Earlier this year, we asked our members to select their preferred cause operated by LCFC in the Community which the Foxes Trust would accordingly support. Additionally, we are happy to announce that Union FS are to work in combination with the Trust on this drive.
We have the aim to grow awareness of such a cause and fundraise to help assist LCFC in the Community to provide support and assistance. Our most selected cause was mental health and after discussions with LCFC In the Community, we are directly supporting their ‘Goal Difference’ scheme.
Goal Difference is a counselling service provided which is supported by LCFC and its community arm. With therapy sessions hosted at King Power Stadiums’ executive boxes on non-match days over a 10-week programme alongside other well-being sessions.
Mind, the UK mental health charity, state that one in four people experience mental health problems annually and the rates amongst men, children and younger people are increasing. One in five people within England experienced anxiety or depression in any given week.
And based on the Adult Psychology Morbidity Survey, Mind state that over the course of someone’s lifetime:
One in four people have suicidal thoughts,
One in ten people self-harm and,
One in 13 people attempt suicide.
Over the coming weeks and months, the Trust and Union FS will be carrying out awareness drop-ins, fundraising activities and constant coverage that it’s good to reach out and say I’m not okay.
We encourage anyone who wishes to further join this cause please contact ourselves or Union FS.
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