twentyonewombles

I’m walking 10km on 30th April to raise funds for the AFC Wimbledon Foundation to celebrate the 20 year Anniversary of AFC Wimbledon and because of the life changing work they do.

Starting on Wimbledon Common, where AFC Wimbledon held football trials 20 years ago, I will be walking 10km around the streets and parks of Merton ending up back at Plough Lane, so please give generously..

• AFC Wimbledon Foundation uses the power of sport to reach those who desperately need help.

• Their coaches give young people new skills and show them what a brighter future could look like.

• They help those who are unemployed discover new pathways into work.

• They create opportunities for people struggling with their mental health to find support and they help older adults to keep active and tackle loneliness.

They need more funding to help people like J and A

'When I first got in touch with J about the all-inclusive league, J was not keen. Although sociable amongst his peers, J was not comfortable playing with others. J finally agreed to take part. J has since attended all tournaments and training sessions, and managed to find the confidence to find paid work for the first time in his life. I honestly believe that J would not of had the confidence to do this if it was not through football. Playing and training in a safe environment, has seen his quality of life improve dramatically.'

'A lives in supported living. A has no social life.. the AFC sessions benefit him in terms of spending time with his peers and staff have informed me that his mental health has improved dramatically since doing so. He had a lot of pent-up anger and frustration before. The exercise and opportunity to play football has helped him to deal with this.