From Telford to Southport: Duo’s 80-mile kit mission begins this week
Kitman Tom Mansell and AFC Telford United Foundation coach Kyran Purohit will begin their journey on Wednesday.
An AFC Telford United duo are set to take on an 80-mile charity challenge this week, carrying the club’s kit ahead of the season finale.
Kitman Tom Mansell and AFC Telford United Foundation coach Kyran Purohit will begin their journey on Wednesday, April 22 morning, embarking on a four-day trek up the country to Southport for the Bucks’ last game of the season.
The pair aim to arrive at Haig Avenue in time to prepare the team’s kit ahead of kick-off at 12.30pm on Saturday, April 25.
The demanding challenge will see them transport the squad’s kit across the full distance, and kitman Tom admitted he is especially motivated for the challenge because the fixture is one of personal significance for him.
"When the fixtures get released every football fan will look straight at who they've got on the opening day, who they've got around Christmas and the new year and who they've got on the last day, and Southport is always a side I look out for," Tom Mansell explained. "Even when I was just a supporter of the club in the stands Southport was always a nice away day for me.
"I remember I took my daughter there one season which was really nice, and when I saw we had them on the final day I thought there would be no better way to close out the season than with a fundraiser for charity.”
Both Mansell and Purohit have been preparing for the journey and are encouraging fans and the wider community to show their support, whether by donating or cheering them on along the route.
The pair are fundraising for two charities - Prostate Cancer UK and Alder Hey Children Hospital.
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