Dover Castle Lodge Paralympian hopeful donation and memorial Donation

Write up from WBro Tony Watkins:

A presentation at a white table evening held on the 15th May 2026 by Dover Castle Lodge No 7202 was made to Miss Ella Briant, a 15-year-old schoolgirl who suffers from Albinism, is registered blind and has life limiting conditions. Ella, through her own ambition and her mother’s dedication, has undertaken a remarkable journey to become a Paralympian in the tandem cycling team for the 2028 Olympics.

This requires acceptance to the British Cycling Association and she is well supported by many famous Paralympians in her endeavours. She has a total commitment to training and this requires travelling countrywide in the qualification phase of team selection.

The Worshipful Master W.Bro. Ian Swallow on behalf of Dover Castle Lodge, and the sister Lodges/Chapters/CEKMC presented Ella and her mother Zoe with cheques totalling £2800.00 which will be used in the provision of training equipment and ancillary services.

In accepting the donation both Zoe and Ella gave a very interesting response to not only her condition, but to the long and arduous requirements of selection for Team GB.

On the same evening W.Bro. Fred Ross, Lodge of Harmony 133 Faversham, provided to the assembled audience a very interesting talk on ‘Hill 112 Normandy’ which was a pivotal battle allowing Allied forces to progress following the D Day Landings on the 6th June 1944. The Worshipful Master in thanking W.Bro. Fred, presented a cheque to assist in the maintenance of ‘The Hill 112 Memorial Foundation’

Photos showing – Worshipful Master Ina with Worshipful Brother Fred. Worshipful Master. Ian and Chantalle Swallow, Zoe & Ella Briant, Worshipful Brother. Tony and Alison Watkins.