Jenny Wallwork foundation 2016
Spring Ball THE HILTON HOTEL LEEDS
JENNY WALLWORK Winner of the ‘Womens Inspirational Award 2015’
BEING FEARLESS DOESN’T MEAN YOU HAVE NO FEARS, IT MEANS YOU’RE STRONG ENOUGH TO FACE THEM.
I would like to start by saying a huge ‘Thank You’ to everyone who has made it here tonight, this evening wouldn’t have been possible without you or the fabulous people that have helped make this evening a reality. It means the absolute world to me. From the moment the JWF charity launched in November 2015 I have been completely overwhelmed by the amount of support I have received from family, friends and fellow athletes. Words cannot describe how incredibly lucky I feel to know so many wonderful people and because of this I truly believe that the foundation can and will have a hugely positive impact on peoples lives.
Raising awareness and providing support for sufferers and their families is something that is very close to my heart and I’m determined that the Foundation will provide this. Over the next twelve months the Foundation will gain significant momentum as we look to offer a lasting impact to those in need of information, advice and guidance. I am truly honoured that you are all here to be a part of this evening and I hope you can join us in our many exciting plans for the future.
Jenny Wallwork x
ORDER OF THE EVENING...
7 7.45 8 pm
DRINKS ON ARRIVAL
pm
ENTRANCE FOR DINNER
pm
SPEECHES Jenny Wallwork Lynn Crilly Will Woan Adam Whitehead Brian Wallwork Special Guests
8.30
pm
GORDON ARLIE Musician DINNER
10 10.15 11 pm
HEADS AND TAILS
TRE AMICI
pm
pm
SPEEDY SPORTING ROULETTE
...DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY
MENTAL ILLNESS AND SELF-INJURY ACCOUNT FOR 22.8% OF THE UK’S DISEASE BURDEN, COMPARED TO 15.9% FOR CANCER AND 16.2% FOR CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE. YET DESPITE ACCOUNTING FOR 22.8% OF THE TOTAL BURDEN OF DISEASE, MENTAL ILLNESS RECEIVES ONLY 13% OF NHS HEALTH EXPENDITURE.
WHERE THE MAGIC HAPPENS. The acts performing live for you tonight
GORDON AIRLIE
TRE AMICI Tre Amici are an international classical pop trio performing some of the best arias of opera, classical theatre and a mix of powerful contemporary ballads to audiences throughout Europe. Tre Amici consists of Leroy Vickers, Michael Thomas and Martin Jackson, combining outstanding individual vocal abilities, together creating a unique sound. As a threesome, their harmonies will blow everyone away. The power of their voices, the stage presence and overall performance is amazing. Leroy has a background in opera and the classics, performing Nessun Dorma at many venues around the world, on BBC TV and at Her Majesty’s Theatre, London, to a standing ovation. Martin’s background is in musical theatre, playing the lead roles in Rep of Rogers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s Jesus Christ Superstar and he sang a Tom Jones classic on the TV series Star for a Night. Leroy, Michael and Martin have been singing as solo artistes for many years.
Gordon Alie is a promising young musician from Glasgow who combines a distinctive folky vocal with a energetic guitar feel. Inspired by acoustic acts like James Bay and Damian Rice and pop/folk bands such as Mumford and Sons and Coldplay, Gordon performs a range of cover versions, adding his own unique sound. Gordon regularly busks and gigs in his hometown of Glasgow as well as performing in Stirling and Edinburgh. In the coming year he plans to further his music career by releasing a studio EP and busking around the UK. You can follow Gordon by liking his Facebook page.
ADAM WHITEHEAD HOST FOR THE EVENING Adam is former European and Commonwealth Champion and represented Great Britain for 10 years. He swam at five European Championships (gaining Gold in 1998 and Bronze in 1999 in the 200m breaststroke), two Commonwealth Games (winning Gold in 2002 for the 100m breaststroke, 2 silver medals and 1 bronze medal), and two World Championships (finishing just outside the medals, in 4th, in 1999) and became an Olympian in the year 2000.
