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Tranmere Rovers FC
players score with Christmas visit to local children's charity
CHRISTMAS arrived early for
Wallasey charity Stick 'n' Step, on the 18 December 2015, players from
Tranmere Rovers Football Club called in to spend some time with the
children. Stick 'n' Step provides free conductive education and support
services to children with cerebral palsy and their families. 3 of Tranmere
Rovers' players dropped by, including Martin Riley, Liam Davies, Mitchell
Duggan.
Stick 'n' Step gave the players a tour of the centre in Wallasey, where the
children and families come for the conductive education sessions and to see
their friends. The players spent time socialising with the children, seeing
what is involved in the various different sessions and having a Christmas
party, where the children were given Christmas gifts. The afternoon was
enjoyed by all, as the children met some of their local professional
footballing heroes.
Commented Sarah Smithson, Operations Manager at Stick 'n' Step:-
"We had a great afternoon. The children thoroughly enjoyed talking and
playing with some real life sporting heroes. The club has a great history and
heritage on the Wirral and we want to thank Tranmere Rovers FC for being so kind
in giving up their time to visit everyone here at Stick 'n' Step. It was some of
the children's last days before we break up for Christmas and it was made very
special and memorable by the players' generosity."
Stick 'n' Step provides free conductive education sessions, which
are not offered by the NHS, to help children with cerebral palsy learn vital
life skills, like walking and talking, through participating in group
activities. It's a place where they can make friends and grow in confidence, and
where parents have access to respite and support. Families travel each week from
across the North West and North Wales to the Stick 'n' Step Centre in Wallasey
to receive this life-changing service. Stick 'n' Step receives no government
funding and relies completely on fundraising to cover its annual running cost of
£370,000.
For more information about Stick 'n' Step and how you can help, visit them
online
or call them on:- 0151 638 0888. |
