What a fantastic achievement by the St Joseph players in reaching a Wembley final. Everyone at Sunderland AFC is hugely proud of them for representing the club and we wish them the very best of luck as they take on Bristol Rovers. “It would be great to see the Sunderland end of Wembley full for their game, so hopefully as many fans as possible can get to the stadium early and show their support.
Jack RossThe youngsters booked their place at the national stadium after overcoming 12 North East schools in the Sunderland AFC Club Heat, before winning the Regional Finals. In the build up to Sunday, the St Joseph's were invited to be mascots for Sunderland AFC Ladies' game against Guiseley Vixens, with Arsenal and England star Beth Mead among those sending messages of support. Helen Edwards, Foundation of Light's, Primary Stars Events Coordinator, added: "We're very proud of the girls who have played extremely well throughout the tournament and deserve their place at Wembley. "They can't wait to walk out at the Home of English Football in the famous red and white stripes and having thousands of Sunderland supporters roaring them on during the final will make the day extra special for them."
A group of students from the Foundation of Light’s scholarship and study programmes were given a unique opportunity to visit Japan thanks to funding from the Great Britain Sasakawa Foundation.
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.
Foundation of Light, Sunderland AFC’s official charity, is thrilled to announce defender Aji Alese as official PFA Player Ambassador.