IT was a case of walk, don’t run at Stratford Sports Club last week as 144 people took part in a walking football fundraiser.
On Saturday 31st May from 8am to 8pm, 12 games of walking football were played out at the club with all funds raised going towards the Stratford branch of the Samaritans. Organised by Alcester Town Walking Football Club member Chris Onslow, teams from various businesses and clubs took part including barbershops, pubs and two teams from NFU Mutual.
Amongst the teams was one from the Herald, who went up against The Happy Hipsters – a side made of players who have undergone hip surgery. The match was close at half time, with the Hipsters leading 1-0. In the second half things opened up and the Herald ran out 9-6 winners in the end.
In a day that was full of fun and positive atmosphere, over £3,000 was raised for the charity. During what was a mammoth attempt, Chris played for every team across the day. He was also delighted to confirm that he was successful in his attempt to score in each match.
A few days later and after much of the tiredness had left his legs, he spoke to the Herald about a weekend that made him proud to live in Stratford.
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“I couldn’t have been more pleased with the outcome,” Chris said.
“It was a challenge building 24 teams, 144 players and asking people to pay £5. We lost teams along the way and then we got new teams. On Saturday night I could hardly walk, I think I underestimated the time I would spend playing, but we’ve raised £3,000 which is phenomenal.
The walking football idea was an attempt to do something different when it came to a fundraising event…
The event was organised in conjunction with Alcester Town Walking Football Club and Chris extended a special thanks to Stratford Sports Club for hosting. To donate to the fundraiser visit: https://www.justgiving.com/page/chris-onslow-4
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