Aji Alese joins young Sunderland AFC fans for Halloween baking session

Sunderland AFC defender Aji Alese visited the Beacon of Light to take part in a cooking session with the winners of our ‘Heart on your Sleeve’ Crowdfunder prize draw.

As part of the fundraising for our Heart on your Sleeve campaign, Foundation of Light launched several Crowdfunders, donors to which would enter the draw for some ‘money can’t buy’ SAFC prizes.

Alese was joined by the four competition winners, aged between six and 12, in our Ministry of Food kitchen to make some Halloween themed bakes.

The young Sunderland supporters were delighted to meet the SAFC star who interacted with each of the attendees and stopped to take photos after the session.

Foundation of Light’s ‘Heart on your Sleeve’ campaign is an opportunity to bring Sunderland AFC supporters together to help and inspire one another. 

North East football fans are notorious for their passion and SAFC’s official charity hopes to channel that energy to help make a difference to lives across Wearside. 

Recent studies have shown that health inequalities in the UK are getting worse, with the gap between the North East and the South of England worsening.

People in communities across our region are living shorter lives; spending most of them in poor health.

Foundation of Light works with up to 20,000 young people and families every year and aim to tackle these issues, encouraging parents and grandparents to stay both physically and mentally active to inspire the next generation to do the same. 

Through various initiatives and programmes and links with Sunderland AFC, the Foundation gives families the opportunity to access sports and fitness sessions, mental health resources and experience the facilities at the Beacon of Light community hub. 

Keep an eye on our online channels for more ways to donate or get involved with Heart on your Sleeve.