Stegota FC from Kampala are definitely the most enterprising bunch of guys KitAid has ever worked with!
You may remember the story where we sent them a batch of XXL Stoke City shirts with the shirt sponsor of "Britannia" printed on the front. The guys tracked down a company in Kampala called Britania (note different spelling) and they persuaded them to support the club as they were promoting their company name! As a result they received a very large donation of biscuits to sell at their games.
The relationship between Stegota FC and Britania has now moved on and they have become the new shirt sponsor, which is fantastic news. Last week, Thomas Enright, KitAid Trustee, was visiting projects in Uganda and he met up with the Stegota team who presented KitAid with a special shirt. If you want to follow their progress in the Kampala First Division visit their website at http://www.stegotafc.com/
Well done Stegota, we admire your enterprise and we hope the new kit brings you good luck.
Friday, 15 June 2012
Thursday, 24 May 2012
BARRY SCOOPS TOP PRIZE!!
Many congratulations to Barry Lenton for winning the National Game Awards fan of the year!
Barry has now been recognised for his incredible effort in collecting 6,000 shirts for KitAid. Paul Fairclough, England C (non-league) Manager also presented Barry with a framed certificate from Graham Taylor on behalf of KitAid.
Following the ceremony, we are now looking to work with Paul and the Sodje brothers who have set up a foundation in Nigeria.
Well done Barry from all at KitAid, an amazing achievement - keep up the fantastic work!
Barry has now been recognised for his incredible effort in collecting 6,000 shirts for KitAid. Paul Fairclough, England C (non-league) Manager also presented Barry with a framed certificate from Graham Taylor on behalf of KitAid.
Following the ceremony, we are now looking to work with Paul and the Sodje brothers who have set up a foundation in Nigeria.
Well done Barry from all at KitAid, an amazing achievement - keep up the fantastic work!
Wednesday, 16 May 2012
CHECK OUT OUR ANNUAL REVIEW!
The KitAid 2011/12 annual review is now available HERE - check out all the great stuff we've been doing over the last 12 months!
Wednesday, 9 May 2012
FORGOTTEN CARIBBEAN
KitAid is delighted to have started a partnership with the Sacred Sports Foundation.
Sacred Sports Foundation was founded by Keith Alexander the ex-City manager who died in 2010. The foundation is now run by his brother Delroy Alexander and works to increase opportunity and social inclusion for Caribbean youth. On a recent trip to the UK, Delroy approached us to help source spare kit for their programmes in St Lucia.
Speaking about the SSF programmes in St Lucia Delroy pointed out that behind the glossy travel pictures there are challenges in the Caribbean similar to those in other less developed areas of the world
“Imagine waking up in paradise and watching a visitor splash on a costly bottle of sun tan lotion whilst you struggle to eke out a meagre living on less than $5 a day” said Delroy “But that is the reality for far too many of our youth”
“Several of our grass roots community programmes desperately require kit” he continued. “we utilise any kit donations effectively and really believe they can help change the lives of our youth”.
Sacred Sports Foundation was founded by Keith Alexander the ex-City manager who died in 2010. The foundation is now run by his brother Delroy Alexander and works to increase opportunity and social inclusion for Caribbean youth. On a recent trip to the UK, Delroy approached us to help source spare kit for their programmes in St Lucia.
Speaking about the SSF programmes in St Lucia Delroy pointed out that behind the glossy travel pictures there are challenges in the Caribbean similar to those in other less developed areas of the world
“Imagine waking up in paradise and watching a visitor splash on a costly bottle of sun tan lotion whilst you struggle to eke out a meagre living on less than $5 a day” said Delroy “But that is the reality for far too many of our youth”
“Several of our grass roots community programmes desperately require kit” he continued. “we utilise any kit donations effectively and really believe they can help change the lives of our youth”.
SOME GREAT PHOTOS FROM ZAMBIA
Great to hear from Kebby who has been working with Alive and Kicking Zambia, working hard to drive social change through sport.
He has recently distributed 5 balls to the 21 Alive and Kicking coaches, as well as 8 sets of jerseys to a number of teams: Malalo Queens, Malalo Under 14 , Medics, Lubengele, Star, Boca Jrs, Magoma and Crushtek.
Thanks to Ben for getting the Kit from here to Zambia!
He has recently distributed 5 balls to the 21 Alive and Kicking coaches, as well as 8 sets of jerseys to a number of teams: Malalo Queens, Malalo Under 14 , Medics, Lubengele, Star, Boca Jrs, Magoma and Crushtek.
Thanks to Ben for getting the Kit from here to Zambia!
Sunday, 6 May 2012
STATUE UNVEILED IN TRIBUTE TO SIR BOBBY ROBSON
Great to hear that a permanent tribute to Sir Bobby Robson has been unveiled today outside St Jame's Park.
We'd also like to thank Sir Bobby's family and all the fans for the generous donation of kit to some of the World's poorest children.
Friday, 4 May 2012
NEW HOMES FOR KIT IN RWANDA
It was great to hear from Eugene Murangwa yesterday who has recently travelled to Rwanda where he was able to distribute some kit. Players at the Dream Team Football Academy in Kicukiro - Kigali as well as the Gihisi Youth Football Centre in Southern Rwanda are the new owners of Kit that Eugene took over for us.
Check out this fantastic photo!!
Check out this fantastic photo!!
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