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Both Keith Dennis and his wife Janet established the Foundation back in 2012 after they both agreed that it would be a good idea to ask their wedding guests to donate to a cricket foundation rather than receiving wedding gifts.  Janet said, "We decided to provide funds for young cricketers to enable them to represent Jersey in local and international cricket, over the possibility of receiving 10 toasters!"... 

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Janet along with David Gorman the Chairman of the Keith Dennis Young Cricketers Foundation have continued running and supporting the foundation after KD passed away back in 2014,  Janet said, "it was KD's wish that every child should have the opportunity of friendship, competition and all the team benefits that are derived from the wonderful game of cricket. The Foundation supports cases of hardship for young cricketers and also promotes the use of cricket equipment and coaching in the Island’s Primary and Secondary schools, in the hope that children of all ages have the opportunity to experience and enjoy the spirit of cricket".

 

Primary schools and extra-curricular cricket clubs have benefited from the foundation’s input, with ‘Cricket Factory’ equipment being donated to schools programs, and there has also been a helping hand given to those selected to represent the Jersey Cricket Board away from home.

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If you would like to sponsor the foundation or simply contribute please send a message via the 'Contact page' there you will also find the Keith Dennis Young Cricketers fund account details. Donation can also be made through Paypal by following the links at the bottom of each page...

 All contributions are gratefully received.

 

Thank you,

 

Janet Scott Dennis & foundation chairman David Gormand. 

  

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Janet Scott Dennis alongside Foundation Chairman Dave Gorman.

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Where is Poppi? is linked to the Keith Dennis Charity Foundation which helps youngsters take up cricket in Jersey, where KD believed passionately that cricket was not just a sport but an activity open to all genders and nationalities who could bond and learn skills that would take them through life.  An ethos that carries on today through the Foundation, for which he would be proud.

 

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Where is Poppi’ is a story book written by Janet Dennis after her grandchild Evie, asked "where's Poppi gone?".
The book then explores children’s reactions to the wider question of what happens when people pass away, especially close family.  The book is set in Hong Kong where Evie was at school with many nationalities, so for children reading it there is a geographical and an educational aspect in terms of seeing different countries on the map and different cultures coming up with different answers as kids tackle the question.  The book is in cartoon form aimed at 6-12 year olds with a cricket quiz (the link to the KD cricket Foundation) and is meant to be ... FUN!  Also of course to raise funds for the charity – If anyone in Jersey would like a copy of the book, please click this link to go to the Contact page. Thank you. 
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