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| | The Stanley Matthews Foundation has linked up with the Caudwell Charitable Trust to promote a fun Wear-A-Sports-Shirt Day.
Thousands of people are expected to wear their replica club shirts to work or to college on the day, February 7th, to show their support in raising money for local disadvantaged kids.
Terry Conroy, the former Ireland international,
 | | Sir Stan, of Stoke City, Blackpool, England and Port Vale |
and trustee of the Matthews Foundation said: "People can wear rugby shirts, football shirts, their favourite T-shirts, casual clothes... whatever! No matter what your sport, or the club you follow, we hope you'll join in.
And we're hoping that all local businesses and colleges will get behind the scheme, and allow their staff to "dress down" in this way.
Some major companies, such as Wedgwood, have already signed up, but also smaller organisations - pupils at St Luke's, Sir Stan's old school, will also be taking part."
Everyone going casual on the day is expected to donate £1 to the project. In memory of Sir Stan
February 7th has been chosen as the day of action, because it's halfway between the anniversary of the great man's birth and his death.... and also the number seven carries a special significance as the number Sir Stan wore on his own shirt.
During his summers, and after his career finished, Sir Stanley also worked extensively with kids in the townships of South Africa, as well as in "new" football nations such as Canada.
Jean Gough, his daughter and another trustee of the Foundation, said: "A cause like this is exactly the sort of effort my father would have wanted to see, which is why I support it so wholeheartedly."
Link-up
Previously the Foundation has worked to raise money to put up the tribute statue to Sir Stan which can now be seen high over Stoke-on-Trent's city-scape, outside the Britannia Stadium.
ohn----- | | Terry Conroy from the Stan Matthews Foundation, and John Caudwell launch the Wear-It joint project |
Now however the organisation has linked up with the Caudwell Charitable Trust, which is run by John Caudwell, the mobile phone millionaire.
The Trust has already raised a million and a half pounds, which it hands out in grants to children suffering extreme distress or illness.
"What we can bring to this day is the professionalism and expertise of the Caudwell group of companies" said Mr Caudwell. "We have a global profile, although based in Stoke on Trent, which means we can get every single penny raised direct to the kids who need help."
Support from the big names
Leading figures from the sporting world have come forward to support the appeal.Figures such as Sir Bobby Charlton, Kevin Keegan, and the England rugby captain Martin Johnson have already agreed to get involved.
How to Take Part
Organise your workplace or college! - stickers, posters, badges etc are all available if you e-mail the Foundation, or phone 08453 66 77 77.
Do It On The Day - and donate by taking monies to a branch of the Britannia Building Society, or sending a cheque made out to the Wear it With Pride Appeal c/o the Stan Matthews Foundation, ST4 4EG.
Businesses, Schools and Colleges can e-mail the Foundation, for extra info on how they can support the project.
Web Links
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