Wingerworth Victorious: Wingerworth JSA Mind Charity Football Day(02/06/13)

Firstly I would like to thank everyone who came to the day and I hope you all had a great time. Thankfully the weather was fantastic, although it left a few of us players with sunburn afterwards.

The point of the day was to raise money for Mind and thanks to your fantastic support and the help of Wingerworth Junior Sports Association we did just that. The funds from the raffle and the match itself go towards my fundraising efforts for Mind in doing the 24 Hour UK Three Peaks Challenge in September, whilst the money made from the shop went to the football club. I would have been pleased to make any sort of amount for Mind, but to raise £312.20 was very pleasing. Again, thank you very much for your support.

The U16's lost to the U18's 5-4 in a game that saw me come out of managerial retirement to pick up where I left off - losing. The big game between Wingerworth and Mind saw the more experienced Wingerworth team pick up a 2-0 win over the younger, but clearly less fit, Mind team. I will always maintain our attacking style hindered us! Both games were played in a really good spirit and everyone seemed to have fun, which is the main thing. I would like to hold my hands up for the first goal as it was slack defending on my behalf. Sorry lads!

My thanks also go out to all the fantastic helpers on the day, but I would like to pay a special thank you to my good friend Adam Pike. Without him the day would not have panned out as it did. His modesty will not let him take any praise though, bless him. Also a shout-out must go out to Geoff and Liz Lord who also played key roles in organising the day. Thanks guys! But for everyone who came and helped out, it was very much appreciated.

If anyone would like to donate the sponsorship link is: http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/team/Milkwasabadchoice

Information on the 24 Hour UK Three Peaks Challenge can be found here: http://www.mind.org.uk/get_involved/fundrasing_events/uk_challenges/4764_uk_three_peaks_challenge_2013

I will keep you all updated on the hike in September.

Thank you for your support.

Matt.

Twitter: @WalkingforMind




Some pictures from the day...