Fast and Furious: Sparkle Ambassador Gus takes the lead
Sparkle Ambassador, Gus Burton, proudly displaying his Sparkle Foundation logo on his suit, celebrates his second win of the season in British GT4 at Donington Park last week.
Now that Gus has just finished sixth form, he will be training hard to prepare for the next competition on the GP circuit of Spa Francorchamps on 25th July. With the UK on Belgium’s Covid red list, the administration and numerous PCR tests might present the biggest challenge!
Since becoming a Sparkle Ambassador, Gus has continued to shine and sparkle in all of his races and appearances. To keep up with his upcoming races, you can follow him on social media’s here.
We are incredibly proud to partner with Haileybury, an independent school in Hertford, United Kingdom, whose students consistently demonstrate a strong commitment to service, leadership and global citizenship. Through initiatives such as the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award, students have supported The Sparkle Foundation by organising creative fundraising events that make a tangible difference to the communities we serve in Malawi. One such student is Eva Kinsey, who was part of the team that organised a community quiz night in support of our Medical Outreach Programme. Eva kindly wrote the reflection below, capturing the experience from a student's perspective. We are delighted to share her account of the evening and the impact that was made.
The Sparkle Foundation Podcast is where we shine a light on the extraordinary people behind our mission: volunteers, changemakers, and champions who show up, roll up their sleeves, and prove that one person really can make a difference. Each episode is an honest, unscripted conversation about what drives people to give back, and what happens when they do. Hosted by Sarah Brook , Founder and CEO of the The Sparkle Foundation. Meet Our Guests Sam McCone is Managing Partner at McCone Properties, with over 30 years in Dubai and 13 years helping investors make better property decisions in one of the world's most competitive real estate markets. Candice McCone is a Trauma Release Practitioner and Human Garage Fascia Maneuver Coach, dedicated to helping people navigate and release trauma from the body. Together, they are two of The Sparkle Foundation's most committed supporters, bringing not just financial backing, but genuine presence, personal challenge, and a whole company along with them.
In the village of Sakata, in Zomba District, Malawi, sixteen women are bent over sewing machines, measuring, cutting, threading, and stitching. What they are creating is more than clothing. They are building futures. This is The Sparkle Foundation's tailoring skills training programme, one of the first initiatives to launch under Spark to Success, a powerful two year partnership with NAMA Women Advancement , a UAE-based organisation dedicated to advancing women's economic participation and building resilient communities worldwide.
