Ravi's Dream
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Ravi's Dream
Ravi Adelekan has A Million Dreams. But, at the age of six, his dreams were interrupted by the news that he had a benign tumour in his brain stem. Despite 10 hours of surgery, doctors were not able to remove the whole tumour, and Ravi lives with its effects every day.
After learning to walk and feed himself again, and determined to return to his passions of music, maths and sport, Ravi lives his life to the max with bravery, fun and inspirational strength.
Ravi’s dream is to have a future where tumours like his could be treated without the type of major surgery he went through.
He would also love for the incredible medical care and support he received at King’s College London to be available everywhere.
Marking the first anniversary of Ravi’s brain surgery, a stellar cast of internationally acclaimed musicians and celebrities gathered in Ravi’s name to record a charity music video raising money for children with brain tumours.
The video for Ravi & Friends’ cover version of 'A Million Dreams' from The Greatest Showman features Ravi, as well as Coldplay, Bastille, Damon Albarn, Paloma Faith, Mary Berry, Björn Ulvaeus (ABBA), Heather Watson, and many, many more. All coming together to raise funds for The Brain Tumour Charity and brainstrust.
Since the launch of the Ravi’s Dream campaign, Ravi has also hosted events at Soho House and The House of Commons, as well as a star studded Charity Football Match.
In June 2023 Ravi won gold at the More Radio Child of Sussex Awards and continues to receive well earned recognition from near and far for his amazing fundraising efforts.
Due to his bravery, determination and incredible positivity the Daily Mirror named Ravi as the Pride of Britain Child of Courage. This is his latest (and greatest) accolade, and a very well deserved award.
All the funds raised through your donations will be split evenly between The Brain Tumour Charity and brainstrust, who have done so much to help Ravi and his family through such a challenging time.
Please give generously to help Ravi's Dream come true. And help spread the word via the hashtag #RavisDream.
We have added the funds raised on our previous donations platform to this total.
Fundraisers
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Directly donated to series
£107,778.06
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Richard and Lara's Brighton Half Marathon- running to support brain tumour charities.
Raised £0 of £100raised by 0 supporters
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Ravi's Dream Team Watch Party!
Raised £0 of £500raised by 0 supporters
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The dragon ride medio fondo
Raised £760 of £1,000raised by 29 supporters
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Tanya's Birthday!
Raised £50raised by 3 supporters
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Richard and Lara's Brighton Half Marathon
Raised £660 of £100raised by 44 supporters
Supporters 318
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S3 days, 22 hours
SDMan
The Ravi Dream Team bought me to tears. I loved the song and the team spirit. I wish each and every one on the team happiness and good health xxx
£ 30.00
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5 days, 1 hourAnonymous
£ 100.00
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5 days, 23 hours
Heather
Thanks to Dr Rob Irons for bringing your story to my attention - good luck Ravi. ❤️
£ 10.00 (+£2.50)
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1 week, 1 day
TeresaChiara Melchiorre
Hi Ravy . This is for the brain tumour charity. Best of luck on bgt from Italy 🇮🇹
€ 20.00
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1 week, 3 days
Anonymous
£ 10.00 (+£2.50)
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1 week, 4 days
Marko
Ravi, there are no words to describe how inspiring you truly are. The moment I saw you on TV, I felt so much love and warmth radiating from you. You are truly an angel and possess the strength and courage of a lion. Always believe in yourself; you have the power to change the world❤️
£ 50.00
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1 week, 4 days
Anonymous
£ 10.00 (+£2.50)
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A1 week, 4 days
Alex Davies
Thank you for all you do for the brain tumour community you brighten our lives, give us a hope and are an inspiration for such a young person. For somebody who’s been diagnosed with a brain tumour your charity work is amazing thank you from the bottom of my heart
£ 10.00 (+£2.50)
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1 week, 5 days
Anonymous
What an inspiration to other children who don’t face such troubles. 🥲🥹
£ 10.00 (+£2.50)
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1 week, 6 days
Anonymous
£ 30.00 (+£7.50)
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2 weeks
Anonymous
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2 weeks
Anonymous
I have donated previously because Ravi is a beautiful,courageous, special little boy with such a gorgeous little face that everyone can fall in love with, absolutely amazing. Best wishes for the future Ravi, follow your dream, you are fantastic. Gilly Slinger.
