SAFC celebrates Foundation of Light with Europa shirt tribute
Sunderland AFC will proudly display the Foundation of Light logo on the back of players' shirts when the Black Cats face Dinamo Zagreb at the Stadium of Light on Thursday 5 November.
Foundation team takes on Stadium Sleepout to tackle homelessness
Four Foundation of Light colleagues are swapping their beds for sleeping bags as they prepare to spend a night at the Stadium of Light to raise vital funds and awareness of homelessness across the North East.
The annual Sunderland CEO Sleepout on Thursday 12 November, brings together business leaders and members of the local community for a night sleeping out at the Stadium of Light, raising funds for charities tackling homelessness and poverty.
The Foundation of Light, the official charity of Sunderland AFC, is among the local organisations set to benefit from this year's fundraising.
As the Foundation celebrates its 25th anniversary, the event provides another opportunity to highlight its commitment to supporting people across Sunderland and the wider North East.
Through its programmes, the Foundation helps people overcome challenges including unemployment, financial hardship, social isolation and poor mental health, creating opportunities for brighter futures.
Jamie Wright, Chief Operating Officer; Ciaron Brunning, Chief Financial Officer; Ben Mushen, Head of Innovation; and Jemma Dowson, Beacon Manager, will represent the Foundation.
Jamie Wright said: "We're proud to be taking part in CEO Sleepout and supporting an issue that affects so many people across our region.
"Homelessness rarely exists in isolation, and through our work we see how challenges such as unemployment, poor mental health and financial hardship can impact people's lives.
"By coming together with other businesses and organisations, we hope to raise awareness, generate vital funds and make a positive difference to those who need it most."
With rough sleeping in the North East rising by 238% over the past five years, the need for support has never been greater.
CEO Sleepout aims to raise £1 million nationally this year, supporting frontline charities working to tackle homelessness and poverty.
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Jamie, Ciaron, Ben and Jemma are calling on colleagues, supporters and the wider community to get behind their fundraising efforts.
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