Paul Gascoigne is to attend the Positive Mental Attitude London Football League ‘Finale’ at The Valley, Charlton Athletic Football Club, on Friday 8th May2009.
The footballing legend will be turning out in support of the event organized by the award winning Positive Mental Attitude Sports Foundation Trust, a social enterprise that uses sport as a tool to aid the recovery of people living with mental illness.
The ‘Finale’ is a day of football, fundraising and fun which marks the climax of 2008/09 season of London’s only mental health football league - the PMA London Football League. Remaining league matches from the PMA London League’s three divisions will be played out followed by an awards ceremony in which divisional champions will be crowned.
Event organizers are hopeful that
Gascoigne’s presence can help swell the numbers in the stand, making the ‘Finale’ the biggest mental health sports event the capital has ever seen.
Janette Hynes MBE, Founder and Chief Executive of the PMA explained: ‘It will be a massive boost to all involved to have Paul Gascoigne come down on the day. He is a footballing icon and a survivor. His bravery and honesty in dealing with his own difficulties can be an inspiration to others and help to challenge the stigma that surrounds mental illness.’
The ‘Finale’ kicks off from 12:00Hrs at The Valley, Charlton A.F.C., Friday 8th May 2009. All our welcome so spread the word and fill the stands!
For more information contact the Positive Mental Attitude Sports Foundation Trust, visit:
www.leaguewebsite.co.uk/pmafl
Contact:
Janette Hynes: 07961 522 505
janette.hynes@eastlondon.nhs.uk
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