£ 30.00
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2 weeks
Anonymous
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A2 weeks, 1 day
Anna Quinn
The world should have a lot more Ravi’s! Your wonderful x
£ 30.00 (+£7.50)
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K2 weeks, 3 days
Kally Virdi
So proud of you Ravi and all your family. All the best in everything you do. Lots of love ❤️ Kally
£ 100.00 (+£25.00)
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2 weeks, 3 days
Anonymous
Truly inspirational
£ 10.00
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H2 weeks, 3 days
Hellen Akello
Ravi, you have a big heart and made a bold choice to take on such a big goal. You are outstanding. I play your song each morning before I leave the house to remind me that I also must make a bold choice for humanity. Thank you Ravi for reminding me the importance of living a purpose driven life.❤️
£ 500.00
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C2 weeks, 3 days
Camilla Morrow
You are such a brave boy Ravi. I'm so sorry you and your family have had to experience this. I wish you and your family all the best for the future.
£ 30.00 (+£7.50)
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2 weeks, 3 days
Anonymous
€ 5.00
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2 weeks, 3 days
Anonymous
£ 50.00 (+£12.50)
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2 weeks, 4 days
Anonymous
£ 20.00 (+£5.00)
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2 weeks, 4 days
Anonymous
£ 20.00 (+£5.00)
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h2 weeks, 4 days
hannah
I watched you on Britain's got talent and had to learn about your story - what a inspiration you are at such a young age
keep going Ravi
£ 5.00
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2 weeks, 4 days
Anonymous
Praying all your dreams come true
£ 5.00
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V2 weeks, 5 days
Val
You are amazing! Good luck on BGT XXXXX
sorry i can't do Gift Aid i don't pay tax£ 20.00
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H2 weeks, 5 days
Heather McKenna
Congratulations on your Golden Buzzer. You are all so inspiring. True superhero’s x
£ 10.00 (+£2.50)
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H2 weeks, 5 days
Hadden Family xx
Wishing u all the luck in the world with all your amazing charity work & initiatives all for such a wonderful cause 🩵💙
£ 50.00
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2 weeks, 5 days
Anonymous
Saw you on B.G.T. - What an amazing young man you are. X
£ 10.00
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2 weeks, 5 days
Anonymous
£ 20.00
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2 weeks, 5 days
Anonymous
£ 10.00
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2 weeks, 5 days
Anonymous
£ 10.00 (+£2.50)
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2 weeks, 5 days
Anonymous
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2 weeks, 5 days
Anonymous
£ 10.00 (+£2.50)
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2 weeks, 5 days
Anonymous
Ravi (and parents) you are an absolute star and inspiration! 🌟
£ 10.00 (+£2.50)
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2 weeks, 5 days
Anonymous
£ 30.00
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N2 weeks, 5 days
Nigel & Sue
What a powerful performance from a brave young man Well done Ravi.
£ 20.00
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2 weeks, 5 days
Anonymous
£ 20.00 (+£5.00)
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J2 weeks, 5 days
Jilly
What a lovely little boy you are Ravi
Good Luck!!
I hope you and your friends win this years Britains got talent!!!! xxxxx❤️❤️❤️£ 20.00 (+£5.00)
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B2 weeks, 6 days
Becca x
Such a lovely and selfless thing to do Ravi and family. So sorry you had to all go through this though.
Thinking of everyone affected by these horrible illnesses 😔❤️ xx
£ 5.00 (+£1.25)
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A2 weeks, 6 days
Annabel Aston
I am donating in the name of Samuel Bourdillon, a friend of Ravi's who also has a brain tumour. Congratulations Ravi en famille for all you are doing to help yourself and others with brain tumours.
£ 30.00
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2 weeks, 6 days
Anonymous
£ 5.00
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V2 weeks, 6 days
Victoria Petersen
Ravi thank you for all you are doing, you are brave and wonderful 😇🙂🌟 please keep dreaming xxxxxx
£ 100.00
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2 weeks, 6 days
Anonymous
£ 10.00 (+£2.50)
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M2 weeks, 6 days
Melanie Veiga
Amazing charities and such a beautiful, brave and inspirational young man.
£ 20.00 (+£5.00)
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2 weeks, 6 days
Anonymous
£ 10.00 (+£2.50)
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2 weeks, 6 days
Anonymous
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2 weeks, 6 days
Anonymous
Good luck to you at Oakwood
£ 10.00
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2 weeks, 6 days
Anonymous
Congratulations on your performances
£ 30.00
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2 weeks, 6 days
Anonymous
£ 10.00 (+£2.50)
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2 weeks, 6 days
Anonymous
£ 20.00
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K2 weeks, 6 days
Kevin & Vikky Walkinshaw
Hi Ravi, sending massive hugs to you and your familly.
