Team on the ball for charity
SAFC MUSEUM HOLDS FUND-RAISING EVENT AT SHELTERED ACCOMMODATION
Residents at a sheltered housing scheme had their day brightened when members of the SAFC Museum team dropped by for a day of fund-raising.
The group were at St Aldates Court, in Grindon, to display various items of Sunderland AFC memorabilia.
The visit came about when resident Vincent Jefferson asked Michael Ganley, founder of SAFC Museum, if he was willing to accept a donation of programmes.
After arranging the visit, the day doubled up as a fundraising exercise for Macmillan Cancer Support.
Michael explained: “About six weeks ago I got a message through our social media page from Vincent, asking if I would accept a donation of some programmes.
“Vincent had also expressed how he loved what we are doing and wanted to help us too when we get into the museum.
“So after meeting Vincent and collecting the programmes, I decided I would do a day event for him and everyone at St Aldates Court.
“It’s lovely to know what we set out to do on the day was achieved, and appreci- ated by everyone. Not only that £506 was raised that day, not bad in my opinion, but how great it is to see people all wearing our shirts to get into the spirit too.
“What a great day was had by all. To meet residents with this much appreciation meant the world to myself and the team. Some great stories and memories were shared.
“We didn’t just come away smiling, but feeling proud to have done more within our community.
“The money raised was £506, but three weeks ago there was also another £500 raised and donated to Macmillan Cancer Support.”