Wear 25: Hospitality student Tolu's journey to first qualification and confident presenter
Hospitality student Tolu has made remarkable progress with the Foundation of Light’s Study Programme so far, earning her a Wear 25 Award.
More chances to win memorabilia ahead of Foundation of Light Matchday
Sunderland AFC supporters have the chance to win one off experiences and memorabilia as part of Foundation of Light’s Matchday campaign.
The Black Cats’ game against Millwall on 29 March will be dedicated to Sunderland AFC’s official charity with activities encouraging supporters to take part in their Wear One Campaign.
The latest prize draws include a matchday mascot place for a child between six and 12 years and the chance to take penalty in front of the Stadium of Light crowd at half time.
There’s also a range of signed memorabilia up for grabs including a match-prepared Wales shirt for Black Cats centre-back Chris Mepham, matchworn Aji Alese boots, and a match-prepared Jobe Bellingham shirt.
Supporters can enter via Crowdfunder where they can buy entries to each draw through a donation to the Foundation of Light, starting with either £2 or £5 for one draw entry.
Bigger donations will give you more entries and a greater chance of winning the random draw, but it only takes one name in the hat to give yourself an opportunity.
All proceeds raised will support Sunderland AFC’s official charity, Foundation of Light, and their Wear One campaign.
The fundraising initiative hopes to rally the community, in response to the ongoing challenges faced by many; it aims to unite the city and give a hand up to those in need, to help them live better lives.
HOW YOUR MONEY CAN HELP
- £3 would give someone access to our healthy lifestyle fitness programme
- £5 would teach a person how to cook healthy meals on a budget
- £10 would pay for an older couple to attend activities to improve physical and mental wellbeing
- £20 would teach a family how to cook healthy meals on a budget
Match-Prepared Chris Mepham Wales Shirt
Chris Mepham's match-prepared shirt for Wales' Nations League match against Iceland, signed by the man himself.
Matchday Mascot Place
Walk out with the players when Sunderland AFC take on Millwall at the Stadium of Light on 29 March.
Take a Penalty at the Stadium of Light
Your chance to score at the Stadium of Light! Take a penalty against Samson during half time of SAFC's game against Millwall on 29 March.
Jobe Bellingham Signed Shirt
This match-prepared SAFC home shirt has been signed by the Black Cats' young superstar, Jobe!
Signed Aji Alese Boots
Our PFA Player Ambassador and Sunderland AFC left-back, Aji Alese, has signed this pair of matchworn boots, with prize draw entry starting at just £2!
From Get Girls Playing to Fixtures Breakfast: June 2026 Round-up
June was another action-packed month for Foundation of Light, as we celebrated female sport and started preparations for the 2026/27 season.
Foundation of Light celebrates Get Girls Playing Month by inspiring girls through football and sport
The month formed part of the Together Through Sport campaign with the aim of inspiring more girls to get active and enjoy the benefits of sport.