TWO Tywyn talents have each received a share of over £6,000 from a fund set up in a memory of a 20-year-old man whose life was cut short.
In 2015, Llanbedrog was devastated by the news that Robin Llyr Evans had died after falling down a lift shaft at a tennis centre whilst working for technology firm Hawkeye in the Far East.
The Robin Llyr Evans Memorial Trust was founded as his family wanted to establish something special in his memory , something that would “reflect the zest that Robin had for life and his unparalleled interest in sports and people”.
In the end it was decided that a charity would be established to provide financial support to individuals from North West Wales who excel in any aspect of sports.
Grants would be provided to these individuals to help them with the high costs involved with travelling and training.
That first round of funding has now been donated to Michael Wood and Alice Bennett, who both live in the Tywyn area and play hockey to a very high standard.
A spokesperson for the Robin Llyr Evans Memorial Trust was delighted the first donations had been distributed.
“The first round of applications for the Robin Llyr Evans Memorial Trust received a great amount of interest. 36 applications were received and the standard was very high,” the spokesperson said.
“The trustees met up recently and it was decided to fund 10 applicants.
“The three to receive the highest award were: Samia Jones, a runner from Caernarfon; Catrin Jones, a weightlifter from Bangor; and Maisie Potter, a snowboarder from Bangor.
“These three have already achieved a great deal on the National and International stage and we look forward to hearing of more success in future.
“The other recipients include Oliver Barbaresi, runner; Owain Rhys Humphreys, clay pigeon shooting; Martyna Ruskowska, swimming; three hockey players Alice Bennett, Miles Margetson, and Michael Wood; and Rhodri Slaven, kayaking.
“We wish each and every applicant every success in their chosen sport.”
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