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With the World Cup set to begin today, pupils of Hereford Cathedral School are also playing their part in taking football to Africa.
The Cathedral School has joined forces with Thistle Athletic FC, RAF Akrotiri and Aintree Hawks FC in the RAF Shawbury based appeal ‘Taking Football to Africa and Beyond’ and have collected and dispatched a host of footballs and old school uniforms.
The latest delivery – including the Hereford School’s contribution - making its way to the Kalene Mission in Zambia is made up of 616 items, including 136 football shirts.
To date the RAF Shawbury appeal has now delivered 26,122 items, including 13,371 shirts to 30 countries worldwide and donations are continuing to arrive at RAF Shawbury.
Mrs Rhian Floyd, Hereford Cathedral School’s Head of Geography said:
“It is a pleasure to be part of this appeal and to play our small role in making such a difference across the world. My thanks go to the pupils who donated their old uniform and the staff and PTA who helped to collect it.”
Anyone wishing to donate to the ‘Taking Football to Africa and Beyond’ Appeal can do so by contacting RAF Shawbury Community Relations Officer, Squadron Leader Neil Hope on 01939 250351, Ext 7572 or email
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Further details on the appeal can be found on the RAFFA website at www.royalairforcefa.com
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