Being a "weegie" football is close to my heart. I know there are a lot of other weegies who feel the same and who will read this. I hope after you have read this post you will visit the Dreamfields website and get involved. http://www.dreamfieldsproject.org/ourdream.aspx This is a fantastic project founded by John Perlman of Kaya FM Radio and sponsored by BHP Billiton and Old Mutual who jointly funded the start up phase. More money and help is needed to realise John's vision so please dig deep to put resources for playing soccer into township and rural schools across South Africa — quickly, efficiently and in a way that reaches the most remote corners of our country. Dreamfields provide DreamBags, full sets of kit, to schools across the country, stages DreamEvents to celebrate the spirit of soccer and believe that lasting change must transform the places where children play — and so also help to restore soccer fields wherever they can. Please contact me if you wish to help.
Just R40 (£3) pays for a new soccer ball — all you need to get a pick-up game started. Most South African kids have never had new boots — R150 (£11.50) will change that. And nothing beats the feeling of being part of a team — R2 200 (£169.25) buys a full set of shirts, shorts and socks, complete with numbers and logos. DreamBags cost R5 500 (£425), but the inspiration they provide is priceless. Each DreamBag contains three soccer balls, 15 pairs of boots and 15 sets of kit, including numbered shirts, shorts and socks. Kit is supplied in the colour chosen by the school and boots provided according to sizes requested by the teacher in charge of the team. Let's face it, in the UK £425 is what you would pay for ONE Celtic or Rangers Kit and that does not include the ball or the boots!!!
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