Warriors’ Sam Betty has been announced as the Club’s official Player Ambassador for Acorns Children’s Hospice for a second year.
The flanker, who has played for Warriors since 2011, continues in the role for the 2015/16 season, to help support the charity in its work providing care for local life-threatened and life-limited children and young people and their families.
Speaking of the announcement, Betty said: “This is a cause very close to my heart. It’s an honour to be able to support the charity and its work.
“I will do my best to continue to raise awareness of the vital care the charity provides, both at the hospice and out in the community.”
In his role as ambassador, Betty will continue to make regular visits to Acorns for the Three Counties, based in Bath Road, to meet children, families and staff, and take part in a variety of activities alongside his teammates.
He added: “With this being Acorns for the Three Counties’ 10th anniversary year, it’s an honour to be able to fulfil the role once again.
“We have lots planned and we are again looking forward to Warriors’ annual Charity Matchday in the New Year.”
Acorns offers a network of specialist palliative care and support for babies, children and young people with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions and support for their families.
The charity relies on fundraising from the local community to raise the nearly £9 million per year needed to continue.
Charlotte Anson, Corporate Fundraising Officer at Acorns, said: “We are thrilled that Sam will be supporting us in the role as official Player Ambassador this year.
“Sam demonstrates great enthusiasm and a real understanding of our work and we would like to say a huge thank you for all he has done to-date.
“We very much look forward to working with Sam and everyone at Sixways this season.”
In the last year Acorns for the Three Counties has supported more than 180 children and over 230 families, including those who are bereaved.
To find about more about Acorns and how you can help raise vital funds, click here.