Town's Charity Calendar
Wed 25th November 2015 | St Helens Town | By Ian Templeman
St Helens Town have announced plans for a 2016 club calendar, with the proceeds from sales going to the Steve Prescott Foundation.
The charity was set up by the former St Helens and Hull rugby league star Steve Prescott, who died of a rare form of cancer in 2013. The work of the charity is now overseen by his wife Linzi, and raises money for nominated charities, and a grand total of £940,000 has been donated to causes since Steve started the Foundation in 2007.
St Helens Town are planning to produce an A4, full colour, glossy calendar which will feature match action photos and club images from this season from all four club teams at U18s, U21s, NWCFL and Sunday Open Age. Each month has been sponsored by local businesses and individuals and this will enable the club to pass on all proceeds from the sale to the charity.
Town Chairman John McKiernan said: "The proposal for the calendar started as a club fundraising idea, but the committee quickly decided it would be a great idea to support a local charity, and in turn raise some money.
"We had already put out a request on social media looking for sponsors who would be willing to pay £20 to have their details placed on a month within the calendar. The response was excellent, with enough current and new sponsors offering their support to realise the plan within 24 hours.
"Sponsors weren’t aware of our plans to assist the charity at the time of our request, but I am sure they will be happy they are supporting the club and the Foundation. Their sponsorship money has enabled the club to cover the initial print run costs and means more money for The Steve Prescott Foundation.’
The Calendars will go on sale at the end of November and will cost £5.00. They will be available from the club on match-days and from a number events being held by the Steve Prescott Foundation.
For further details please contact John McKiernan on 07713 339 682 or email sthelenstownfc@hotmail.co.uk
You can check out the work of The Steve Prescott Foundation by clicking here.
Town's Charity Calendar
Wed 25th November 2015 | St Helens Town
By Ian Templeman
St Helens Town have announced plans for a 2016 club calendar, with the proceeds from sales going to the Steve Prescott Foundation.
The charity was set up by the former St Helens and Hull rugby league star Steve Prescott, who died of a rare form of cancer in 2013. The work of the charity is now overseen by his wife Linzi, and raises money for nominated charities, and a grand total of £940,000 has been donated to causes since Steve started the Foundation in 2007.
St Helens Town are planning to produce an A4, full colour, glossy calendar which will feature match action photos and club images from this season from all four club teams at U18s, U21s, NWCFL and Sunday Open Age. Each month has been sponsored by local businesses and individuals and this will enable the club to pass on all proceeds from the sale to the charity.
Town Chairman John McKiernan said: "The proposal for the calendar started as a club fundraising idea, but the committee quickly decided it would be a great idea to support a local charity, and in turn raise some money.
"We had already put out a request on social media looking for sponsors who would be willing to pay £20 to have their details placed on a month within the calendar. The response was excellent, with enough current and new sponsors offering their support to realise the plan within 24 hours.
"Sponsors weren’t aware of our plans to assist the charity at the time of our request, but I am sure they will be happy they are supporting the club and the Foundation. Their sponsorship money has enabled the club to cover the initial print run costs and means more money for The Steve Prescott Foundation.’
The Calendars will go on sale at the end of November and will cost £5.00. They will be available from the club on match-days and from a number events being held by the Steve Prescott Foundation.
For further details please contact John McKiernan on 07713 339 682 or email sthelenstownfc@hotmail.co.uk
You can check out the work of The Steve Prescott Foundation by clicking here.
