# JJB Sports donates signed Newcastle shirt for charity

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2008/04/14/jjb-sports-donates-signed-newcastle-shirt-charity/
- Published: 2008-04-14T12:40:20+01:00
- Author: Howard Lake

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JJB Sports on Newcastle Shopping Park paid a visit to the local fire station in 
Byker this week to donate a signed Newcastle United shirt, which will be used to
raise funds for the Fire Services National Benevolent Fund.

Established 60 years ago, the Fire Services National Benevolent Fund provides support
and assistance to serving and retired fire service personnel and their dependants.
The charity has continuously evolved to meet the changing needs of the UK Fire and
Rescue services, providing sheltered accommodation, recuperation, rehabilitation
and therapy in addition to financial support for those in need.

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The signed shirt will be auctioned off at Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service’s
Summer Ball on May 2nd at St. James Park, to help contribute to the £9 million per
year needed to maintain the charity’s services.

![JJB Sports Manager Andy Clough with station manager Bill Forster](https://www.
fundraising.co.uk/files/u11/jjb_shirt_donation.jpg "JJB Sports Manager Andy Clough
with station manager Bill Forster")

Andy Clough, manager at the JJB Store commented, "I am really pleased to be able
to donate the signed shirt, on behalf of JJB Sports, for the Fire Services National
Benevolent Fund. We wanted to recognise the great work they do and give something
back to those that risk their lives on a daily basis."

Newcastle East Community Fire Station manager at Byker, Bill Foster explained, “
The charity provides such an important service to over 11,000 people every year;
it is great to receive the signed Newcastle shirt from JJB Sports, which will help
raise funds to continue the charity’s valuable work.”

For the latest sports trends visit JJB Sports, Newcastle Shopping Park, Byker, Newcastle-
Upon-Tyne or log on to – www.jjbsports.com

For further information on the Fire Service Benevolent Fund please contact fu*********@*******
rg.uk or 01256 366 566

-ENDS-

For further information please contact

Vicki Lamb / Gemma Chruszcz, Mere PR

Tel: 0161 929 8700

Email: vi***@*****co.uk ge****@*****co.uk

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