course at Notting Hill Academy of Music and just released his first single....you can see it here:
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6 years ago
CRAIG FENTON
6 years agoThanks to all your support, JW (1) is in his own flat and no longer homeless, (2) got a part time job, (3) has started on the Notting Hill Academy of Music course and is loving it, (4) is notw just about above water on his expenses with a drip feed from this bursary. I have opened a monthly support option for any who wish to continue supporting him. Here is a message from the man himself!
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6 years ago
CRAIG FENTON
6 years agoJW had his induction this past week at Notting Hill Academy of Music. He's so excited to start the course on 23 September. With the help from this bursary he'll be able to focus on investing in himself and his future. He's also managed to get some emergency housing from his local council, which means he is no longer on the street. He's building a new life, one step at a time with your generous help. Thank you.
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Anonymous
Aug 22, 2019
Tom Pugh
Aug 17, 2019
The greatest musicians in history have proved that prodigy does not come from privilege. All the best for the scholarship.
£30.00
Denis Gassmann
Aug 12, 2019
Happy to help as I love music too and wish JW all the best! Great Initiative Craig!
£100.00
Alf
Aug 12, 2019
Great cause!
£50.00
Anonymous
Aug 12, 2019
Best of luck JW with your passion. Believe and achieve. We look forward to your Spotify 1st track. Yes, why not? N
Gethin Jones
Aug 10, 2019
You’re a good man Craig. Right behind you JW..
£50.00
Ronan O'Brien
Aug 10, 2019
Nice one Craig. JW - Craig told me your story. Good luck with the course. Hope all your dreams come true.
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CRAIG FENTON
London
There is a wealth of talent in Britain, but many do not have the privilege or opportunity many donors have enjoyed. I believe all of us can make a difference, if we reach out to someone less fortunate and help them become all they can be and more than they ever dreamed.