Sunderland AFC stars tested themselves against the Foundation of Light’s Buzz Challenge, raising awareness for our 'Heart on your Sleeve' campaign.
Among the Black Cats taking on the challenge were Luke O’Nien, Trai Hume, Dan Neil, and Alex Pritchard as they aimed to navigate a Heart on your Sleeve themed electric maze.
Heart on your Sleeve is a campaign aiming 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.
You can find out more about how to get involved in Heart on your Sleeve or donate at the following link - foundationoflight.co.uk/get-involved/heart-on-your-sleeve/
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The ’We Are Role Models’ campaign shines a light on the Foundation’s ongoing work across Sunderland, South Tyneside and County Durham, supporting boys and young men through sport, education and mentoring.
In our latest piece we catch up with Claire Bovill and Julie McCann about their volunteering experiences.
Azeem Iftikah came to the Foundation of Light to help settle in the UK after arriving as a refugee, but he is now an integral part of the Wear Together sessions at The Venue in Stanley.