Scores of schoolchildren at St. Mary's RC Primary School have been celebrating Red and White Day ahead of Foundation of Light Matchday on Good Friday.
The pupils were treated to a purr-fect day after a surprise visit from a very special guest.
Greeted to a hero’s welcome, SAFC mascot Samson the Cat, attended the Sunderland-based school with a spring in his step, exchanging high fives and fist bumps with pupils, before demonstrating his impressive dance moves.
‘Ha’way the Lads’ echoed around the classroom as children were unable to contain their excitement, with each individual being presented with red and white scarves.
Samson also posed for photos with children and teachers alike, before supporting the Foundation’s Small Change, Big Difference campaign – a campaign which will take centre stage when Hull City visit the Stadium of Light on Good Friday.
Wear Red and White Day – we’re encouraging everyone to celebrate the work of the Foundation by flying the red and white flag at their workplace, school or wherever they are and making a donation to the Foundation via www.justgiving.com/safc
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.