England’s fixture against the Netherlands at Wembley Stadium connected by EE on Tuesday 29 March will boost The FA’s official charity partner, Breast Cancer Care.
The match – to be called ‘A Breast Cancer Care international’ – will be the highlight of The FA’s two-year partnership with the charity and will see their distinctive pink colour given prominence at the national stadium. To date, The FA, its staff and supporters – along with strong support from the England teams – have raised more than £300,000 for Breast Cancer Care.
England v Netherlands
A Breast Cancer Care International
Wembley Stadium connected by EE
8pm Tuesday 29 March 2016
TheFA.com/tickets
Samia al Qadhi, chief executive of Breast Cancer Care, said: “We are delighted The FA will support Breast Cancer Care at the England match against the Netherlands in March.
"The funds raised through our partnership will enable us to reach more people than ever before with our vital breast health awareness messages. Knowing what signs and symptoms to look for can lead to earlier diagnosis of breast cancer. This can be crucial in providing more effective treatment and, ultimately, saving lives.”
It promises to be a family occasion with the fixture falling straight after the Easter weekend and in the middle of the school holidays. It will be played three days after an intriguing away fixture in Berlin against world champions Germany.
These two games will form a key part of Roy Hodgson’s side’s preparations for Euro 2016 next summer following the confirmation of their group-stage opponents Russia, Slovakia and Wales.
Breast Cancer Care's #PassItOn campaign
The visit of the Netherlands will be the 20th meeting between the Three Lions and the Oranje with the last being at Wembley Stadium connected by EE in February 2012.
On that occasion, Arjen Robben’s injury-time winner completed a 3-2 victory for the Dutch. England’s overall record against the Netherlands stands at five wins, nine draws and five defeats.
On 29 March, The FA will present Breast Cancer Care with a cheque for £75,000 having donated the same amount from its FA Community Shield Fund when England Women played a historic Wembley fixture against Germany in November 2014.
The FA had originally intended to show its support for Breast Cancer Care at the France match back in November but agreed to delay the activity with its official charity partner following the tragic events in Paris.
FA staff chose Breast Cancer Care as their official charity partner back in summer 2014 and have committed to raising vital funds and awareness of the disease.
England 2-3 Netherlands: Highlights from their meeting in 2012
That commitment was recently backed by England stars who featured in a special video to highlight the charity’s viral #PassItOn campaign.
The Three Lions also helped to launch a new nationwide roadshow at St. George’s Park with the mobile bus touring 38 locations to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of breast cancer in local communities.
Since its launch in September, more than 17,000 people have taken advantage of the opportunity to find out more about the charity’s free support services.
Every year around 42,000 people are diagnosed with breast cancer in England – that’s the equivalent of more than 100 people a day. This is predicted to rise to almost 50,000 by 2020.
The FA Community Shield Fund helps many good causes as well as The FA’s official charity partner including the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation, the Bobby Moore Fund and Homeless FA.
Tickets for England v Netherlands on Tuesday 29 March are now on sale at TheFA.com/Tickets. Tickets cost £10 for kids and £20 for adults in the family section and from £35 elsewhere. A concession of £10 for OAPs, students and children under 16 applies outside of the family section.
