A group of friends has continued to raise funds for a charity that helps with men’s mental health and has also donated two dozen pairs of football boots to local youngsters.
The 4th Movember Cup was held in July, with the two football clubs that make up Moteambridboro—Bridlington Spa FC and Flamborough FC—battling once again for local bragging rights in the Mo-Derby.
An entertaining 90 minutes saw the scores level at 5-5, taking us to a penalty shootout where Bridlington Spa FC would get their hands on the Movember Cup for the second time, with star man Rowan Abbott taking the Player of the Match trophy home with him.
Said Ryan Wilson: “The big game was accompanied by the first of hopefully many Brid Boro Boot Room Stalls, a Moteambridboro project that sets out to donate as many boots as possible for those who need them, judgment-free and payment-free, with an optional donation towards further boot giveaways and our 2025 Movember campaign.”
Elliot Traves and Ryan Wilson collected over 80 pairs of football boots through donations both on the day and at our boot collection point (EE Bridlington), as well as sponsorship funding from Pineapple Joe’s and Vins Vintage. A special thanks goes to the students of George Pindar School, who, through their generosity, collectively contributed 50+ pairs for those who need them the most!
Added Ryan: “24 pairs of boots were given away, and the smiles on kids’ faces as they left with their new football boots made all the hard work and time spent worth it. We are hoping to hold our second stall sometime in August. Please check our Facebook page – Brid Boro Boot Room for more updates.”
“The warm weather and entertainment on offer had drawn in a large crowd of spectators and supporters—a fun football match with a much deeper purpose: to help mates support their mates, to raise awareness and funds for Movember.
“Our total for money raised on the day was £345.08, with the funds contributing towards Movember’s aim to stop men dying too young. The group gave thanks to all involved on the day; whether you played, supported, sponsored, or donated, you all helped make it such a wonderful day.”
