The Ian Williams Foundation

Safeguarding the Heart of Sport

[The Ian Williams Foundation @TheIWFoundation]

On this date 28 years ago Ian was born.
On this day 41 weeks ago he died.
He didn’t make it to 28 and yet he packed a whole lot of life & rugby into his all too brief time on this planet.
Help us make a difference & share his story.

[Rugby Journal @JournalRugby]

In February this year, Ian Williams, the @DoncasterKnight prop, collapsed on the training paddock and died shortly after. Today he would have been 28. This is the full story of what happened 👉 https://t.co/nLhrgEzX5L

[The Ian Williams Foundation @TheIWFoundation]

(1 of 2) You’ve not heard from us for a while on any social media, but we promise it’s for good reason!! Since the 2nd Annual Ian Williams Memorial Match in June (highlights of which will be shared soon) we’ve been… https://t.co/MGPYGC6TfE

[The Ian Williams Foundation @TheIWFoundation]

@StortfordIndie @BSRUGBY @HairyHandlebars @MovemberUK @rugbyworldcup We’re so proud of them - the 10% coming our way is huge for us and the support the boys have given from the beginning invaluable. Ian would be so impressed! We aim to protect athletes and these two nutters can definitely be called that at this point!! 💙

[The Ian Williams Foundation @TheIWFoundation]

@EnglandRugby @rugbyworldcup We’re very grateful for @HairyHandlebars crazy journey and including us in their fundraising... @williams_im would be so proud 💙

[The Ian Williams Foundation @TheIWFoundation]

@kearnanmyall Ian would have been so impressed & would be so thrilled that someone with such an attitude was heading in to Dark Blue territory - can only make them stronger!!!

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@HairyHandlebars @Radleys And us 👀👀🙄😲🤣

[The Ian Williams Foundation @TheIWFoundation]

T-4 days until the big game... @SwanseaUniRFC vs @OURFCblues Alumni... squads are prepping and looking to do battle - who’ll come out on top?!! Come down and support us to find out!!

[The Ian Williams Foundation @TheIWFoundation]

Following the Inaugural Ian 'BGI' Williams match in 2018, which saw them succumb to a 30-man-strong Dark Blue side, Swansea return to Iffley Road this year with a renewed vigour, larger squad and voracious desire to… https://t.co/ImZKCHdD0d

[The Ian Williams Foundation @TheIWFoundation]

Following the Inaugural Ian 'BGI' Williams match in 2018, which saw them succumb to a 30-man-strong Dark Blue side, Swansea return to Iffley Road this year with a renewed vigour, larger squad and voracious desire to… https://t.co/IC55xygZoI

[The Ian Williams Foundation @TheIWFoundation]

With time marching on as it inevitably does it is apparent that there is a spectrum of reality for all those who were connected to @williams_im - some can move on more readily, others are… https://t.co/2bTks4S1dJ

[The Ian Williams Foundation @TheIWFoundation]

Think these guys might be the nuttiest... @williams_im would love it!

[Harlequins 🃏 @Harlequins]

🚲 The @hairyhandlebars are back for challenge number 3⃣

🦛 Next up it's a rugby edition of Hungry Hippos... who will win?

📲 Find out more about the Hairy Handlebars by going to: https://t.co/PspGQ0uDly #COYQ

[The Ian Williams Foundation @TheIWFoundation]

Another person taking on a mammoth task and remembering ian in the process... very grateful for all of these incredible fundraisers!

[Fern Davies @FBDavies]

I will be taking on Ironman Wales 2019 to contribute to a lasting legacy for Ian and to raise money to ‘Safeguard the Heart of Sport’ by promoting cardiac screening in the young through @TheIWFoundation...

[The Ian Williams Foundation @TheIWFoundation]

Extraordinary moment this evening when @williams_im was included in this incredibly special and powerful moment on @bbcsport #SPOTY

It doesn’t really make it easier but he would have… https://t.co/HzMKyrWtCL

[The Ian Williams Foundation @TheIWFoundation]

Extraordinary moment remembering @williams_im amongst some incredible men and women of sport. I think he would feel honoured and privileged to have been included 💙
Thank you so much @BBCSport #2:04

[BBC Sport @BBCSport]

That was beautiful, @FreyaRidings.

Watch #SPOTY LIVE on @BBCOne and here: https://t.co/lGCzvNVl4g

[The Ian Williams Foundation @TheIWFoundation]

@bleddyn_rees @theiw @ECHAlliance @JiffyRugby @TheIWFoundation ... needs that last word on the handle 😉🤣

[The Ian Williams Foundation @TheIWFoundation]

Finishing out this giant week of @williams_im related events with an incredible evening of fun, new friends, food & some pretty f***ing fantastic music...
Our pals @HairyHandlebars are… https://t.co/IXdTWXDZGa

[The Ian Williams Foundation @TheIWFoundation]

Quick chat with Howie @BBCSheffield this evening about our plans for @TheIWFoundation ... So great to have support locally to where @williams_im was playing when we lost him @DoncasterKnight ❤️ Thanks Howie!

[The Ian Williams Foundation @TheIWFoundation]

@mammagan @JiffyRugby @samwarburton_ @Nigelrefowens @owseds9 @WelshRugbyUnion @WelshHearts That’s our plan!! More of his story here https://t.co/JwOEGITWqe

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@BBCSport @BBCSportWales

[The Ian Williams Foundation @TheIWFoundation]

Big week this week with ⁦⁦@williams_im⁩ bday and Varsity today... OURFC commemorating his contributions to annihilating the Tabs in his time 🙌
Varsity matches: Oxford University to honour legacy of former prop Ian Williams https://t.co/492OvwPSe3

[The Ian Williams Foundation @TheIWFoundation]

OURFC remember Dark Blue no.1188 as they warm up in preparation to shoe the tabs.
Bleeding dark blue together. @williams_im would be honoured.
So are we.

[The Varsity Matches @VarsityMatches]

The @OURFCblues players are wearing special t-shirts in memory of former Dark Blue prop Ian Williams who sadly passed away in February this year. A foundation has now been setup in his name. Find out more at @TheIWFoundation #varsitymatch

[The Ian Williams Foundation @TheIWFoundation]

A big week this week with not only @williams_im birthday but also the annual Varsity match. His time at university afforded him the opportunity to be one of only two men to have played… https://t.co/Alv1dQ65S9