The Wigan Athletic Supporters Club FA Cup night, held at Sharpy’s last month went down as a tremendous success. Not many Football Clubs allow their fans to get a picture with the FA Cup in their hands and we would like to thank the Club and Sharpy’s for helping us put this night on.
On the subject of thank yous, we have had a letter sent to us by the Wigan Youth Zone Director, John Harker due to the fantastic amount raised on the night for WYZ. It reads:
I am writing to express my sincere thanks to the Members of Wigan Athletic Supporters Club for their generous contribution towards Wigan Youth Zone (Wigan Boys and Girls Club Charity).
The £271.40p raised will go towards providing support for young people in Wigan and we at WYZ really appreciate people helping to raise funds in order to keep the Youth Zone sustainable.
We have had some really generous Founders who gave funds to build this fantastic facility but it is now up to me and my team to raise the funds required for the on-going running costs and every penny helps.
You may be aware that our first month since opening has been amazing with over 13,000 visits from young people in the first 3 weeks. We have had to take on additional staff to cater for on average, 500 young people per session with over 700 on two occasions in the first week. We have fantastic support though and a great team of staff who are all coping well.
Once again, thank you ever so much for your kind consideration, please pass on my warmest regards to all at the supporters club and all those who contributed, rest assured that every penny will put to good use. Good luck for next season, ‘Back to the Premiership’!!
Yours Sincerely.
John Harker MBE
Director/General Manager
Wigan Youth Zone
