THE Shrimps are backing the Football League's official charity Help the Heroes at their game against Grimsby Town on Saturday.
From 6 March to 14 March all 72 member clubs are continuing to pledge their support to Help for Heroes - The Football League's official charity partner for the 2009/10 season - by dedicating a home game to the charity which rehabilitates wounded army personnel.
The cause this week was supported by Prince William - an ardent supporter of The British Armed Forces - has applauded the united and unprecedented week of action that has been designed to raise awareness and vital funds for Help for Heroes.
"The Football League's week of action to support Help for Heroes is a superb way getting behind the men and women of the Armed Services, who lay their lives on the line for us - and so many of whom have been badly wounded," said Prince William.
"These Servicemen and women, for whom duty is everything, have earned the support of this country. I urge everyone at a League game to get behind Help for Heroes in any way they can."
The Prince's praise comes just days after both the Minister for Sport, Gerry Sutcliffe and the Shadow Sports and Olympics Minister, Hugh Robertson MP backed Football for Heroes week.
From royalty to all sides of the House of Commons, the scope of support for The Football League's work with Help for Heroes demonstrates the nationwide passion for the charity that has generated a colossal £40m in just 28 months.
During the week of action, all 72 managers will wear the iconic Help for Heroes wristbands on the touchline with teams emerging from the tunnel behind the charity's banner. Each squad will also sign a specially designed Help for Heroes football to be auctioned off to raise money for our Heroes.
The Football League's support for Help for Heroes will continue until the culmination of the 2009/10 season with clubs planning events right up until the climax of the current campaign. Club secretary Neil Marsdin said: "We are delighted to be able to do something that supports those in our armed forces who risk their lives on behalf of their coiuintry.
"We look forward to welcoming the servicemen and women to Christie Park for what is set to be a great day out for the whole family, and we are sure our fans will show their appreciation. With certain forces having their headquarters based in this area we are acutely aware of the difficulties and anxieties affecting the families of our armed personnel. We hope that today shows that this area is both supportive and sympathetic to the role they all play.''
You can donate to Help for Heroes by visiting www.bmycharity.com/V2/footballleague.
