Brian House is a vital community asset, who are local and so every baby and child, they offer support to, who has a life limiting illness, are all local to Blackpool and Fylde areas. Meaning every donation really does go straight back to our own local people.

I am always amazed at the generosity of people from Blackpool, and the wider football community, when someone, or a group of people raise funds for local charities and services. EVERY penny really is vital, especially for a service as unique and needed as Brian house. The government funding for Brian house only makes up a very small portion of its annual total running costs - unbelievable, hey?

For the above reasons it is vital that fundraising continues and is conducted on a regular basis, so this fantastic community asset can continue to improve the short time these very poorly local babies and children have left.

Why did I want to raise funds? Well as a Blackpool born person, I know that there are a lot of areas where local people really are needed to offer support, raise awareness and of course, raise funds. I wanted to raise money for a charity who help babies and children, and supports parents and families of those babies and children.

I am a father, a Blackpool lad, although currently exiled, and a Blackpool FC fan.

The 20th April 2024 marks the day my own son, Paul sadly passed away aged 13 months. Which is why I chose to commemorate Paul with a 1 minute applause on the 13th minute of the home match V Barnsley FC on this day. Whilst I was trying to tell people about this, I felt it would be a fantastic opportunity to also raise vital funds and awareness for a local charity. This is where the idea came from, so I thank everyone who feels able to help, by either donating whatever they can, by sharing this page or by both.

There will also be a charity event in the Armfield Club following the match at Blackpool FC V Barnsley FC, there will be music and a raffle and auction with some really great prizes on offer, which have been kindly donated to the cause.

Thank you for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving - they'll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they'll send your money directly to the charity. So it's the most efficient way to donate - saving time and cutting costs for the charity.

After having advice because all you amazing people have been so generous I've upped my target .

I'm totally amazed and grateful for all the support 🧡🧡