I’m Mickey Thomas, former Wrexham AFC player and proud supporter of the Wrexham AFC Foundation.

On Sunday 15th March, I will be running the United Airlines New York Half Marathon to raise funds for the Foundation’s twinning partnership with Kick4Life FC.

In 2024, Wrexham AFC and Kick4Life FC launched a groundbreaking partnership that means a great deal to me personally. This isn’t just about football. It’s about using the game we love to make a real difference. The partnership includes coaching exchanges between Wales and Lesotho, the development of a Football for Good curriculum, and programmes promoting women’s football and youth leadership in both communities.

Over the next three years, these initiatives aim to reach more than 3,000 vulnerable children and young people.

That’s why I’m lacing up my shoes and taking on this challenge!