THURS, feb 06, 2020
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CHARITY FOOTBALL MATCH GETS KITTED UP WHAT started as a memorial football match has turned into an annual event with numerous other fundraising events spread throughout the year. For two years running now, The Collins Cup has taken place in August at Stocksbridge Park Steels’ Look Local Stadium. And it’s been announced that it will once again be taking place in 2020, with a date of August 9. Organiser Lee Shepherd has organised the match in a bid to help raise awareness of male suicide and raise funds for the charities that support those suffering from suicidal thoughts. The match is in memory of Garin Collins, a friend of the event’s organiser, Lee Shepherd. Lee Shepherd, Richard Beever and mascot Evie Shepherd
Garin, originally from Edinburgh, was living in Australia but sadly took his
own life in February 2018. He was a keen footballer, so the match is a fitting tribute. All proceeds from the day will go to Sheffield-based charity SToRMS (Strategies to Reduce Male Suicide). The football match now has custom-made shirts, sponsored by local gym Vision Fit. Lee said: “I just want to give a massive thank you to Dave at DB sports and Joe from Print-room for the great service throughout the whole period since we decided to get some kits done, they made everything seem effortless and provided us with top quality football kits. “A massive thank you to our sponsors Richard Beever of Vision Fit and Anthea Bebb of Building Energy Control for their generosity and support without which we would not be in
a position to promote our event in such a way!” As well as the football match itself, more events are taking place to help the cause. Lee added: “A quiz night will take place on Saturday February 29 at The Venue from 7.30pm. There will a raffle along with live music from local talent Emily Worton, who is not to be missed! Tickets are £5 per person and will be available directly from myself. “The aim of the quiz night is to raise funds for a family fun day on August 9 at Bracken Moor sports club, funds will be used to facilitate staging and gazebo/ marquee hire. “Alternatively organisers are looking to secure sponsorship for the event from local businesses in exchange for a great advertising opportunity.
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“The whole idea is to break the stigma and encourage people to open up. Talk to someone - the single biggest cause of death in males under 45 in the UK is suicide. On average 12 men take their own life a week.” As well as the football match on August 9, there will also be a strongman competition - anyone interested can get in touch. A reptile corner, bouncy castles, face painting, raffles, auction, live music, hot food, cake sales and stalls will also feature. The guys at Vision are going to be doing a 24-hour fitness challenge at some point this year to raise money for the event. To get in touch with Lee for tickets or to speak about sponsorship, call 07923574946 or email lee. shepherd85@outlook.com
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