Football Aid was an idea borne out of the desire to create an exciting and rewarding way to raise funds for diabetes research. In May 2001, a lot of dreams came true. All over the country, over 1,200 people wore their team colours, walked down the tunnel and took part in a 90-minute game on the hallowed turf of their cherished clubs.

Dozens of well-known club legends lent their support to Football Aid to captain the fans’ teams. Liam Brady, Gary Mabbutt, Imre Varadi, Cyrille Regis, Steve Bull, Danny McGrain, Tommy Burns and Mark Hately are among the football heroes who have taken to the fields to lead the Football Aid players out of the tunnels.

In its first year, Football Aid raised nearly £250,000 and are looking to surpass this total in 2003. Grants were awarded to diabetes research projects, charities and voluntary organisations nominated by the clubs as well as supporting the nominated charities of the football authorities.

Football Aid has kicked off its 2002 / 2003 campaign with a new look website, team places to bid for, and a new improved version of their famous keepie-up screensaver.

Visit www.footballaid.com where you can read about the success of last years event, find out what’s new this season and bid for the chance to play on the hallowed turf of Dens Park…. Bidding starts 16th January 2003.

Click on Picture below for a pictorial account of last years event.


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