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This project successfully funded on 12th June 2026, you can still support them with a donation.
The Stoke Damerel Primary School Fundraiser
Plymouth, United Kingdom
Aim
At Sports For Champions UK, we don’t just create dreams – we build champions. Embark on this transformative journey with us today.
Stoke Damerel Primary School are excited to be hosting an inspirational workshop with Sam Walker. Sam needs your help to raise funds for vital training, medical and competition costs. This money will also help your school and other athletes across the country, find out more below!
The Stoke Damerel Primary School have a clear aim and intention to provide an education that enables each child to dream of their own unique, possible future. Dream Big means that they seek to provide a wide range of experiences and opportunities for children to discover their potential. The children at their school consistently exemplify the words Achieve Together; they show time and again that they care for and support each other.
Who's Coming?
How I started:
I’ve been playing table tennis for as long as I can remember. According to my dad, I was only two years old when I first picked up a bat, so small that I had to stand on a stool just to see over the table. From that moment on, the sport became a constant in my life, shaping my childhood and setting me on the path to becoming the athlete I am today.
My Greatest Achievement:
Some of the proudest moments of my career include winning a bronze medal at the World Championships, competing as an Olympian at the Rio 2016 Games, and earning multiple medals across several Commonwealth Games. I’ve also stood on the podium with a World Cup bronze medal. Each of these achievements represents years of dedication and the support of the people who’ve been with me throughout my journey.
My Greatest Challenge:
When I’m not training or competing, you can usually find me on the golf course. I love the challenge and the calm of the game. It’s a great balance to the fast-paced, high-intensity nature of table tennis.
My Hobbies:
One of my favourite things to do in my spare time is winding up either my dog or my girlfriend’s dog. I get a lot of joy out of this, although I don’t think my family does! Alongside my badminton journey I also deliver coaching sessions in Scotland for all ages and abilities, which I enjoy seeing each of my players’ development. Lastly, I am a massive fan of food. After my training sessions I am always very excited to go and stuff my face to “refuel”.
My Future Aspirations:
In the short term, my focus is firmly on qualifying for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. Beyond my own goals, I’m passionate about helping to raise the profile of table tennis in the UK and inspiring the next generation to get involved in the sport I love.
Who are Sports For Champions?
Great news! Sports For Champions UK (CIC) will soon visit your school! Your young people have been invited to join a sponsored fitness circuit led by a Professional athlete, who will educate, enable, and empower participants with a view to inspiring them to be the champions of tomorrow.
While we're not all athletically inclined, we strongly encourage participation; all young people have talent and require inspiration to pursue their dreams - whatever they may be!
After 12 years of success, we have perfected our inspirational events, and they are guaranteed to deliver for your school and pupils!
Sports For Champions events are held in support of schools, which keep 60% of the funds raised to spend on resources that will enrich young people's education/experience. Professional athletes in need of support are the only other beneficiaries from the remaining 40%. Sports For Champions is an audited organization that is voluntarily registered with the Fundraising Regulator, meaning you can support the initiative with assurance.
What will happen on the day?
During the assembly, Sports For Champions athletes show medals and tell their story, hard work, lessons, and insights shared to capture the imagination of all and inspire healthier active lifestyles. Athletes discuss challenges on the road to success, with resilience, nutrition, diet, and dedication forming key topics. Fitness is essential for every young person’s general wellbeing in physical and mental health. It is also proven to be a strong booster of learning potential or brain power. By inspiring children as champions of tomorrow, Sports For Champions envision young people developing in all walks of life as healthy, active, community-minded participants in society.
Alongside Team Sports For Champions, athletes engage in invaluable work within local communities to support their training-related costs (e.g. physio/travel). Most world-class athletes train a rigorous 35-hour week and struggle to find reliable work that fits their schedule. This is how the funds we raise enable athletes and your school/club to realize their potential. Many pro athletes are unsponsored, lose support, or cannot find it.
Sports For Champions offers schools the benefit of additional funds to go towards resources/facilities, whilst helping athletes with the funds required to sustain their journey with an contribution towards training and competition fees, medical costs, equipment, and more.
Stoke Damerel Primary School will be receiving an inspirational visit from Sam Walker on the 16th of July 2026 and we need your support!
The pupils will benefit from physical activity through our fitness circuit, an inspirational talk including medal display, and a Q&A session.
Where does the money go?
When parents and guardians offer their support to a Sports for Champions UK (CIC) fundraising event, they are nurturing not only their children's immediate environments but also the bright futures of many rising athletes. Here is a breakdown of how your contributions make a significant difference:
For each fundraising event, Sports For Champions looks to raise enough money to cover the costs that it takes to provide such an excellent service nationally. Once that goal is reached, surplus funds are allocated in a way that benefits both the school and our passionate athletes – 60% for the school’s continued growth and 40% contributing to the athlete fund.
At the core of the Sports For Champions UK (CIC) initiative is the Athlete Fund. Primarily, the fund aids schools in less economically privileged areas that might struggle with costs, ensuring that the administrative fee isn’t a barrier to vital opportunities. Additionally, it assists our dedicated athletes in moments of pressing need, whether it’s recovering from injuries, procuring advanced equipment, or embarking on warm-weather training camps. Our fundamental belief remains unwavering: no school should be compromised for its economic stance, and every promising athlete deserves a fair shot at excellence. Our commitment ensures no child or school is left behind due to circumstances beyond their control.
Challenges Athletes Face: Our partnering pro athletes and Team GB Olympians have a world of responsibilities on their shoulders. They juggle between a rigorous training schedule that demands over 35 hours a week and their personal commitments. This often leaves them with limited time and resources to focus on their careers, leading to financial constraints. Expenses for equipment, training, coaching, travel, and more pile up, making it a challenge for these athletes to perform at their best and represent Great Britain.
Why is this important?
Stoke Damerel Primary School is promoting health and wellbeing throughout the school, and with the help of a visit from Sam Walker, this will be enhanced across all year groups and staff. They are also focusing on encouraging diversity and raising the aspirations of the pupils through sport.
Stoke Damerel Primary School will benefit from the money raised as they will be able to provide new equipment, fund opportunities for the children, and more.
How can you help?
We're asking all parents to help make it a memorable event for the pupils with the help of Sam Walker, to raise funds for key resources for Stoke Damerel Primary School.
If you are a local business or a friend of the school and would like to contribute to help us get to our target, then please do make a donation and share our project as far as you can.
Funding method
Keep what you raise – this project will receive all pledges made