Historic Derby saw North East unite for purpose beyond football
While the Black Cats faced the Magpies for the first time in eight years in league competition, the official charities of the North East rivals united behind a greater cause.
Win SAFC tickets and support Foundation of Light with Linthorpe Beds!
Mattresses365 are giving Sunderland AFC supporters the chance to win Premier League match tickets while fundraising for Foundation of Light.
The independent mattress retailer has struck a partnership with Sunderland AFC, and to celebrate, they want to give a family the chance to attend the Black Cats’ home fixture against Brentford with five tickets up for grabs.
The competition is being run via JustGiving where supporters can enter the prize draw for just £1.
Every additional £1 donated will add another entry, so a £5 donation would give you five entries into the draw.
Funds raised from all entries will support Foundation of Light in their delivery of the Wear One campaign.
The Foundation of Light uses the power of football to involve, educate and inspire thousands of people across the North East, tackling some of the region’s biggest challenges.
Former Sunderland AFC man Rees Greenwood chats to Foundation of Light scholars
Rees Greenwood sat down with Foundation of Light scholars as the former Sunderland AFC man took part in the second instalment of the ‘Changing Room Chat’ series.
Sonny’s derby-day surprise
Nine-year-old Sunderland super fan Sonny Nunn received a big surprise during a school assembly this week, and it’s one he’s still struggling to believe.