Big-hearted England fans have helped The FA to raise an additional £20,000 so far for charity ahead of England’s Breast Cancer Care International against France at Wembley Stadium later this month.
The generous cash boost has come via Three Lions supporters having an option to make a charitable donation to Breast Cancer Care – The FA’s official charity partner – when purchasing tickets for the showpiece fixture against the EURO 2016 hosts on Tuesday 17 November.
England v France
A Breast Cancer Care International
Wembley Stadium connected by EE
7.45pm Tuesday 17 November 2015
Live on ITV 1
Buy tickets here
In addition, The FA has already pledged a total of £150,000 from its FA Community Shield Fund while staff and fans have collectively raised more than £100,000 from various activities and events over the past 18 months.
FA CEO Martin Glenn said: “This gesture from our wonderful England fans is superb and will go a long way to helping Breast Cancer Care provide care, support and information to more people each and every day.
"Most people, if not all, know someone who has been affected by breast cancer. The way that Breast Cancer Care offer support and guidance at a hugely difficult time in people’s lives is extremely valuable and I am delighted we have been able to promote their work through the England teams.
"Hopefully we can raise a lot more on the night of the France fixture to go with this and the significant donation that has been made via the FA Community Shield Fund.”
Tickets are still on sale via TheFA.com/tickets. The match – called A Breast Cancer Care International – is the highlight of The FA’s two-year partnership.
FA staff chose Breast Cancer Care as their official charity partner back in summer 2014 and have committed to raising vital funds and awareness for the good cause.
That commitment has been matched by the England teams led by men’s captain Wayne Rooney taking part in a special video to highlight the charity’s ‘Pass It On’ campaign about the importance of knowing the signs and symptoms of breast cancer.
They have also been involved in the launch of a new nationwide bus which tours England to offer breast health information and support services to communities with lower levels of breast awareness.
Speaking after the fixture was confirmed, England captain Wayne Rooney said: “It will be great that such a high-profile match against strong opposition will be in aid of Breast Cancer Care.
"Most people know someone who has been affected by this terrible disease and I am sure our fans will appreciate what The FA is trying to do to promote such a worthy cause.
Charities like Breast Cancer Care give so much support and comfort to so many people and it is great that we can put them in the spotlight in this way at Wembley.”