@adam_whitehead333 @whitehead_adam
SPECIAL GUESTS...
NATHAN ROBERTSON
JOANNE JACKSON
SAM BREAREY
World, Commonwealth, European champion. Winning a total of 10 commonawealth medals, 2 gold.15 national titles. 114 England caps.
Joanne Jackson is a 3x Olympian and represented Team GB at Athens, Beijing and London. She first made her international debut in 2001 at the European Championships. Since then she has picked up a number of major medals including an Olympic Bronze Medal in the 400m Freestyle at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, 3 medals at the World Champions in 2009 and also medals at the Commonwealth Games and European Championships.
Sam is a Double World Champion sailor who has excelled on the world stage. In addition to his world titles, Sam has 3 European titles as well as a National Title, and 2 British Records.
@nathanjrobertson @Nath_Robertson
In 2009 Joanne also broke 2 World Records in the 400m Freestyle. Since retiring in 2012 Joanne has set up her own Swim Academy teaching children how to swim and also works as an athlete mentor for the Dame Kelly Holmes Trust.
@joeannejackson86 @joeannejackson86
As well as his sailing accolades, Sam now owns and manages Metis Athlete Management, which supports athletes of all ages through their careers from junior to elite professionals. In his spare time, Sam supports numerous charities including Dame Kelly Holmes Trust and is really proud to be supporting the Jenny Wallwork Foundation.
@sambrearey @BreareySailing
CAROL GALASHAN
HELEN GALASHAN
ROMAINE BAILEY
SOPHIE NEWNES
KATE HAYWOOD
GRANT TURNER
From a very young age, Carol spent more time upside down than the right way up! Carol is former British and Northern European champion and represented GB for 5 years; her highest achievement being reserve member for the 2004 Olympic Games GB squad and competing at the 2006 Commonwealth Games.
Helen is former British Champion and represented GB for 5 years. Her greatest achievement was competing in 2 Commonwealth Games, making finals in both and also being part of the 2004 Olympic Games test event. After retiring from gymnastics Helen set her sights on competing in her 3rd Commonwealth Games, this time as a 10m platform diver. British diving placed her on a fast track programme, and in less than 2 years she became national champion. In 2009, after just 2 ½ years of diving she won a bronze medal at the European Championships.
Romaine Bailey started Taekwondo age 7 and loved the combat aspect to the sport. He represented GB age 14 then progressed to become a full time athlete at 16. He’s now gone full circle and is currently a member of the GB Taekwondo Junior coaching team.
Sophie is one of Britain’s leading young female Mixed Martial Art fighters. At just 23 years old she is already a 3 time World Martial Arts Champion, has a further 3 silver World Martial Arts medals and boosts an impressive 11 Jujitsu National Titles!
2006 Commonwealth Taekwondo Championships Junior -59 kg Silver and Senior - 58 kg Bronze • Junior Championships Austrian Open, 51 kg Silver • Danish Open, 55kg Silver Senior Championships • Dutch Open, 54 kg Silver German Open, 54 kg Silver and Bronze • British Open, 58 kg Silver 5x British Champion
Before turning to Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), being inspired by Jason (The Red power Ranger), Sophie played football for Birmingham ladies and Coventry Ladies senior teams.
Kate is a Double Olympian. She won BBC Young Sports Personality of the year in 2003 after becoming the youngest ever swimmer to compete at the 2002 Commonwealth Games in Manchester. She was ranked number 1 in the country for many years at the 100m Breaststroke. She has Commonwealth, European and World Championships medals. Kate retired after the 2012 Olympic games and is now a Personal trainer and Mentor to young people.
Grant Turner is a London 2012 Olympic swimmer who specialised in the blue ribbon 100m freestyle. Grant made his international debut in 2007 and since then has competed at European, Commonwealth, World and Olympic level. At the 2010 Commonwealth games Grant picked up a silver medal in Delhi, India.
