Diverse Abilities, Dorset’s disability charity, has launched a new fundraiser in a bid to boost its vital funds following the COVID-19 pandemic.
The premier Football Lunch takes place on Friday, February 25, at AFC Bournemouth’s Vitality Stadium and is supported by media partners HOT Radio.
Guest speakers for the afternoon are two-time Ballon D’Or Winner and former England International manager Kevin Keegan, regarded as one of the finest players of his generation, and former AFC Bournemouth captain and Trinidad and Tobago international Ian Cox.
Karen Hay, events manager at Diverse Abilities, commented: “It’s great to be able to launch a new event and we’re thrilled to be able to bring such excellent speakers along. We’re all guaranteed to have a fantastic afternoon, so we’d recommend getting booked in early to be a part of it.”
The afternoon includes a three-course meal and a raft of entertainment including talks, question and answer sessions, a raffle, a live auction, a silent auction, table games and more. Tables of 10 tickets cost £600, and individual tickets are available for £65 per person.
Kevin Scott, CEO of HOT Radio and HOT Gold, added: “Here at HOT Radio and HOT Gold Radio we are passionate about supporting our local community, especially our chosen local charities including Diverse Abilities. They support those less able in our community and their ethos is similar to our own.
“We love using our resources to support their fundraising events and by jointly working together on these events we can have fun and at the same time help raise vital funds for this fantastic local charity, which in turn enables them to do the amazing work they do.”
Sponsorship opportunities are available for the event for those who wish to get involved and support the charity, and businesses are encouraged to contact Karen by emailing events@diverseabilities.org.uk for more details.
Visit diverseabilities.org.uk/football for full event details and to book tickets. Tickets can also be booked over the phone by calling 01202 711502.