Win mascot place at Stadium of Light

Win mascot place at Stadium of Light

Supporters have the chance to win a mascot place at Sunderland AFC’s next home game as part of Foundation of Light’s dedicated matchday. 

The club’s official charity is giving one lucky fan the opportunity to run out with the Lads as part of their showcase game when Hull City visit Wearside on Good Friday (KO 5.30pm). Enter here > 

During the matchday the Foundation are raising vital funds to support their Small Change Big Difference campaign, to support families, who are increasingly feeling the impact of the cost-of-living crisis and rising energy costs.  

Recent studies have shown that the North East has the highest rate of child poverty anywhere in the UK.   

In Sunderland in particular, nearly 40% of the city’s population live in relative poverty – one of the highest rates in Europe.
 
Coupled with increasing food costs, further strain is put on families and the Foundation want to continue to help tackle those statistics.  
  
One way supporters can help the cause is by entering the prize draw to win a mascot place when the Black Cats host the Tigers, you can enter the prize draw here.  

The lucky winner will be chosen and notified after 12 noon on Friday 31 March. Terms and conditions apply.  

How supporters can get involved:    
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   

Text FOLFIVE to 70085 to make a £5 donation or text FOLTEN to donate £10  

Become a Friend of the Foundation and join our membership scheme with exclusive benefits. Sign up > 

 

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