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Follow on Google News |  Four Men. One Car. 2600 Miles. 92 Hours. One Football Goal.A unique 92 hour window between England international football games inspired a group of passionate football fans to visit all 92 League clubs in top flight football, sandwiched between the two England Internationals for the Help for Heroes Charity.
A unique 92 hour window between England international football games inspired a group of passionate football fans, including Mark Burns, who is serving in the RAF, to attempt a unique "football fans first" of visiting all 92 League clubs in top flight football, sandwiched between the two England Internationals. Simon Cox, Darren Young (RAF), Mark Burns (RAF) and Mike Peters left Wembley Stadium after England's game against Montenegro on Friday to take on the immense 2600 mile challenge over a 92 hour period to raise money for Battle Back, the sports rehabilitation initiative of Help for Heroes. Simon Cox, 92 Plus 1 Challenge founder, said: “We cannot thank enough, those who have stepped forward to help us. We are receiving amazing support from some of the top people in the game and from so many passionate fans, as the Challenge is capturing the imagination of football fans everywhere. We are also delighted to announce that football's anti racism charity Kick it Out is fully supporting the Challenge. The Help for Heroes 92plus1 Football Challenge commenced on Friday and public response has been hugely supportive." The Help for Heroes 92Plus1 fundraising team triumphed, having faced the daunting reality of navigating the UK's road network on the 2,600 mile journey, and achieved the unique challenge in just over 90 hours. “We believe this is a fantastic way for football to show its support for our wounded servicemen and women, many of whom will require support for the rest of their lifetimes” said Challenge co-organiser, Simon Cox. Darren Young, Challenge co-organiser stated, “There were the inevitable mishaps along the way and we were immensely grateful and inspired by the amazing support received from fans around the country. The real challenge now will be to raise the funds required to help our heroes. We will auction the items we received from the clubs and the proceeds will help our heroes. Donations to support the Challenge can be made by texting: PLUS92 followed by £amount to 70070, or on our charity page at bemycharity.com/ "Members of our group have served in the forces for over 30 years and have seen with their own eyes how much good the funds raised for this fantastic charity will help those who have served to protect us. From a football fans view, it's an absolute honour to be involved in the Challenge and we are asking football fans everywhere to support our achievement and contribute to our cause" said Simon Cox. PR and Marketing Communications for the Help for Heroes 92Plus1 Fundraising event was handled by leading UK PR Agency, Britannia Communications. Managing Partner, Angus Flood stated: “Help for Heroes is a fantastic charity which supports severely wounded servicemen and women for the whole of their lives and we are delighted the coverage of the event has been so successful.” The team completed the Challenge in a Help for Heroes Fundraising branded vehicle, supplied by Marshals of Milton Keynes. Principal Challenge sponsor was 138.com Bryn Parry, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Help for Heroes stated: “Help for Heroes was launched to raise money to help support our wounded. We appealed to the public to get out there and ‘do your bit’. The 92plus1 Challenge united dedicated football fans across the UK. We will be able to use the money raised to provide practical, direct support to those who suffered life-changing injuries and illnesses while serving our country.” The Help for Heroes 92Plus1 team were joined and supported on parts of the Challenge by former professional footballers Micky Hazard (former Spurs, Chelsea and Swindon Town legend), Daryl Sutch (former Norwich City defender), Trevor Benjamin (former Leicester City and Jamaican International) Fans and media can actively support the amazing efforts of the team by donating to Help for Heroes by texting PLUS92 followed by £amount to 70070 to support Help for Heroes or at bemycharity.com/ ABOUT HELP FOR HEROES · Help for heroes provides practical support to serving and veteran members of the Armed Forces who have suffered life-changing injuries and illnesses. · All funds raised to date are either allocated or spent on the direct, practical support of those Servicemen and women who are wounded, injured or become sick while serving our country but there is still an urgent need to ensure that support can be there for life. · Help for Heroes focus is on providing support direct to individuals and their families, funding for capital projects and support for life. About Britannia Communications Britannia Communications Partnership is a leading UK and International Ethical Communications and Strategic Digital Marketing Agency. A key partner in a leading global network of strategic and financial communications consultancies, Britannia offers award winning, integrated corporate, ethical and financial PR and investor relations to a diverse group of businesses, charities and organisations on every corporate and financial communications issue affecting the boardroom and shaping public perception. Press Contact Ann Westwood Principal Partner Britannia Communications Tel:+44 (0)207 060 3713 Mob:+44 (0)758 3456549 Email:awestwood@britanniacommunications.com Web:www.britanniacommunications.com End
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