Local mums worked hard on Mother’s Day, as they joined family and friends at the big local derby between Worcester Warriors and Gloucester where spectators pegged out shirts, shorts and boots all in the name of charity.
With tensions on the pitch rising, Warriors fans were asked to stand side-by-side with rivals Gloucester in donating unwanted kit to international rugby charity, SOS/iRB Kit Aid.
Nearly 1,000 pieces of kit were hung out on special washing lines surrounding Sixways Stadium, with volunteers from the charity on hand to help fans with their contributions.
The Sixways Kit Amnesty was hosted by Worcester Warriors, in partnership with official club sponsor and community partner, npower, to inspire supporters to back a good cause as well as their team.
Tom Ryder, marketing and community manager at Worcester Warriors, said: “We have thoroughly enjoyed hosting Gloucester and thank them for their efforts in supporting our first ever Sixways Kit Amnesty. We look forward to working with them on similar projects in the future.”
SOS/iRB Kit Aid encourages rugby fans from across the UK to share their love of the game by helping make a difference to young enthusiasts in poorer nations around the world.
Carol Hart, community involvement manager at npower, added: “This event has met with such a terrific response, and the generosity of these fans will provide a real boost to developing junior rugby in less fortunate countries around the world.”
For more information visit: www.sosirbkitaid.org.