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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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    • CRAIG FENTON5 years ago
      CRAIG FENTON

      CRAIG FENTON

      5 years ago

      A 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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    • CRAIG FENTON6 years ago
      CRAIG FENTON

      CRAIG FENTON

      6 years ago

      Thanks 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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    • CRAIG FENTON6 years ago
      CRAIG FENTON

      CRAIG FENTON

      6 years ago

      JW 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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    6 years ago

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    Supporters

    86

    • Anonymous

      Anonymous

      Aug 22, 2019

    • Tom Pugh

      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

      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

      Alf

      Aug 12, 2019

      Great cause!

      £50.00

    • Anonymous

      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

      Gethin Jones

      Aug 10, 2019

      You’re a good man Craig. Right behind you JW..

      £50.00

    • Ronan O'Brien

      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

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    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.

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