Woodingdean Gull
New member
About three months ago, Linda, my wife, told me that she had heard that Norman Cook, aka Fatboy Slim, was going to the African state of Mali to visit aids/HIV orphans as the Patron of the “Coaching for Hope” project. Having organised the golf matches for the REMF, I was curious to learn more about this project as I wondered if this would be worth supporting. The remit of the REMF is to raise funds for children in the UK and abroad who wish to play football, but may not be able to without our help.
I asked the Albion legend, Paul Rogers, if he had a contact name for Norman or Skint records in order that I might find out more, but instead, he gave me the name of one of the Albion trainers who was out in Mali with Norman. I emailed the Albion trainer, Darren Teague, (Football Inclusion Project Manager) who was very helpful and informed that the Sunday Mirror would be having a two page centre fold spread about Norman’s trip to Mali. When I read the article the following Sunday, I must admit to feeling quite moved by it all. The photographs that accompanied the article really brought it home that these kids had absolutely nothing, either now or in the future.
I spoke to Gareth, (Uncle Spielberg), who is chairman of the REMF, about maybe supporting this project as I was convinced more than ever, that this project would be an ideal vehicle for the REMF. Gareth said to arrange a meeting with the Albion representatives of the Coaching for Hope project, so we met locally with Darren and Jake Naish, (Coaching for Hope Development officer). (see coaching for hope website). Jake gave a very moving presentation and I believe that, there and then, Gareth and Doug Eaton were in agreement that we could support this cause. We were told that to sponsor a local coach for a year would cost approximately £700 per year, but with a little more, t-shirts for the kids, (these would become prized possessions, so much so, that the kids would probably sleep in them as well), and footballs could be supplied.
The REMF AGM then agreed to sponsor the project for the sum of £1,000 every year for the next three years.
Last Monday, at the Preston Park Hotel, the REMF handed over to the “Coaching for Hope” project, the first cheque for £1,000. The photo shows Jake, myself, Doug, Laura, (Doug’s wife), Gareth and Darren with a cheque for total amount committed by the REMF to the Coaching for Hope project.
I hope this receives the blessing and full approval, not only from those who support the REMF, but everyone who uses this message board and/or supports the Albion.
Tony (woodingdean gull)
I asked the Albion legend, Paul Rogers, if he had a contact name for Norman or Skint records in order that I might find out more, but instead, he gave me the name of one of the Albion trainers who was out in Mali with Norman. I emailed the Albion trainer, Darren Teague, (Football Inclusion Project Manager) who was very helpful and informed that the Sunday Mirror would be having a two page centre fold spread about Norman’s trip to Mali. When I read the article the following Sunday, I must admit to feeling quite moved by it all. The photographs that accompanied the article really brought it home that these kids had absolutely nothing, either now or in the future.
I spoke to Gareth, (Uncle Spielberg), who is chairman of the REMF, about maybe supporting this project as I was convinced more than ever, that this project would be an ideal vehicle for the REMF. Gareth said to arrange a meeting with the Albion representatives of the Coaching for Hope project, so we met locally with Darren and Jake Naish, (Coaching for Hope Development officer). (see coaching for hope website). Jake gave a very moving presentation and I believe that, there and then, Gareth and Doug Eaton were in agreement that we could support this cause. We were told that to sponsor a local coach for a year would cost approximately £700 per year, but with a little more, t-shirts for the kids, (these would become prized possessions, so much so, that the kids would probably sleep in them as well), and footballs could be supplied.
The REMF AGM then agreed to sponsor the project for the sum of £1,000 every year for the next three years.
Last Monday, at the Preston Park Hotel, the REMF handed over to the “Coaching for Hope” project, the first cheque for £1,000. The photo shows Jake, myself, Doug, Laura, (Doug’s wife), Gareth and Darren with a cheque for total amount committed by the REMF to the Coaching for Hope project.
I hope this receives the blessing and full approval, not only from those who support the REMF, but everyone who uses this message board and/or supports the Albion.
Tony (woodingdean gull)
