Tuesday 27 August 2013

Stephen Metcalfe MP supports fundraising efforts at Stanford Rugby Club


Stephen Metcalfe, local MP for South Basildon and East Thurrock, recently paid a visit to Stanford Rugby Club to support their pre-season charity fundraising day.

Mr Metcalfe met club members and players and lent his support to their efforts to raise money for the Paediatric & Adolescent Oncology Research Fund which seeks to raise awareness of and research a cure for child and adolescent cancers.

The local MP commented: “It was a pleasure to visit the rugby club for their day of fundraising for this worthy charity. It is always brilliant to see people come together to rally behind an important cause and I hope that they were able to raise a significant amount of money.”

As well as seeing Stanford take on Baker Rugby club, the fundraising efforts also included a conversion challenge, face painting, music, an auction and a ‘Man vs Food competition’.

Mr Metcalfe added: “I would like to thank and congratulate all involved in making the day so successful. I am sure that the Paediatric & Adolescent Oncology Research Fund will be extremely grateful for any contribution and I hope that people enjoyed visiting the club as much as I did.”

“ I would like to wish Stanford all the best for the coming season and will be keeping any eye on their progress!”