Liverpool Football Therapy

Colin Dolan is organizing this fundraiser.

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One of Liverpool Football Therapy's participants aunt Laura Whittle and her friend Gemma Unsworth are doing a Skydive & Absail to help raise much needed funds. Laura Whittle has witnessed the positive effect LFT has made to her nephew Tom Rivers, she is proud to show her support for Tom and his fellow participants.

LFT support adults affected by mental ill health through the power of football.

"I had no idea what to expect when I first attended the weekly sessions, three years later I can say it has been one of the best decisions I've ever made. I settled in immediately and was so impressed by just how many people could relate to how I was feeling on a day to day basis. I've made fantastic friendships and also a relationship from being involved, I know if I am ever struggling there are many who are available to help support me, so many have had similar lived experiences so we all support each other regularly. Over the three years my mental health has improved so much and I've had amazing experiences I will never forget" Thomas River (Liverpool Football Therapy participant)

Liverpool Football Therapy host 2 x 2hr weekly 5-a-side sessions in Merseyside, these sessions are open to any adult affected by mental ill health or experiencing poor mental wellbeing, all abilities and all genders are welcome to get involved in the fun, no pressure, non judgmental sessions, no need for referrals.

LFT was formed in 2019 and has since hosted in excess of 500 kickabout sessions, played in several small sided leagues, been involved in many one off small-sided tournaments and have gone on to form an 11-a-side team too, with over 100 active participants involved they provide many opportunities to represent LFT at a range of abilities. As well as being successful on the pitch LFT has had a huge impact on many people's lives.

Funds raised will go towards covering the cost of hosting the fun sessions, no funds are ever used as salaries, all work undertaken is done solely by volunteers.