"The Athletes 4 Schools Scheme is a brilliant way to engage young people in the 2012 London Olympics and to inspire them through the values of sport."
Patron of the Wells Sports Foundation, Jessica Ennis
"The children loved it and Lizzie was fantastic. She was friendly, approachable and very professional."
Liz Broughton, Mellor Community Primary School, Loughborough, visited by Lizzie Simmonds
"A really well organised visit and a warm feeling at the school. Working with the primary school children was particularly rewarding."
Anne Bochmann on her visit to Titus Salt School, Shipley
"I'm so delighted to see what a fantastic job Barrie is doing at so many different levels ... elite funding, Athletes 4 Schools and now Box 4 Kids, which are all coming to highly successful fruitions."
Sue Campbell, Chairman of UK Sport
"Elliot was a fanatical supporter of the Mighty Reds and described his night in the Box 4 Kids as the 'best night of his life'"
Jackie Wild – Mother of Elliot who attended Box 4 Kids
"Barrie has got quite a pedigree of athletes under his wing now and what he’s doing through the Foundation is great for the next generation."
Dai Greene, World Champion & WSF Athlete
“Michael Rimmer's visit provided a foundation for pupils to realise their true potential. It has helped to inspire them to strive to be the best they can."
Gavin Taylor, Saint Francis Xaviers College, Liverpool, visited by Michael Rimmer
"The Athletes 4 Schools Scheme is a brilliant way to engage young people in the 2012 London Olympics and to inspire them through the values of sport."
Patron of the Wells Sports Foundation, Jessica Ennis
"It's not just sponsoring athletes, we have to give back time to put into our local communities which I think is such a great concept."
Jenny Meadows on Barrie & WSF