Blackpool FC super fan, Keira has developed her ability to express herself since attending the clubs Every Player Counts sessions. Keira lives with AUTS2 syndrome but her passion and love for football and especially Blackpool FC has been the catalyst for her progress on and off the pitch. Blackpool are part of the Every Player […]
Argyle’s Ability Counts group has allowed Cory to develop from a shy 9-year-old to a confident, social 15-year-old teenager. At 9 Cory was diagnosed with autism, learning difficulties, OCD, and anxiety where he struggled within social situations and the ability to process and regulate the changes in his day-to-day life. Plymouth Argyle are part of […]
FIT ROVERS gave Scott a new positive outlook on his future after a difficult period of mental health issues and substance abuse. Scott enrolled in the FIT FANS initiative after having to start his life over again at the age of 40 due to drug and alcohol dependency. Prior to the programme, Scott was unemployed, […]
Paul like many of us throughout the COVID-19 lockdown period had positive intentions of getting fit but as a sufferer of seasonal affective disorder, he was left with very little motivation or direction in his well being journey. As a follower of Bradford City, he came across FIT BANTAMS through a friend from a previous […]
FIT FANS gave Hayden the motivation to improve his lifestyle, health and wellbeing. Prior to enrolling on the programme, Hayden struggled with self-motivation and had very little energy to exercise. Consequently, he fell into a constant cycle of procrastination that caused him to battle his own mental health with problems stemming from his negative feelings […]
Preston North End Community and Education Trust have opened a multi-faith prayer room to allow supporters of all faiths and backgrounds to pray on home matchdays. The prayer room is situated between blocks E and F on the Invicibles Pavilion and was unveiled for use for the first time ahead of Saturday’s fixture against Derby […]
“In relation to my health the future is a lot brighter!” FIT OWLS allowed Derek to make maintainable changes to his lifestyle amidst fear of history repeating itself. Derek Wright has had a torrid time of ill health, in 2015 he required a total knee replacement and just 2 years later was diagnosed with prostate […]
Today marks the beginning of Mens Health Awareness Month. Football Clubs have a unique draw that allows us to reach people that other organisations struggle to engage. This is particularly true of our FIT FANS programme, which uses the draw of the Football Club to enable people to make sustainable changes that improves their health. […]
Lincoln City Foundation’s Conversation Club has allowed Brazilian native, Quenia to progress her nursing career in England. Conversation Club is a free initiative hosted by Lincoln City Foundation to aid those who do not consider English as their first language. It was identified as a barrier for those in the local community to feel integrated […]
The pandemic caused many of us to fall into a pit of anxiety and stress and for Jonathan Sutcliffe this was no different. To combat these overriding emotions, he turned to increase his workload and left little time to look after himself or spend time with his children. As he noticed this trend, he came […]
How The Foundation of Light is keeping Parkinson’s community social and active19th April 2024 - 4:00 pm
Extra Time Hubs with Wigan Athletic Community Trust offers Dennis a new lease of life after Parkinsons diagnosis11th April 2024 - 4:00 pm
EFL Clubs and their Community Organisations to deliver nationwide Kellogg’s Football Camps9th April 2024 - 9:46 am
Remember the Rovers Visit Senior Training Ground7th April 2024 - 7:30 am
