The generosity of The Gregg School community has provided a welcome boost to the JCSR Foundation, with £1,000 donated from the proceeds of GreggFest, held in July.
The event began with a simple idea from staff member Lisa Edwards. Having experienced the support of charities and the NHS during her cancer treatment, Lisa wanted to give something back. That idea grew into a community celebration, raising £7,000 for seven charities, each receiving £1,000.
Alongside the fundraising, GreggFest gave us a valuable opportunity to speak with visitors about the Foundation’s mission: funding research to better protect people with leukaemia from infection and sepsis, and raising awareness of the risks faced during cancer treatment.
For Jibraan’s family, support from The Gregg School holds particular meaning. Jibraan spent his GCSE years there, forming friendships that remain an important part of his story. Seeing the school community come together to support the Foundation established in his memory means so much to us.
Representatives from the charities later returned to the school to collect their cheques and celebrate the difference made by everyone involved.
A huge thank you to Lisa, the sponsors, performers, volunteers, staff, students and everyone who attended. Your generosity helped turn one person’s idea into support for seven causes—and helped us continue our work in Jibraan’s name.
