Sunderland AFC stars visit to kick off Region of Sport
The Region of Sport is a collaboration between the North East’s top five sports foundations to get more young people moving and participating in sport.
 
            “I think projects like these are great because socialising and activities are very important, especially as you get older. I would encourage people to support the Give a Quid campaign so more" people can enjoy projects like these.”“The Hub has given me new friends and I love the exercise and activities we do in the sports hall. The first ‘Give a Quid’ campaign, launched in March 2019, raised just over £30,000 to support the charity’s work across the North East to improve people’s mental health. The campaign’s success helped fund the recently-opened Mental Health Matchday Hub, an informal drop in centre accessible to home and away fans at the Beacon of Light, coordinated by the SAFC Supporters Branch Liaison Council, with support from Washington Mind. Additionally, Foundation of Light launched the ‘Get Set to Go!’ mental health project in October and earlier this year a Veterans Mental Health Complex Treatment Service in partnership with the NHS opening at the Beacon of Light. How to get involved A fundraising pack is available on the Foundation of Light website for businesses or community organisations who want to get involved. Businesses who support the campaign can receive visits from the Black Cats’ mascots Samson and Delilah, and Foundation of Light social media team to help with fundraising and raise awareness of this life-changing work. There are lots of ways you can get involved. Why not organise a red and white day at work? Or get out of the office at lunch time and enjoy a ‘wellbeing walk’. Or maybe get together to chat over lunch with friends and colleagues. Donations to the Give a Quid campaign can be made in person at the Beacon of Light, or online via Foundationoflight.co.uk/giveaquid Join the conversation on social media using #FoLGiveaQuid:
The Region of Sport is a collaboration between the North East’s top five sports foundations to get more young people moving and participating in sport.
A Foundation of Light XI took on Northumbria Police FC in a match for men's mental health at Downhill Football Hub.
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