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Youngsters score in major two day charity football fundraiser
With more than 200 players taking part in competitions for four age groups – Under 7s, Under 8s, Under 9s and Under 10s, culminating in a trophy presentation in partnership with Blackburn Rovers Community Trust.
With 32 youth football teams from across Lancashire and surrounding areas signing up, all matches were then held at Witton Park on the 3G pitches, resulting in a fun and exciting weekend for all involved.
With more than 100 goals scored the winners were elated to be crowned:
U7s winners – Poulton FC Juniors
U8s winners – Glenside Juniors Puma
U9s winners – Rossendale Juniors
U10s winners – Oswaldtwistle Junior
£3000 has been raised thanks to the support and fundraising efforts of the individual junior football teams involved. Vital funds that will help support the crucial work both Child Action North West and Blackburn Rovers Community Trust do daily.
Georgia Murphy, Fundraising & Events Lead of CANW commented:
“What a fantastic weekend! Firstly a huge thank you to all of the teams that took part, the coaches and families who came to support them, and Blackburn Rovers Community Trust for helping to run another successful tournament. The Orphanage cup has been running for 92 years and we are honored to run this tournament and keep the legacy of our beloved ‘Trevor Booth’ alive. Seeing over 200 young people taking part, having fun in the sun (Saturday) and laughing in the rain (Sunday), raising vital funds for the two charities was really special.”
Chris McGrail, Football Development Manager of BRCT commented:
“It was an absolute pleasure to be invited to be a part of the Junior Orphanage Cup. To have the chance to work with the team at Child Action North West so closely was amazing. I want to say thank you to every club, parent/guardian, coach, referee, venue host and players who supported the tournament. All the funds raised will help support vital community-focused work in Blackburn with Darwen. Overall, it was a successful weekend of football for a fantastic cause.”
