Hi everyone,

We are UEA Women’s Rugby team and this month we are fundraising for the 100 and First Foundation.

We have chosen this wonderful charity because the 100 and First Foundation exists to support offenders transition from prison into society by equipping them with the skills to thrive and the mindset to make positive choices.

The vehicle for this is sport: our highly skilled team of mentors coach cohorts of offenders in 8-week programmes of skills development in prisons, culminating in an opportunity to showcase their change to family, friends and their community through a competitive contest.

The sports programme is just the beginning of a potentially much longer journey of support, if the individual wants it. This encompasses finding and applying for paid employment with one of our partner organisations, finding a home to rent, building a network and one-to-one mentorship.

One of the programmes that this foundation runs is called Be Rock Solid. This is an 8 week blended course combining real – life experiences and a rugby programme to inspire change, build belief and provide practical application. It uses a rugby programme that reinforces teamwork, purpose and mindset shifts from pro – offending to pro – social.

To support this incredible cause, we’ll be walking a total of 120 miles: the distance from the home of rugby, Allianz Stadium (formerly Twickenham), to our own home of rugby at Colney Lane. On Sunday, 16th February, our team will collectively cover this distance at Colney Lane, pushing ourselves physically in solidarity with those striving to rebuild their lives.

Any donations are greatly appreciated!

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