Simon Lynes
World Record footballathon!
Fundraising for Meningitis Now
Story
On the 11-12th of April, 2009, footballing history will be made in the Bristol Academy Footballathon as we will play football for 36 continuous hours in order to set a new world record.
From 10am on Saturday, April 11th, until 10pm on Sunday, April 12th, we will play constantly in order to break the current record of 33 hours, 36 minutes.
We are only allowed 36 players, so it's going to be a big challenge! That's a full day and a half, with only 7 subs per team. Just going without sleep is going to be tough, never mind playing football! The rules are really strict as it's a world record attempt so you can be assured that we will not be taking it easy...
It's being played for two really good causes and we want to raise a lot of money. Following on from the 12 hour football last year, in memory of Jamie, one of our chosen charities is the Meningitis Trust. Please donate as much as you can afford.
If you would prefer to give to Kids Adventure, or want to split your donation, please go to www.justgiving.com/worldrecordfootball2
About the Meningitis Trust
As many as 500,000 people living in the UK today have had either viral or bacterial meningitis. And up to 10 million adults in the UK - one adult in every four - knows of someone who has had the disease. The Meningitis Trust, a registered charity, helps and supports everyone struggling to cope with the impact of meningitis through the following free services:
- a 24-hour helpline manned by nurses - 0800 028 18 28 - professional counselling - home visiting - financial grants to fund special equipment; respite care; therapeutic activities; special training; travel and accommodation costs.
Thanks for visiting my fundraising page.
Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It's also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Meningitis Trust gets your money faster and, if you're a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.
So please sponsor me now!
From 10am on Saturday, April 11th, until 10pm on Sunday, April 12th, we will play constantly in order to break the current record of 33 hours, 36 minutes.
We are only allowed 36 players, so it's going to be a big challenge! That's a full day and a half, with only 7 subs per team. Just going without sleep is going to be tough, never mind playing football! The rules are really strict as it's a world record attempt so you can be assured that we will not be taking it easy...
It's being played for two really good causes and we want to raise a lot of money. Following on from the 12 hour football last year, in memory of Jamie, one of our chosen charities is the Meningitis Trust. Please donate as much as you can afford.
If you would prefer to give to Kids Adventure, or want to split your donation, please go to www.justgiving.com/worldrecordfootball2
About the Meningitis Trust
As many as 500,000 people living in the UK today have had either viral or bacterial meningitis. And up to 10 million adults in the UK - one adult in every four - knows of someone who has had the disease. The Meningitis Trust, a registered charity, helps and supports everyone struggling to cope with the impact of meningitis through the following free services:
- a 24-hour helpline manned by nurses - 0800 028 18 28 - professional counselling - home visiting - financial grants to fund special equipment; respite care; therapeutic activities; special training; travel and accommodation costs.
Thanks for visiting my fundraising page.
Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It's also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Meningitis Trust gets your money faster and, if you're a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.
So please sponsor me now!