Wilson Walkers raise huge £64,579 total
A WALK in memory of Huddersfield Town legend Ray Wilson raised an incredible £64,579 for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance and the Alzheimer’s Society.
The Wilson Walk, sponsored by Lister Horsfall, set a new club record for a Walk for Pounds event.
The club announced the huge total on Monday – on what would have been Ray’s 84th birthday.
Ray, England’s left-back in the 1966 World Cup-winning squad, died of Alzheimer’s disease in May. The funds will be split 50/50 between the Alzheimer’s Society and Town’s charity partner the Yorkshire Air Ambulance in his honour.
Members of Ray’s immediate family, including his wife Pat, joined the Yorkshire Air Ambulance’s Katie Collinson and Julie Lee from the Alzheimer’s Society to present the cheque in the John Smith’s Stadium boardroom.
Some 165 Town supporters took part in the walk to the Premier League game at Burnley in October which was the fifth Walk for Pounds. This year’s challenge has taken the total amount raised for good causes to an amazing £176,194.
Huddersfield Town’s supporter services manager Robyn Kennerdale said: “On behalf of everyone at the club, I would like to thank all 165 supporters that took part in the Wilson Walk, as well as everyone who donated or contributed to this amount.
“The generosity of Huddersfield Town fans has been shown time and time again, but this season’s walk – held in honour of Ray – clearly captured their hearts and imagination.
“We’re delighted that we could do Ray and the Wilson family proud in this way; it’s hugely fitting that this walk has set a new fundraising record.
“I’m sure the money raised will make a real difference to two fantastic causes.”