Manchester United Foundation
The Manchester United Foundation is looking for fans of United to take part in a number of challenges across the next 12 months. Whether it’s running, cycling, hiking or swimming, there are plenty of ways for supporters to help raise money for Manchester United Foundation in 2016. The events line up for April through July is below with links to the sign up pages, however all these events are in the UK , so travel will be necessary for all you fans outside of the UK. These events will give you a chance to meet Man United players from past and present. The Foundation provides a year round calendar of events which are regularly attended by Manchester United fans from around the globe.
Greater Manchester Marathon
Sunday 10th April 2016 – Old Trafford
– See more at: http://www.mufoundation.org/en/Events.aspx#sthash.glpG4edr.dpuf
Wild Mud Run
Saturday 16th April 2016 – Osmaston Park, Derbyshire
– See more at: http://www.mufoundation.org/en/Events.aspx#sthash.glpG4edr.dpuf
Manchester 10km
Sunday 22nd May 2016 – Manchester
Manchester to Blackpool Bike Ride
Sunday 10th July 2016 – Manchester to Blackpool
– See more at: http://www.mufoundation.org/en/Events.aspx#sthash.glpG4edr.dpuf
Great Manchester Swim
Saturday 2nd July 2016 – Salford Quays
– See more at: http://www.mufoundation.org/en/Events.aspx#sthash.glpG4edr.dpuf
A little bit about the Foundation;
Manchester United Foundation uses football to engage and inspire young people to build a better life for themselves and unite the communities in which they live. Dedicated staff deliver football coaching, educational programmes and personal development, providing young people with opportunities to change their lives for the better.
Statistics to Date:
total number of participants: 17,920 / Cash raised through fundraising; £1.4m / total male participants 58% / total female participants 42% / participants graced the hallowed turf of Old Trafford during the Foundation Pitch Day; 88 / children under 11 reached by our partner schools; 9,448 / qualifications gained; 587 / hours of volunteering through our V99 project; 3,215
More info: http://www.mufoundation.org/
Published 22/02/16 by Mark McCluskey