Meet The Team
Katie and Grant Jeffreys
Founders of Jack Jeffreys Superhero Trust
Parents to Jack and Tom
OUR PATRONS
Lucy and Johnnie Jackson
We are so proud and honoured to announce that Lucy and Johnnie Jackson are now patrons for Jack Jeffreys Superhero Trust.
Lucy and Johnnie have been an amazing support to us all throughout all of Jack’s treatment and of the Trust.
It all started with Johnnie (then Captain for #CAFC) visiting Jack at The Royal Marsden right back at the beginning of his treatment in 2017, along with Karl Robinson (then manager). When Jack had his day at The Valley, both Lucy and Johnnie took the time to come and see Jack after the game and gave him gifts and of course there’s ‘that photo’ which we will treasure forever. Whilst we never said anything at the time, Lucy also came to visit Jack in his last couple of weeks up at St George’s. Apart from family, Lucy was one of the last people to see him before he passed
Since we started the Trust, they have both been incredibly supportive and we just can’t thank them enough! I think Jack would be very happy to have this wonderful couple on board and we look forward to what the future may bring.
AMBASSADOR
Darren New
Being an avid CAFC supporter, Darren has followed the Trust's journey from the start and is a huge advocate for JJST.
Darren has over 25 years experience working in experiential events and is keen to bring this to the trust and assist with the experiences that JJST offer to so many children to give them the experience they deserve.
ADMIN TEAM
Rowena Wake
Clare Akehurst
Clare Akehurst
'Weenie' (Jack's Nanny) assists Grant & Katie in the running of the Trust, as well as helping to organise and run fundraising events.
Clare Akehurst
Clare Akehurst
Clare Akehurst
Clare (Jack's Auntie) assists Grant & Katie in the running of the Trust and helps with a lot of the secretarial roles, such as taking 'Jack's Town Hut Experience' bookings, contacting businesses and the local press.
COMMUNITY FUNDRAISERS
Vicky Lewin
Vicky Lewin
Vicky Lewin
Vicky helps to organise and run local events, as well as being our regular Quizmaster!
Phil Holmes
Vicky Lewin
Vicky Lewin
Phil helps to organise events in the South East London area.
He has also participated in previous Half Marathons to raise funds for the Trust.
Emma Holmes
Vicky Lewin
Melinda Edwards
Emma, married to Phil, also helps with events in the South East London area.
Both Emma and Phil also liaise with Safari Ward at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Woolwich.
Melinda Edwards
Melinda Edwards
Melinda Edwards
Melinda helps at fundraising events throughout the year, and also liaises with Jack's old school on our behalf.
Clare Rix
Melinda Edwards
Claire Read
Clare has been with us from the beginning by helping us fundraise for Jack's potential treatment, and has continued to support us thereafter.
Claire Read
Melinda Edwards
Claire Read
Claire has been at the forefront of the trust from the start, organising fundraising events and helping at others.
At present, Claire is taking a bit of time for herself and her family, but is still very much part of our team.
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