Foundation CEO attends Ministry of Defence ceremony to pick up gold award
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How to support the Foundation of Light this Christmas
Foundation of Light are supporting the Sunderland community this Christmas through the ‘Wear One for Everyone’ campaign, partnering with other charities – Love Amelia and Sunderland Foodbank – to amplify their campaigns.
Here’s some of the ways you can get involved to help Sunderland AFC’s official charity make a difference to your community:
Wear One for Everyone Donation Point
The Beacon of Light will serve as a drop off point for donations of some of the most-needed items for struggling families over the Christmas period.
Essential items include warm winter clothing, toiletries, and children’s toys and books to serve as Christmas gifts.
The Beacon will continue to serve as a collection point for Sunderland Foodbank, with non-perishable food items also in demand.
Love Amelia Toy Appeal
As part of the Wear One for Everyone, the Foundation is also supporting Love Amelia’s Toy Appeal campaign.
Love Amelia have a Gift Tag Tree in the reception area at the Beacon of Light. To get involved, simply take a tag from the tree and buy a gift for the recipient of the tag.
This will support children from less fortunate families to still receive gifts this Christmas.
Donate on SAFC Store Purchases
Buying Christmas gifts for the SAFC fans in your life? You can now make a small digital donation when completing any card purchase in the official club store.
12 Days of Christmas Prize Draws
Foundation of Light is bringing supporters a chance to win unique SAFC memorabilia and experiences through making a small donation.
Our Crowdfunder prize draws allow supporters to buy entries via donations to SAFC’s official charity, with prizes including a pair of goalkeeper gloves signed by Anthony Patterson and a matchday mascot place.
Full list of prize draws: Click Here
Text to Donate
Another way to support the Foundation of Light this Christmas is to simply donate via text message.
Text FOLFIVE to 70085 to donate £5
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