Members of the MAN v FAT Rugby neighborhood got here collectively on the finish of March to lift important funds for the #4Ed Basis.
#4Ed Basis, arrange in 2022 after Ed Slater, who performed for Gloucester Rugby and Leicester Tigers, was identified with Motor Neurone Illness.
Ed’s management qualities and tenacity earned him plaudits from teammates and followers alike and now the MAN v FAT neighborhood will play their half to recognise his profession and the necessity for assist for these with MND.
And members of the MAN v FAT Rugby golf equipment in Cheltenham and Leicester got here collectively to assist increase funds on the finish of March.
Stuart Croft, who led the fundraising occasion, informed us extra.
1) How did the occasion go on Saturday?
The occasion exceeded all of our expectations. Bournville Rugby Membership proved fantastic hosts. 24 gamers took half in an 80 minute marathon match, and very like the official recreation between the Cherry and Whites and The Tigers, Leicester ran out comfy winners.
There was some wonderful rugby performed by each side. The chairman of Bournville offered the trophy to the profitable captain within the bar over drinks and bacon butties, earlier than gamers headed off to Villa Park. The full raised by the 2 groups was over £2,500.
2) How good was it to share tales and experiences with different members of the MAN v FAT neighborhood?
It was nice to fulfill up with others within the Man v Fats household and to re-establish hyperlinks made on the nationwide championships in September.
3) Did you get pleasure from the remainder of the day on the match?
Sadly for the Gloucester contingent, the sport at Villa Park was considerably of a disappointment, solely tempered by bumping into Gloucester legends Phil Vickery and Mike Tindall within the automobile park!
4) Do you’ve some other future fundraising plans in thoughts?
The Slater Cup match will now turn out to be an annual occasion with the Leicester boys being informed to maintain the trophy shining for after we reclaim it subsequent yr. On the similar time, MAN v FAT Cheltenham are hoping to achieve out to different groups for matches with the potential for a tour being talked about.
