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EVENTS THAT HAVE BEEN RAISING MONEY FOR THE FOUNDATION
Tributes continue to be paid to talented sportsman, musician, and former Arnewood School pupil Cian Everett after his unexpected death at the age of just 21, in January.
Since his funeral, which over 300 fellow students, friends, and family attended, many diverse activities have been carried out in memory of Cian.
Karting at Eastleigh
As 2025 draws to a close the Cian Everett Young Person’s Development Foundation held it’s final fundraiser event at the Teamsport Karting track in Eastleigh.
The two-race event was organised by Cian’s cousin Joe Greenhalgh and was attended by Karters from across England as well as family, ex-coworkers, and friends. Some70 people raced in the two events that were held in the afternoon and evening. With a similar number attending in support.
The 90-minute afternoon race and 120-minute evening races were competitive and were followed by a raffle.
The event raised an astounding £4,751.00 for Cian’s Foundation. The races brought together an eclectic group of people who had an exhilarating and fun filled evening.
Our greatest thanks go to the Teamsport team who gave up their free time to open the Eastleigh go-karting track and marshal the track.
Graduation day
The 30 July 2025 was Cian’s graduation day at Reading University.
In an emotionally charged day Cian was awarded a Bachelor of Arts degree in Politics and International Relations.
As well as being a very proud and emotional day for Cian’s parents and sister, tales were told of Cian’s exploits as a student by his professors.
RNLI boat naming celebration
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Credit: RNLI
On 12 July 2025 Cian was celebrated by his family in Poole when they attended a Launch a Memory celebration for the Exmouth’s 13-03 R and J Welburn lifeboat, which was donated by his other aunty Julie, who resides in Exmouth.
The 13-03 R and J Welburn Shannon class lifeboat returned to Exmouth on the 15 July the celebrations were delayed due to it having to attend a ‘shout’ whilst on route.
Rowing club names state-of-the-art double scull boat in honour of Cian
Christchurch Rowing Club gave Cian their highest honour by naming their newest state-of-the-art double scull after him.
The boat was launched with the traditional bottle of champagne, following a ceremony at the river’s edge, with current members of the Junior squad Martha Gunningham and Hatti Stevens taking the ‘Cian Everett’ out on the water for the first time.
They were watched by his family, club members and Cian’s coaches John Dodsworth and Steve Aldridge who all recollected many happy hours watching him row at events all over the south coast and on the Thames.
His parents donated a trophy to the club, which will be presented annually to a member of the Junior team who shows Commitment and Contribution to their teammates and the club.
The trophy was received by Louise Clayton, Club Captain.
Skydiving
On 28 June 2025 Cian’s mum, Gilly, completed a skydive in Cian’s name, at the GoSkydive facility in Salisbury.
Cian was given the skydive by his sister Laura as a Christmas present.
Whilst it was an emotional day, Gilly took it in her stride and even admitted to enjoying most of it.
Garden Party
Cian’s aunty Julie held a garden party in memory of Cian on 21 June 2025.
The party was a gathering of friends, family and neighbours and raised an amazing £700.00 for Cian’s Foundation.
Many cakes were sold (Cian was a big fan of cake) and many cups of tea were drunk
Sponge The Teacher
Students at Cian’s old school, Arnewood, raised money for Cian’s Foundation by bringing back the Sponge the Teacher stall at their school fete 09 May 2025.
Following the event Cian’s mum Gilly returned to the school to meet and thank some of the students, and of course the teachers!
She was presented with some photographs of Cian on the drums with his band at one of Arnewood’s many music concerts that that they played at.
Reading Music Scene
Reading music scene started things off, with Frank Lloyd Wleft and His Orchestra name-checking Cian at Cian’s favourite night club The Purple Turtle.
This was quickly followed by Reading University’s Music Society where Cian was both drummer and percussionist.
The percussion group re-formed for the evening to play a piece personally dedicated to Cian’s memory, by music Director Dae Hyun-Lee, titled ‘A Little Prayer’ by Evelyn Glennie.
This took place at the university’s Great Hall, as part of their ‘Classic’ event, with many Alumni making the trip back to Reading especially.
Rounders Society
Bath Spa University Rounders Society held an event where some 60 supporters competed to raise funds for the Foundation set up by his family.
The weather held out and much fun was had, thanks to some exceptional organising by Cian’s former girlfriend of 5 ½ years Ellie Grainger.
Volleyball
Reading University’s Volleyball Club held a charity match to remember their President.
With more than 40 players taking part, including a near-complete Alumni squad that was tracked down by the club’s Vice President Molly Redgrave.
A large group of spectators were entertained by a series of high-quality, high-energy matches, whilst working their way through a mountain of donated cakes and biscuits.
