Last weekend marked the first-ever EFL Community Weekend campaign, as Clubs across the EFL highlighted and rewarded the tireless work of staff and volunteers at Club Community Organisations (CCOs), whilst also showcasing the stories of participants within their local communities whose lives have been changed through the power and work of their football club and their charities…
In Suffolk, Ipswich Town honoured season ticket holder Adam Woodson who led the teams out in their fixture against Sunderland on Saturday… He takes part in weekly walking football sessions as well as being a frequent attendee at Senior Blues, which is an inclusive environment designed to support social inclusion and light physical activity.
Adam says that his involvement with the Foundation has been a great help: “When I got told I lost my sight five years ago, there was a dread of the unknown,” he said. “Senior Blues and walking football have both helped me to interact with new people, which has helped me no end.”
MORE on the EFL Community Weekend Heroes at source HERE: https://www.efl.com/news/2024/january/16/efl-clubs-celebrate-community-heroes-/
Author: The Walking Football
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