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Commonwealth Games hopeful, Gemma Dawkins has been awarded the inaugural Airtel-Vodafone Power Up Grant worth £500.
Jersey Spartans track athlete Gemma, who is going for gold representing Jersey in the 800 metres at the up-coming Island Games in Gotland, said: ‘I am totally focussed on representing Jersey at the Commonwealth Games in 2018, the cost of which is significant, therefore I’m very grateful to Airtel-Vodafone for recognising and supporting my ambition.’
Peter Zunino, head of sales and marketing at Airtel-Vodafone said: ‘Despite receiving a number of worthy applicants, I was so impressed by Gemma’s single minded approach and eloquent application. Her ambition shines through and I have no doubt she will make Jersey proud not only at the Island Games but also the Commonwealth Games. Airtel-Vodafone is delighted to be supporting such local sporting talent on both the national and international stage.’
Hugh Raymond, Chair of the Jersey Sports Council said: ‘'It gives me great pleasure on behalf of the Jersey Sports Council to be part of an organisation that merits those deserving of support. We are very pleased and grateful to Airtel-Vodafone one of our new sponsors in providing a bursary to Gemma Dawkins who will not only be representing Jersey in the up coming Island Games but hopefully in the Commonwealth Games next Year.'
