SAFC supporters and players get behind Foundation of Light Day
Sunderland AFC’s match against Queens Park Rangers was dedicated to the Foundation of Light and the day was well supported throughout by SAFC players and fans alike.
We were highly impressed with the Foundation of Light and its devoted staff. We saw for ourselves the opportunity for joy and new experiences that it was bringing for children and parents alike.Damian Collins MP, said: “Culture and sport play a major role in how we see our nation. What we’ve focused on in our inquiry is the transformative power of culture and sport, not just to enrich the value of our lives but to address a range of long-standing social problems. “Social activities like group singing and walking football can improve the mental health and physical health of those who take part. Major sports clubs are using the power of their appeal to change life chances for young people. “More needs to be done to co-ordinate and invest in community initiatives, share evidence of success and encourage others to emulate the examples of best practice.” Foundation of Light Chief Executive Lesley Spuhler added: “I am immensely proud of the work that the Foundation of Light does to improve lives across the north east. We have seen the impact that our sport, education, employability and wellbeing programmes can have and the real difference they make to our communities. “We are thrilled to receive such positive recognition of our work by the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee. It is a reflection of the hard work and dedication of everyone in the organisation to changing and improving lives.”
Sunderland AFC’s match against Queens Park Rangers was dedicated to the Foundation of Light and the day was well supported throughout by SAFC players and fans alike.
You could own a unique piece of SAFC history, these shirts being the only ones to carry Foundation of Light’s Heart on your Sleeve logo.
Our Design a Ball competition winner, the Heart on your Sleeve football designed by Adrian Britton, is now on sale at the Beacon of Light reception.