Tuesday 12 January 2010

Seeking a company (to sponsor £100)

The economic and financial climate continues to be very tough. We are also very aware that there are a huge number of extremely worthy charities and agencies seeking support at this time.

Given that context, this is a request on behalf of our son Jacob who is hoping to take part in a two week School Rugby tour to Australia this Summer (July 2010) with the Halifax Crossley Heath First XV. The costs of the trip are to be met by the player however, there is also a School Rugby Development Committee (SRDC) which is subsidising some students who are in a less fortunate financial position so that they are still able to take part in what will probably be a life-changing experience. This is not the type of trip that includes first class hotels and restaurants - every player will be billetted with a local Australian family in each of the three cities that they are touring to, and it is very much about meeting people and experiencing every day life in other places. Each player has been asked to raise a minimum of least £100 in company sponsorship which will be used to help others via the SRDC - the benefit to the company is their name appears on the player's kit, and they are included in all of the school marketing materials for the tour including some local press in both UK and Australia. Jacob is therefore looking for anyone with a suitable contact - we have already written to a number of companies so if you know of a charitable fund within your business that might be willing to help please contact us. There is no limit if more than company is prepared to provide support or they can give more than £100 - all money raised will be used to help others.

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