Black Cats duo support EFL Week of Action with community visit
Foundation of Light PFA Player Ambassador, Aji Alese, and teammate Jenson Seelt marked EFL Week of Action with a visit to the Beacon of Light.
Round-up: May 2024 at the Foundation of Light
From confirming an internationally acclaimed act for the Gala Awards Dinner to another successful week of holiday course delivery, here’s what happened around the Foundation of Light in May.
The Overtones to perform at Beacon
Chart-topping vocal harmony group – The Overtones – will headline the Foundation of Light Gala Awards Dinner this November.
Set to be held on Thursday 28th November at the Beacon of Light, the evening celebrates the achievements and inspiring stories of those who have taken part in the Foundation’s life-changing programmes while raising funds to ensure that work can continue.
Mental Health Awareness Week
Mental Health Awareness Week took place in May and the Foundation used the opportunity to spread important messages and highlight some of our programmes tackling poor mental health.
As part of the awareness week, SAFC stars took part in a Jenga Challenge to highlight the messages of not letting your problems build up without opening up and sharing them with those around you.
Holiday Courses a hit once again
It was another successful half-term of holiday course delivery at the end of May, with children throughout the region keeping active and learning skills during their time off school.
Foundation of Light has now launched the Summer 2024 programme for the six-week break, including a range of activity from football to engineering.
Learners take on Harrison Challenge
After weeks of working on their innovations, the Harrison Challenge got into full flow with Foundation of Light Study Programme learners delivering their final presentations.
For the challenge, students were tasked with pitching an idea to improve a piece of technology that they may use day-to-day.
The Foundation of Light group presented their initial ideas to a staff panel at the Beacon of Light, with the finalists then going to True Potential to deliver their presentation to some North East business leaders.
The perfect Father’s Day gift
With Father’s Day fast approaching, Foundation of Light have teamed up with A Love Supreme to give Sunderland AFC fans the chance to grab a signed copy of Sir Bob Murray’s acclaimed autobiography.
The first 100 people to make a purchase of I’d Do It All Again ahead of Father’s Day will receive a copy signed by the ex-Sunderland AFC chairman himself. 100% of proceeds from sales of the autobiography support the Foundation of Light.
Elsewhere in May:
We put the spotlight on our Wildcats programme, with messages from participants and coaches on how the sessions help develop a love of the game for girls aged 5-11.
Foundation of Light supported Expo Sunderland’s ‘Come Outside’ event with Skills Officer Dan Coyne delivery a cooking on a budget masterclass and Health and Wellbeing Manager Jade Gilbertson hosting a mental health workshop.
Sunderland AFC stars helped deliver messages on the importance of drinking enough water and avoiding water wastage by taking part in a Water Refill Challenge.
The Beacon of Light’s new café, Yard Nine, completed its second month of operation with all proceeds supporting the Foundation of Light.
Aji Alese named Foundation of Light's official PFA Player Ambassador
Foundation of Light, Sunderland AFC’s official charity, is thrilled to announce defender Aji Alese as official PFA Player Ambassador.
EFL Week of Action kicks off with report revealing community impact of clubs and partner charities
Foundation of Light and Sunderland AFC are working together to support EFL Week of Action as a new report has been released revealing the scale of community impact made by EFL clubs and charities.