After retiring from Gymnastics in 2006, Carol set her sights on competing in another Commonwealth Games, but this time as a 10m platform diver. British Diving placed her on a fast track programme, which in 2 1/2 years not only saw her become national champion but also bronze medalist at the 2009 European Championships. @CarolGalashan @CarolGalashan
Since her retirement from sport, Helen has used her own experiences to do some motivational speaking in schools. She shares the positive impact that sport has had on her life with the children, inspiring them to take part in sport.
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This year Sophie will be moving into the professional ranks of MMA looking to win on the biggest stages of them all! Sophie represents the charity ‘Fight For Peace’ and is honored to be able to support Jenny and her foundation.
@Itsrem_89 @sophienewnes
@helenjg2307 @Heleng2307
@sophienewnes
@k8haywood @katehaywood
Grant retired from competing in 2013 and is now European marketing manager for the US swim brand FINIS Inc.
@Turner248 @MrGrantTurner
THEO SPALDING
CLAIRE BENNETT
LEE SHINKIN
CHARLOTTE HARTLEY
TONY LORMOR
PAUL BROADBENT
Originally from the eastend of London, Theo is a Commonwealth, World Cup and European Cup medallist in the sport of Judo.
#BeAGameChanger Expert Panel member 2015 Claire Bennett is a former member of the Great Britain Women’s Foil Fencing Team, and represented Great Britain in European and World Championships from the age of 14. As Captain of England, Claire won individual Bronze and team Gold in the 2010 Commonwealth Fencing Games Whilst studying for her modern languages degree at Durham University she was British Universities fencing champion.
Commonwealth Medalist.
Charlotte started playing hockey at high school after being encouraged by her PE teacher. Her talent for the sport was obvious; she quickly progressed to representing the North of England and then competing on the England U16 team.
Joined Newcastle United in 1987. Made debut at the age of 17 and became the 2nd youngest person ever to score on their Newcastle debut. Played at Wembley and scored in a play-off final in 1995 to gain promotion. Member of the 1997 Chesterfield squad that made it to the FA Cup semi-final.
Rugby League Sporting Achievements Great Britain – 8 international caps, England – 5 international caps, World Cup finalists 1995, Challenge Cup winner 1998, Sheffield Eagles 11 years [5 years as team captain], Halifax RLFC - 1 year, Hull RLFC -2 years, Wakefield RLFC -1 year, York RLFC – player coach 1 year, Super League assistant coach 5 years.
Having been a British international for the past 10 years, enjoying a career that has taken him around the world. Now recently retired he is now enjoying being an athlete mentor for the Dame Kelly Holmes & Youth Sport Trusts helping young people realise their own potential.
@theospalding @theospalding
Claire is now the Athlete Development Manager at the Dame Kelly Holmes Trust and helps their team of elite athletes to transition successfully in their lives after sport. Claire is an Athlete Supporter of the Women’s Sport Trust and is involved with several organisations directed at women.
@clairebennett1 @CBennettGBR
A member of the GB Judo team for 17years. Lee has worked for the Dame Kelly Holmes Trust for 3 years, impacting on over 15,000 young people.
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Charlotte went on to play for both England U18 and U21 and at the age of 17 was playing for the England Senior B team. In 2005 she was called up to play in the KT Cup in Korea for the England Senior Team, winning gold in that tournament. Charlotte’s proudest achievement came in 2006 when she was one of the youngest members selected to represent England at the Melbourne Commonwealth Games. The following year she represented Great Britain in the Sydney Youth Olympics where her team won gold.
@charlottehartley1 @Char_Hartley
Since being diagnosed with cancer in December 2013 Tony wanted to give something back and in January 2015 he went to the Arctic on a 5 day dog sled, raising £6500 for Lymphoma Association.
