On 28th November, Wigan Athletic Champions mentors and some of their mentees completed a sponsored bike ride from Southport to the Brick Community Stadium, raising funds to support the installation of a bleed control cabinet in their local community.
The day began with pupils from primary, secondary and SEND schools across the Southport Learning Trust taking part in a 2-mile run. This concluded with the handover of a bleed control kit, highlighting young people working together across the region to raise awareness and prevent knife harm.
The event provided a meaningful opportunity for young people to contribute to a cause that could help save lives, while building confidence, perseverance and positive relationships with trusted adult role models.
Champions Mentor Jack Corless said: “This was a great experience for our young people to take part in, they got behind the cause and showed hard work and determination throughout. Well done to all that took part and helped us raise funds for a bleed control cabinet, that will be placed outside the Brick Community Stadium to potentially save lives.”
