Foundation of Light Golf Day returns for 2024
Foundation of Light Golf Day returns to the Prince Bishops' course at Ramside Hall on Thursday 25th July.
I’m very proud to be working alongside the Foundation and being their disability ambassador. They have done lots and lots of work over the years to support adults and children and I look forward to working alongside them going forward
Luke O’Nien, Sunderland AFC defender[video width="448" height="848" mp4="https://www.foundationoflight.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/ONien-ambassador-video.mp4"][/video] Jamie Wright, Managing Director for the Foundation of Light added: “We’re delighted to have so many of the players be ambassadors for programmes we deliver. The last year has been hard for many of us and by having their support, either in person or virtually will mean so much to a number of our participants. “Getting support from the under 18s is important too, many are still in education and to back the delivery of our secondary school programmes, the pupils can relate to them and seek advice. “We look forward to working with all of the players and help raise awareness of the vital work we do within our communities.” So far this season, vice club captain, Bailey Wright has backed Ha’way and Play, a new matchday lottery, club captain Grant Leadbitter fronted Give a Quid to help combat social isolation and Luke O’Nien surprised a local school and took part in a virtual Q&A with pupils. Every season, Sunderland AFC players (not just ambassadors) give up their time and visit community programmes and sessions. Foundation of Light’s portfolio of delivery covers sport, health and welling, education, and world of work, working with tens of thousands of course registrants every year.
Foundation of Light Golf Day returns to the Prince Bishops' course at Ramside Hall on Thursday 25th July.
See the story behind Pierre Ekwah's Community Champion Award in pictures.
Sunderland midfielder Pierre Ekwah has been named as Foundation of Light’s Community Champion by the Professional Footballers Association (PFA) for the 2023-24 season.