We are delighted to be honouring the memory of our former student, Lucy Dyer.
This memorial fund will seek to offer opportunites in aikido with a focus on promoting women in aikido. We acknowledge that females are under-represented in our martial art and we are keen to address this.
However we also know that Lucy would have wanted everyone to have a chance to participate and so it is our intention to also support those in need of financial support in order to access training (see section and form at the end of this page)
Lucy Dyer was a woman of incredible strength and courage. She joined us at Tenchi Ryu Aikido and soon became a firm favourite with us all at the club.
Lucy worked hard in her aikido training and always made time to help others. Women and young ladies who were shy/lacking confidence naturally gravitated to her, due to her easy open manner, quiet confidence and ever present smile.
Unfortunately, in December 2019 Lucy was diagnosed with bowel cancer and received an emergency operation just before Christmas. The surgery showed that the cancer had already spread and there would be a long road ahead. Undaunted was our Lucy! She was the most formidable fighter and through many ups and downs she trained with us at the aikido club when her treatment allowed.
Lucy passed away on 13th June 2022
The Memorial fund is open to all our members, simply click on the link below to complete an application form. Applications are confidential and will only be accessed by the Fund team in order to review the required support and then to reach out to the applicant to discuss next steps.
CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE APPLICATION FORM
If you have any questions at all on submitting an application, or anything else relating to the fund please email LucysBursaryFund@gmail.com
Many thanks everyone!