Wheelchair Rugby 5s is rolling into the Beacon of Light on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 April 2024. The Allied Mobility Wheelchair Rugby 5s competition tips off at 9am and will go on until 5pm each day. Admission is free to all and all sports fans are welcome to join the action.
Special Foundation of Light Day activities and fundraising initiatives to get involved with in the SAFC Matchday Fan Zone.
Popular landmarks throughout the region will join the Beacon in lighting up red in support of the big day, including Hylton Castle, The Spire Bridge, Sunderland Empire, Penshaw Monument and Souter Lighthouse.
Sunderland Strollers took part in Red and White Week by dedicating their main club night to Foundation of Light’s Heart on Your Sleeve campaign.
Have a look at what’s going on and what’s coming up at the Beacon of Light…
Beacon of Light will be hosting a dedicated ‘Level Playing Field’ matchday fan zone with the help of the Premier League Fans Fund.
Beacon of Light will be hosting a dedicated LGBTQ+ matchday fan zone with the help of the Premier League Fans Fund.
Foundation of Light is teaming up with 4Louis and Sunderland and South Tyneside Hospitals to help make a real difference to bereaved fathers in the local area. At 4Louis FC, it's not about football skills; it's about finding comfort and connection in a welcoming environment.
Cheeki Monkeys Baby & Children’s Market is the largest organiser of nearly new baby sales in the UK. Parents and Grandparents can buy or sell a wide range of quality, gently used babies' and children’s items, all items are intended for maternity, babies and young children.