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POMPEY Fans Are Starting To Make A Future Difference To Street Kids In The Philippines.
07 Jun 2010
Following an appeal on local radio stations, more than 100 pairs of football boots have so far been donated.
The aim is to collect 1,200 pairs of football boots at Fratton Park by mid-August so the footwear can be shipped over in readiness for the first-ever Philippine Street Children’s Invitational Cup in Manila for 1,200 homeless children.
Football players - young and old - in Hampshire have so far responded “brilliantly” to the appeal by the Faith and Football charity.
The Christian organisation, headed up by former Pompey pro Mick Mellows and supported by the club’s Linvoy Primus, runs local community and education programmes as well as helping vulnerable children overseas.
Donors can drop off surplus football boots in a specially-assigned blue wheelie bin by the Pompey Megastore and provided by TJ, the club’s waste removal and recycling partner.
Mick said: “The response within four weeks of launch has been brilliant, with 100 pairs of football boots dropped in so far, including from Pompey players, and pledges of lots more. Please keep bringing in your donations.”
John Gosling, a director at Fareham-based TJ Waste & Recycling, said: “It would be great if youngsters hearing or reading this could dig out old football boots they’ve grown out – or perhaps buy a pair to hand over.
“It is especially satisfying to know that these donations will ensure that street kids in Manila have a chance to shine on the pitch, giving them pride and confidence.”
Soccer strips kits have also been donated, which are earmarked for Faith & Football pathers in Uganda.
Faith and Football, launched by Mick and Linvoy in 2002, is working with The Philippine Community Fund, a Christian, UK-registered charity based in the Philippines.
07 Jun 2010
Following an appeal on local radio stations, more than 100 pairs of football boots have so far been donated.
The aim is to collect 1,200 pairs of football boots at Fratton Park by mid-August so the footwear can be shipped over in readiness for the first-ever Philippine Street Children’s Invitational Cup in Manila for 1,200 homeless children.
Football players - young and old - in Hampshire have so far responded “brilliantly” to the appeal by the Faith and Football charity.
The Christian organisation, headed up by former Pompey pro Mick Mellows and supported by the club’s Linvoy Primus, runs local community and education programmes as well as helping vulnerable children overseas.
Donors can drop off surplus football boots in a specially-assigned blue wheelie bin by the Pompey Megastore and provided by TJ, the club’s waste removal and recycling partner.
Mick said: “The response within four weeks of launch has been brilliant, with 100 pairs of football boots dropped in so far, including from Pompey players, and pledges of lots more. Please keep bringing in your donations.”
John Gosling, a director at Fareham-based TJ Waste & Recycling, said: “It would be great if youngsters hearing or reading this could dig out old football boots they’ve grown out – or perhaps buy a pair to hand over.
“It is especially satisfying to know that these donations will ensure that street kids in Manila have a chance to shine on the pitch, giving them pride and confidence.”
Soccer strips kits have also been donated, which are earmarked for Faith & Football pathers in Uganda.
Faith and Football, launched by Mick and Linvoy in 2002, is working with The Philippine Community Fund, a Christian, UK-registered charity based in the Philippines.
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