Nelson Mandela Day

[Jonathan]

SAFC to celebrate Nelson Mandela Day

Sunderland AFC is to celebrate its recent collaboration with the Nelson Mandela Foundation by designating its forthcoming game against Manchester United at the Stadium of Light ‘Nelson Mandela Day’.
Sunderland’s players will sport one-off t-shirts for the pre-game warm up, bearing the foundation’s logo and a special ‘text to donate’ message in support of the foundation.

Both teams will take to the field through a guard of honour of youngsters also sporting Nelson Mandela Foundation t-shirts, along with eleven specially chosen mascots. A flag bearing the foundations’ logo will also be displayed pitchside.
African musicians, the Abatimbo Drummers of Burundi, will entertain fans before the game and again at half-time showcasing the unique musical sound of Africa.

Across the next 18 months, Sunderland AFC will support a number of fundraising initiatives on behalf of the Foundation, including a Gala dinner, planned for later this year. ‘Nelson Mandela Day’ will see the launch of a special text number which allows fans to pledge their support by donating £2 to the foundation. Fans can simply text SAFC67 £2 to 70070 to make their donation.

Read more: http://www.safc.com/the-club/safc-in-africa/community/nelson-mandela-day

Nice move, hopefully it raises a lot of money for a great cause.

 

[Crayo]

Wonder if you would have posted this if it wasn't Sunderland related. Will be a shame to see a great cause ruined by Sunderland getting smashed.