‘Rupert is destined for Heaven. The kindest man I have ever met. We must keep that torch of kindness burning.’

When I heard that Rupert had passed I knew that I wanted to do something to keep that torch of kindness burning so I pre-emptively entered the London Marathon (Sunday April 27th 2025) with the spark of an idea to raise funds for an ‘Act of Kindness/Kindness Award/Bursary’ in his name for Dover College. It would of course be up to Dover College as to how the fund/prize is allocated but it should emphasise that kindness is a fundamental attribute and people who display it, although not looking for reward, should be recognised. His family have given their blessing to the idea.

I will run the London Marathon (virtual) in the local area and ensure that the last 10km of the 42km is from Rupert’s House in Ripple and will finish at Dover College where he served for so long. I am sure that the Dover College community will come together and support it.