Torquay United AFC is joining forces with the Torbay Hospital League of Friends in a bid to make this Christmas more special for both the patients and staff.
Traditionally, the festive period is the time of year when the Club’s players and staff pay a visit to the hospital to spread some much-needed Christmas, however with the covid-19 pandemic continuing to make this impossible, United are delighted to have partnered up with the League of Friends to ensure that none of the patients or staff are forgotten about this year.
From December 1st, Torquay United will be launching an online Advent Calendar, with prizes on offer every day up until Christmas Eve to supporters purchasing a raffle ticket for just £5. Fans are welcome to purchase as many tickets as they like, with the more tickets purchased increasing their chances of winning and – more importantly – directly benefitting the patients and staff at Torbay Hospital, with all profits made being presented to the League of Friends for this specific purpose.
On each day leading up to the 24th, a new ‘window’ of our Online Advent Calendar will be opened via our website, with prizes drawn from the following:
- Official TUAFC Scarf
- Official TUAFC Hat
- Official TUAFC Gym Bag
- Official TUAFC Metal Chilly Bottle
- Official TUAFC Calendar
- Official TUAFC Mug
- Official TUAFC Drinks Bottle
- Official TUAFC Glass
- Four Tickets to United v Stockport on December 11th
- Four Tickets to United v Yeovil on December 26th
- Official TUAFC Pen & Torch Set
- Official TUAFC Pen
- Official TUAFC Club Tie
- Signed 1899 Magazine
- Official TUAFC Football
- Official TUAFC Blackout Shirt
- Official TUAFC Snood
- Official TUAFC Cap
- Official TUAFC Car Sun Visor
- Official TUAFC Champions 2019 Double DVD
- Official TUAFC Keyring
- Official TUAFC Autograph Book
- Football Manager 2022
The best prize of all though, will be saved for last, with Christmas Eve’s raffle winner becoming the proud owner of a 2021/22 signed home shirt!
Originally set up last year, the Covid Emergency Appeal was set up to provide welcome relief to both the hospital’s staff and its patients, with many staff working long hours, and patients experiencing some of their loneliest moments, alone from their family and friends.
With a set target of £200 for each ward, all proceeds raised will go towards making life that little bit more bearable, by funding purchases for non-medical equipment, such as TVs, mobile phones or tablets, as well as other items, to help bring a smile to everyone’s face during this difficult period.
In addition to the raffle, the Club will also be offering those in the Children’s Ward free tickets to attend a future match to Plainmoor with their parents, to give some of the youngest patients something to look forward to in 2022.
Gulls boss Gary Johnson had this to say regarding the Club’s latest community initiative:
“OK, Yellow Army, let’s help Torbay Hospital by buying your raffle tickets – hopefully you’ll be one of the lucky people that wins a prize. As you know, it’s going to a good cause. Good luck!”
Phil White, of Torbay Hospital League of Friends, said the following:
“Torbay Hospital League of Friends are delighted to have been chosen by Torquay United Football Club to receive the profits from their Christmas Advent raffle, which will run each day until Christmas Eve with all kinds of exciting prizes being offered on a daily basis.
“All the money we receive will enable us to continue supporting Torbay Hospital in a variety of ways but especially the Covid Emergency Appeal to help both Staff and Patients through these difficult times. In addition, we are looking to continue with other projects – currently our major project is to support the purchase of much needed new equipment in the Acute Medical Unit currently being constructed on Level 2.”
“Happy Christmas, and good luck to everyone who buys a raffle ticket!”
There is no limit to the number of tickets supporters can purchase, with a new winner being announced each day. Tickets are available NOW, and can be purchased every day until the final draw closes at midday on December 24th 2021.
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