£ 50.00 (+£12.50)
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C2 weeks, 6 days
Cindy, Chris, Millie & Chessie Ling
Wow! you are so inspirational! What a difference you are making to everyone with a brain tumour and the charities and researchers working hard to make a difference.
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B2 weeks, 6 days
Bullock family
Dear Samuel, Karen and Paul
How amazing to see Samuel and other gorgeous children and you bravely on stage. Arabella and Daniella thought your were brilliant.
Sending much love from us all.
x£ 100.00 (+£25.00)
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2 weeks, 6 days
Anonymous
£ 20.00 (+£5.00)
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2 weeks, 6 days
Anonymous
£ 10.00 (+£2.50)
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G2 weeks, 6 days
Gill Greenaway
Amazing. Well done to you all.
Very close to our hearts. So brave.
Love you all.
Xxx£ 10.00
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2 weeks, 6 days
Anonymous
Good luck for tonight.
£ 10.00 (+£2.50)
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2 weeks, 6 days
Anonymous
£ 30.00 (+£7.50)
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3 weeks
Anonymous
£ 20.00 (+£5.00)
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3 weeks
Anonymous
£ 10.00 (+£2.50)
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3 weeks
Anonymous
£ 10.00 (+£2.50)
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S3 weeks
Sarah
Very well done with your amazing fundraising efforts. Truly inspirational.
£ 20.00 (+£5.00)
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3 weeks, 2 days
Anonymous
£ 20.00 (+£5.00)
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3 weeks, 2 days
Anonymous
Lots of love to you Ravi
£ 20.00
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H2 months
HKV
Life forces you to live when you don't want to, but it can also take it away in a heartbeat when there is something worth living for! You are one super strong kid with a heart of gold! You are an inspiration and a beautiful soul!
I hope people continue to see your hard work in raising awareness, and you reach your target! XoX£ 10.00 (+£2.50)
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A2 months
Anne Ramsbottom
I had a brain tumour diagnosed 20 yrs ago.I hope this will help with much needed research.
£ 100.00 (+£25.00)
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S2 months, 3 weeks
Sally & Jon Dalgaard
Wow - go Ravi! We’re so sorry you’ve had to go through this experience, but it is amazing to see what you’ve achieved
£ 50.00
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3 months
The Happy Hoodie Company
Keep it going Ravi, you are AMAZING, and we're so grateful to everything you do for the brain tumour community
£ 48.00
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3 months
Anonymous
£ 20.00
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3 months
Anonymous
£ 50.00
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G3 months, 1 week
Gilly Slinger
Ravi you are a gorgeous little star, a special person, this is the second time l have donated to this worthwhile charity, keep up the fantastic work.
£ 20.00
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A3 months, 2 weeks
All your friends from AMOS Productions
Thanks to ITV for showing your amazing video for the Pride of Britain award, this is their donation. Forwarded with love from your AMOS dream team, we're always here supporting you Ravman xxxxx
£ 250.00 (+£62.50)
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3 months, 3 weeks
Anonymous
Sending love Ravi x
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3 months, 3 weeks
Anonymous
£ 20.00 (+£5.00)
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3 months, 3 weeks
Anonymous
£ 50.00
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3 months, 3 weeks
Anonymous
£ 25.00
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A4 months
Andrew & Amy Cox
You are an inspiration! All the very very best from us. x
£ 100.00 (+£25.00)
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4 months, 2 weeks
Anonymous
The world could do with a million dreams like you x
£ 50.00
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S4 months, 2 weeks
Sedici
Raised by the lovely customers at Sedici in Seaford in our Christmas Raffle . Merry Christmas 🎅🎄
£ 240.00
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4 months, 2 weeks
Anonymous
£ 20.00 (+£5.00)
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C4 months, 3 weeks
CJ
I'm glad I chose to listen to your Adam Buxton podcast today. You're very cool Ravi keep being you :) x
£ 20.00 (+£5.00)
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4 months, 3 weeksAnonymous
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4 months, 3 weeks
Anonymous
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4 months, 3 weeks
Anonymous
£ 250.00
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R4 months, 3 weeks
Robynne
So proud of you Ravi, well done! You are an inspiration to us all 👏👏
£ 50.00 (+£12.50)
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K5 months
Kally Virdi
You're amazing and such a big inspiration to us all.