Former rugby league professional Paul Broadbent is a real star of his sport having represented both Great Britain and England in international matches. In a career spanning 17 years, prop forward Paul played over 450 first grade games for teams including Sheffield Eagles, Halifax, Hull and Wakefield.
JENNA DOWNING
JENNY WALLWORK
JAMES KIRTON
Inline skating champion Jenna Downing is none other than the LG Action Sports World Champion, 10 x British Champion and is a X-Games silver medallist.
Jennifer born 17 January 1987 in Bolton, Greater Manchester is an English badminton player who has achieved international success in both the women’s events and the mixed doubles event, including a Commonwealth Silver medal in 2010. She represented her country 42 times, being the highest ranking female player for 4 years.
Multiple British champion. Competed at the European and World championships. Olympic Games
A natural competitor, Jenna has competed in rollerblading events since the tender age of 8 and has amassed a lifetime of awards competing across the globe in televised and major international events. After turning pro at the age 12 (making Jenna the youngest female skater in the world to ever turn pro) there was no stopping her and Jenna has gone on to become an institution in British roller blading.
@jennadowning @Jenna_Downing
She won the mixed doubles Bulgarian International in 2004, the Scottish Open in 2005, and the Dutch Open in 2006. She won the Swedish International mixed doubles in 2012. She won the women’s doubles at the Irish International in 2005. Her mother, Jill played badminton for England, and her father, Brian is a coach for the sport. In 2011 Jenny won both the mixed and women’s doubles at the English National Championships but 2013.
@jennywallwork @jennywallwork
@jameskirton @KirtonJames
MENTAL ILLNESS HAS THE SAME EFFECT ON LIFEEXPECTANCY AS SMOKING, AND MORE OF AN EFFECT THAN OBESITY. EVERY YEAR NEARLY 800,000 PEOPLE COMMIT SUICIDE WORLDWIDE - 6,000 OF THEM IN THE UK.
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Welcome and thank you for attending the Jenny Wallwork Foundation annual dinner. The Foundation represent an important part of Jenny’s life and she’s working hard to ensure there’s a step change in the diagnosis, support and awareness of eating disorders. A 2015 report commissioned by Beat estimates more than 725,000 people in the UK are affected by an eating disorder and it can often be very difficult to identify that a loved one or friend has developed an eating disorder. If an eating disorder isn’t treated, it can have a negative impact on a young person’s school life and can disrupt relationships with family members and friends. The physical effects of an eating disorder often have a life long effect and is some tragic cases can sometimes be fatal.
Lynn Crilly Lynn Crilly lives in Surrey with her husband Kevin and their twin daughters, Charlotte and Samantha. Through using her unique and very effective form of counselling she has now established herself as one of the country’s leading private therapists, working with people from all walks of life, ages and genders. She is admired for her passion and understanding – something she attributes to the strength and loyalty of her family and friends, with whom she spends as much time as possible. www.lynncrilly.co.uk
Jenny’s Foundation launched in November 2015 and together alongside a committed group of trustees has recently completed a visioning document which sets out the aims and objectives of the Foundation. The main focus for the Foundation is to raise awareness and develop a better understanding of issues surrounding eating disorders and the wider mental health agenda. The Foundation will also be focussing on promoting positive body image amongst young people across Yorkshire. Jenny’s long term vision is to provide a welcoming and safe place for young people in Yorkshire to access mental health specialists, support andadvocacy so that their lives are no longer dominated by fear of food, or the weight and shape of their bodies. Jenny and the team at the Foundation are fully committed to tackling thechallenges ahead and we hope that you enjoy the evening and continue to support the Foundation. Wil Woan Managing Director of the Jenny Wallwork Foundation
Web:
www.jennywallworkfoundation.co.uk
Email:
jenny@wallworkfoundation.co.uk
The Team:
Jenny Wallwork Brian Wallwork Jill Wallwork Sky Andrews Will Loan Donna Lliffe-Pollard Lynn Crilly