We are proud to announce that our game this weekend against Wasps will be dedicated to Restart Rugby – the charity which supports professional players suffering from serious injury, illness or hardship.
Together with all Premiership Rugby clubs, we’re aiming to help raise £10,000 to support players such as former Warriors flanker James Collins, who was just 25 when a devastating head injury forced his retirement.
Collins said: “After dedicating my life to the game, I had lost not only my career, but also my main passion and focus in life, my financial independence and, hardest of all, my health. I’m hugely thankful for the emotional and financial support I’ve had from Restart Rugby. Without their help there is no way I could have reached the level of recovery I am currently at now.”
There’ll be lots going on at the game, but in the meantime take a look at the Restart Rugby Weekend online auction site to….
- Bid on fantastic signed Worcester Warriors and England memorabilia
- Get your exclusive Restart Rugby #LiftTheWeight t-shirt as worn by our players during their warm-up this weekend
- Wear yours with pride and tweet your photo: @RestartRugby
- Text RUGB00 £5 to 70070 to donate £5
- Find out more about Restart Rugby and how they support players like James – watch and share the charity’s new film and help spread vital awareness
Jonny Arr said: “Join us and support Restart Rugby and help make a difference to our players when they lose the game they love and have nowhere else to turn.”
Everything raised will support our players when they need us most. Thank you.