Thank you
Love to you and your family, have a great Christmas£ 100.00 (+£25.00)
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5 months
Anonymous
£ 50.00
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5 months
Anonymous
£ 100.00 (+£25.00)
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5 months
Anonymous
£ 20.00 (+£5.00)
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5 months, 1 week
Anonymous
£ 5.00 (+£1.25)
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W5 months, 1 week
William and Jane Adelekan.
Dearest Ravi,
This is in appreciation of your recent successful Fashion Show. We are always here for you.
Love you loads,
Dana and GrandPa£ 100.00 (+£25.00)
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5 months, 2 weeks
Anonymous
£ 20.00
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M5 months, 2 weeks
Matt
Amazing show Alfie and team. Sending so much positive energy to you all. ❤️
£ 50.00 (+£12.50)
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5 months, 2 weeks
Anonymous
£ 50.00
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5 months, 2 weeks
Anonymous
£ 30.00 (+£7.50)
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H5 months, 2 weeks
Helen Wragg
Well done Poppy and all the models, thank you Ravi and family & friends for organising the fashion show, we really enjoyed it. Love you Pops!!
£ 20.00 (+£5.00)
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M5 months, 2 weeks
Marina Bruce
This donation is to help all the children affected by this health issue. Well done to all the models in the Fashion Show including my great niece Willa Shearer! Xx
£ 10.00 (+£2.50)
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R5 months, 2 weeks
Roy Kidelo
Hello, I know you from school! We’re enjoying your live show! 👍🏾
£ 30.00 (+£7.50)
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5 months, 2 weeks
Anonymous
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5 months, 2 weeks
Anonymous
£ 20.00 (+£5.00)
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5 months, 3 weeks
Anonymous
£ 100.00
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5 months, 3 weeks
Anonymous
What an amazing and inspecting little boy. Keep up the good work xx
£ 5.00 (+£1.25)
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5 months, 3 weeks
Anonymous
£ 2,000.00 (+£500.00)
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5 months, 3 weeks
Anonymous
£ 50.00
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A5 months, 3 weeks
Anonymous
From a fellow The Tennis Podcast fan: you are “in the mix” Ravi!
$ 50.00
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5 months, 3 weeks
Anonymous
£ 100.00
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5 months, 3 weeks
Anonymous
$ 100.00
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5 months, 3 weeks
Anonymous
Heard your shout-out on The Tennis Podcast... thank you for your inspiring work and loving heart.
$ 30.00
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C5 months, 3 weeks
Conor
Great Tennis Podcast intro - and even better music video! Hope you get to realise all your dreams Ravi - you are an inspiration!
£ 20.00 (+£5.00)
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5 months, 3 weeks
Anonymous
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5 months, 3 weeks
Anonymous
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5 months, 3 weeks
Anonymous
Listened to your intro on the Tennis Podcast, what a brilliant young man and family. Wishing all your biggest dreams come true.
£ 10.00 (+£2.50)
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5 months, 3 weeks
Anonymous
Well Done wee man Ravi♥️🙏🏽👍🏼
€ 10.00
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5 months, 3 weeks
Anonymous
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B5 months, 3 weeks
Bill
Loved your intro to The Tennis Podcast. Best wishes on your journey from Los Angeles.
$ 50.00
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5 months, 3 weeks
Anonymous
£ 500.00 (+£125.00)
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6 months, 1 week
Anonymous
£ 20.00
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6 months, 2 weeks
Anonymous
£ 20.00 (+£5.00)
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6 months, 3 weeks
Anonymous
£ 10.00
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S7 months
Suzie Oakford
You're a Super Star Ravi! Money raised from the London to Brighton bike ride. Xxx
£ 796.14 (+£199.04)
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J7 months
Jo Halls
Ravi from when I saw you on Pride of Britain I thought you was an amazing young man . I hope other s will learn and grow in to Ravi s ! Xxxx
£ 10.00
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7 months
Anonymous
I was inspired to donate after seeing Ravi and his sister on Pride of Britain.
£ 25.00 (+£6.25)
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7 months
Anonymous
Ravi is an example to all that is good in this world.
£ 100.00 (+£25.00)
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J7 months
Jamie
Good luck Ravi! Congratulations on your Pride of Britain award. What a huge inspiration you are! 👏
£ 10.00 (+£2.50)
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7 months
Anonymous
£ 2.00
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7 months
Anonymous
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7 months
Anonymous
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7 months
Anonymous
£ 10.00 (+£2.50)
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7 months
Anonymous
£ 10.00 (+£2.50)
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7 months
Anonymous
€ 10.00
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7 months
Anonymous
£ 20.00
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7 months
Anonymous
£ 5.00 (+£1.25)
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7 months
Anonymous
$ 10.00
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S7 months
Sharmela
Such a wonderful cause. Ravi, you a such a brave and inspirational young lad.
