It's the moment West Ham United fans around the UK
have been waiting for - the kick off of Football Aid 2007. Over the
next nine months, it will be a white-knuckle ride of emotions for
fanatical fans as they battle it out for their rightful place in
the ultimate football experience that has taken the UK by
storm…
Fancy yourself as the next Teddy Sheringham? Or are you more Rory
McGrath than Bobby Zamora? Either way, Football Aid is for you,
giving all football fans (from the classic armchair supporter to
the ardent season ticket holder), the chance to follow in their
heroes' footsteps and play a heart-pumping 90 minutes at Upton
Park.
Imagine the pride in seeing your shirt hanging up in the changing
room, the adrenaline kicking in as you look over to the opposition
in the players tunnel, the thrill of running out onto the hallowed
turf to the sound of the crowd and the undesirable joy in scoring
for your team. Football Aid allows you to experience the buzz of
match day from a professional footballers perspective, a day to
remember and not to mention an experience you can dine out on for
years…
Peter Coyle, an enthusiastic Football Aid supporter, explains,
"I played at the West Ham game last year and the official
family line, of course, is that the best days of my life have been
my wedding day and the births of my 3 kids. Between you, me and
everyone in the world except my wife...playing at Upton Park under
lights with Ray Stewart has taken number one spot in the hit
parade!"
And just when this all sounds too good to be true, it gets
better. Whilst experiencing the chance of a lifetime, you can also
revel in the fact that funds raised from the Football Aid events go
to a variety of deserving charities locally, nationally and around
the globe.
Football Aid was founded in 2000 as a unique way of raising money
to find a cure for diabetes and since its conception, over 300
games - involving an incredible 8000 players - have taken place on
a UK Club, European and National level, raising over £750,000
for charity.
Through Football Aid's parent charity, Field of Dreams'
multi-beneficiary grant award scheme, funds raised go to Diabetes
research, education and management projects and are also shared
with charities nominated for funding by the Clubs that take part.
So, if you fancy being a hero for 90 minutes, visit www.footballaid.com
or call 0131 220 5999 for further information.
Positions in Football Aid games -which take place at the end of the
Premiership season in April/ May next year - can be secured through
Football Aid's 'Buy Now' and 'Sponsored to
Play' schemes.
The latter allows fans to fundraise their way to their field of
dreams, whether it's by lying in a bath of beans, organising a
sponsored fun run or the ultimate sacrifice, giving up beer for the
month!