At MvF Chester we are proud to host our second annual Dusk til Dawn Football Challenge, a full-day community football event where we’ll be playing from morning through to night to make a difference and have fun together.

We believe that sport can bring people together, and when we combine that spirit with fundraising, we can have real impact.

That’s why we’re raising money for two incredible causes that matter deeply to us and to families in our community.

Half of the funds raised from this event will go directly to supporting Rupert’s Rainbow, a campaign dedicated to helping baby Rupert and supporting research into Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood (AHC). AHC is an ultra-rare neurological condition that can cause life-long paralysis episodes, seizures and developmental challenges, and there is currently no cure. Your support will help fund specialist treatment and urgently needed research that could change lives. (See more at justgiving.com/crowdfunding/ruperts-rainbowahc)

The other half of the money raised will go to SPACE Cheshire, a local charity committed to improving the lives of people with spinal injuries and neurological conditions through support, rehabilitation and community programmes. SPACE Cheshire provides vital services, peer support, and activities that help individuals and families face daily challenges with confidence and dignity. (Learn more at spacecheshire.org)

Fundraising events like this make a real difference. The money you help us raise will support life-changing treatment, community support services, research, and opportunities that help people live better, fuller lives. Whether you join us on the pitch, donate, or help spread the word, your contribution matters and will have lasting impact.