£ 25.00 (+£6.25)
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7 months
Anonymous
£ 5.00
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7 months
Anonymous
your doing amazing
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7 months
Anonymous
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C7 months
Clare
Keep it up Ravi! You’re such an inspiration! Congratulations on your Pride of Britain award 🤩🤩
£ 10.00 (+£2.50)
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7 months
Anonymous
£ 20.00 (+£5.00)
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7 months
Anonymous
£ 5.00
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7 months
Anonymous
£ 5.00
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7 months
Anonymous
You are a legend! Go Ravi!
£ 20.00 (+£5.00)
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7 months
Anonymous
£ 5.00 (+£1.25)
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R7 months
Ruby Brookman
Saw you on TV Ravi! you were exceptional and as a fellow kid I am so proud of you - keep it up:))
£ 5.00 (+£1.25)
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I7 months
Ian morgan
Ive been on the same jouney my little friend..at Hope hospital manchester .. benign tumour removed followed by radiotherpy... seen you on the telly .... thank you Ravi keep up the good work
£ 17.00 (+£4.25)
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A7 months
Amy and Charlotte
Whole of Britan falling in love with your quirky personality on the screen tonight, well done Ravi!
£ 10.00
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7 months
Anonymous
£ 10.00 (+£2.50)
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7 months
Anonymous
£ 2.00
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7 months
Anonymous
£ 10.00
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7 months
Anonymous
£ 10.00
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7 months
Anonymous
£ 20.00 (+£5.00)
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7 months
Anonymous
Good luck all
£ 20.00 (+£5.00)
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C7 months
Caz Parris
My dear Ravi, your Grandad and Grandma told me today of your story. You are a truly inspirational young man with an amazing voice. Your story has touched my heart and I hope this donation helps with your fundraising. Good luck to you and don't ever give up on your hopes or dreams. Well done.
£ 50.00 (+£12.50)
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K7 months
Komal & family
Dear Ravi, you are an absolutely amazing young man! Keep smiling 🙂
£ 10.00 (+£2.50)
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A7 months
Ali Sauro
Dear Ravi, I have just seen you on tv. You are a very inspirational young man and very brave. Keep getting well and keep letting the public know how you are doing. Thank you
£ 20.00 (+£5.00)
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7 months
Anonymous
£ 50.00
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7 months
Anonymous
£ 10.00
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7 months
Anonymous
£ 10.00 (+£2.50)
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7 months
Anonymous
£ 10.00
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A7 months, 1 week
Angela Roy and Joanie
We have been so inspired by your story on Instagram Ravi but also by the lovely young person that you clearly are. Thankyou for sharing such important information about brain tumours too.
£ 20.00
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G7 months, 1 week
Georgina
Dear Sweet Ravi, you are identical to my gorgeous 7 year old grandson Arthur and you made my heart melt. I wish you love, there is no greater thing.
£ 5.00
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D7 months, 1 week
David Wright
Well done young man you’re an amazing young man & an inspiration. Wishing you good health for the future.
£ 10.00
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7 months, 1 week
Anonymous
Great work Ravi. You are an inspiration.
£ 10.00 (+£2.50)
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N7 months, 1 week
Nichola Clarke
You’re an inspiration Ravi, and well done on your fundraising achievements!
£ 5.00 (+£1.25)
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Z7 months, 1 week
Zoe Goode
5km swim sponsorship money… I hope this goes a little way to help you reach that big dream Ravi … Zoe x
£ 745.00 (+£186.25)
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7 months, 2 weeks
Anonymous
£ 700.00
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H7 months, 2 weeks
Harry Calthorpe
Keep up the good work, Ravi! You're a true inspiration :)
£ 920.00 (+£230.00)
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W7 months, 2 weeks
William and Jane Adelekan
In honour of Olugbenga Adelekan's Birthday.
With lots of love,
Mummy and Daddy.£ 100.00 (+£25.00)
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I7 months, 3 weeks
Irons-Hays
Happy birthday wishes for the dream to come true for Daddy (and for all)
£ 30.00 (+£7.50)
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7 months, 3 weeks
Anonymous
£ 5.00
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8 months, 2 weeks
Anonymous
£ 10.00 (+£2.50)
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