20 Mai 2024
On Sunday 12th May, a group of Cardiff City supporters took on an exhilarating challenge by abseiling down the iconic Cardiff City Stadium. This event, designed for the most dedicated City fans, aimed to raise essential funds to support our mission of Changing Lives and Transforming Cardiff City Communities.
A huge thank you to everyone who signed up to represent us, we’re so grateful for your support.
Our participants collectively raised an impressive £6,400, which will go towards addressing inequalities in health and education, and to build stronger communities.
There's still time to contribute and support our abseilers until August 2024. To donate, get
Knowing that the official charity of Cardiff City FC supports local children and young people by offering sports and development opportunities is incredible/
Bethany, a seasoned fundraiser for the Community Foundation, having taken part in Barry Island 10k, Cardiff Bay 10k, Cardiff Half Marathon, also descended down the side of the stadium.
"I discovered the Community Foundation through posters around the ground and email newsletters highlighting their impactful work, which truly resonated with me. Knowing that the official charity of Cardiff City FC supports local children and young people by offering sports and development opportunities is incredible and something I felt compelled to support.
I really encourage others to take on challenges for the Foundation, helping to provide life-changing opportunities for young and underprivileged individuals in our community, enabling more people to reach their potential."
#TeamWillis
A combined Contractor and Client Group from Willis Construction and Cadwyn Housing Association also teamed up to brave abseiling down CCFC Stadium.
A Willis Construction representative, said:
"This is the first of many community engagement activities we’ll be undertaking with Cadwyn as we commence our exciting new project in Canton, and it would be great if we have the support from our supply chain and partners from the beginning."
Congratulations to all that took part once again, thank you so much for your support.
You can take on a challenge anytime, anywhere and help raise money for Cardiff City FC Community Foundation. You can set up your fundraising page and share it with friends, family, and colleagues. Find out more about what we do here!
Working together, the Club and our communities can achieve great things.
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