Post by Taxigirl on Sept 7, 2005 9:29:34 GMT
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Leeds United's South African star, Lucas Radebe, will end his testimonial celebration of ten years service to the club with a special 'Tribute Dinner' at Elland Road on 9th October.
Throughout his testimonial year Lucas has raised thousands for charity, the tribute dinner is one of two final fundraising event in his quest to raise £500,000 for eight good causes, both in the UK and South Africa.
The 'Tribute Dinner', hosted by BBC's Ray Stubbs, will feature a luxury meal, video highlights of Lucas's 10 years at Leeds and a Live Chat with Lucas and a host of past and present United stars. BBC Two 'Deadringers' star impressionist Kevin Connelly and former Premier League referee Jeff Winter will provide the entertainment.
On Monday 10th October the last event of the fundraising year will take place in the form of star- studded charity golf day at the championship Moor Allerton Golf Club, Leeds.
Signed from South African side Kaiser Chiefs in 1994 alongside fellow countryman, Phil Masinga, Lucas has made over 200 appearances for United and won 69 caps for South Africa to become the Bafana Bafana's most-capped player.
Internationally, he led South Africa to victory in the 1996 African Nations Cup and followed this achievement by leading his country to their first ever World Cup finals in 1998. He again led his country to the 2002 World Cup in Japan & Korea.
On a domestic front his career highlight was undoubtedly taking part in United's 2001 Champions League venture, which ended at the semi-final stage.
Tickets for the evening are £85 per person + VAT or £800 for a table of 10 + VAT
For more information about Lucas Radebe's Testimonial Dinner or to apply for tickets
www.leedsunited.com/Webfeedback.asp?title=Lucas+Radebe+Dinner
Lucas's Charity Benefactors
SOS Childrens Villages
A worldwide charity providing a whole living environment for orphaned children. The mission statement of SOS is "Helping children who have nothing and no one"?which says it all. The charity has strong ties with FIFA and has been recently confirmed as FIFA's charity partner for the World cup 2006.
Open Arms Malawi
Malawi suffers from one of the highest recorded incidences of HIV/AIDS.
Open Arms Infant Home is a transition home providing 40 babies orphaned as a result of Aids with food, medicine and security. It also acts as a hospice to those babies who carry the HIV virus. Open Arms is totally dependent on donations to maintain its' upkeep.
Starfish
Starfish is a registered charity in the United Kingdom that supports children in South Africa who have been orphaned or made vulnerable to HIV/AIDS. By 2010 an estimated 2.3 million children will be orphaned as a result of AIDS in South Africa. If the orphaned and vulnerable children are not cared for, nurtured and educated, they will become a lost generation.
Instead of being overwhelmed by the magnitude of the HIV/AIDS pandemic, Starfish believes in helping each child, one at a time.
Lineham Farm
Lineham Farm is a residential centre on the northern outskirts of Leeds offering rural activities and outdoor pursuits to children and young people from less privileged communities in our region.
Martin House
A hospice for children and young people providing a caring and positive environment. One of still only a very few dedicated hospices for young people, Martin House operates almost entirely on donated funds.
Variety Club of Great Britain
The Variety Club, Yorkshire region, began over 40 years ago. It has one
goal- to improve the lives of sick, disabled and disadvantaged children throughout the region. It gives donations, large and small, to provide Sunshine Coaches, wheelchairs, specialist equipment and numerous other projects to enrich the lives of children less fortunate than most
Childline
Childline is the UK's free, 24-hour helpline for children in distress or danger. Trained volunteer counsellors comfort, advise and protect children and young people who may feel they have nowhere else to turn. Everyday around 4,000 children call Childline, but lack of funds means that only 1,800 of them can get through.
Teenage Cancer Unit at Leeds Teaching Hospitals
The six-bed Teenage Cancer Unit at St James's provides a specially designed service that delivers expert medical, therapeutic, supportive and social care in a 'home from home' environment for teenagers and young adults with cancer and their families across Yorkshire.
The Unit was named winner at the NHS Health and Social Care Awards 2003- New Hope Award category. LTHT is the hub of children's cancer treatment in West, North and East Yorkshire and one of 20 centres in the UK.
Leeds United's South African star, Lucas Radebe, will end his testimonial celebration of ten years service to the club with a special 'Tribute Dinner' at Elland Road on 9th October.
Throughout his testimonial year Lucas has raised thousands for charity, the tribute dinner is one of two final fundraising event in his quest to raise £500,000 for eight good causes, both in the UK and South Africa.
The 'Tribute Dinner', hosted by BBC's Ray Stubbs, will feature a luxury meal, video highlights of Lucas's 10 years at Leeds and a Live Chat with Lucas and a host of past and present United stars. BBC Two 'Deadringers' star impressionist Kevin Connelly and former Premier League referee Jeff Winter will provide the entertainment.
On Monday 10th October the last event of the fundraising year will take place in the form of star- studded charity golf day at the championship Moor Allerton Golf Club, Leeds.
Signed from South African side Kaiser Chiefs in 1994 alongside fellow countryman, Phil Masinga, Lucas has made over 200 appearances for United and won 69 caps for South Africa to become the Bafana Bafana's most-capped player.
Internationally, he led South Africa to victory in the 1996 African Nations Cup and followed this achievement by leading his country to their first ever World Cup finals in 1998. He again led his country to the 2002 World Cup in Japan & Korea.
On a domestic front his career highlight was undoubtedly taking part in United's 2001 Champions League venture, which ended at the semi-final stage.
Tickets for the evening are £85 per person + VAT or £800 for a table of 10 + VAT
For more information about Lucas Radebe's Testimonial Dinner or to apply for tickets
www.leedsunited.com/Webfeedback.asp?title=Lucas+Radebe+Dinner
Lucas's Charity Benefactors
SOS Childrens Villages
A worldwide charity providing a whole living environment for orphaned children. The mission statement of SOS is "Helping children who have nothing and no one"?which says it all. The charity has strong ties with FIFA and has been recently confirmed as FIFA's charity partner for the World cup 2006.
Open Arms Malawi
Malawi suffers from one of the highest recorded incidences of HIV/AIDS.
Open Arms Infant Home is a transition home providing 40 babies orphaned as a result of Aids with food, medicine and security. It also acts as a hospice to those babies who carry the HIV virus. Open Arms is totally dependent on donations to maintain its' upkeep.
Starfish
Starfish is a registered charity in the United Kingdom that supports children in South Africa who have been orphaned or made vulnerable to HIV/AIDS. By 2010 an estimated 2.3 million children will be orphaned as a result of AIDS in South Africa. If the orphaned and vulnerable children are not cared for, nurtured and educated, they will become a lost generation.
Instead of being overwhelmed by the magnitude of the HIV/AIDS pandemic, Starfish believes in helping each child, one at a time.
Lineham Farm
Lineham Farm is a residential centre on the northern outskirts of Leeds offering rural activities and outdoor pursuits to children and young people from less privileged communities in our region.
Martin House
A hospice for children and young people providing a caring and positive environment. One of still only a very few dedicated hospices for young people, Martin House operates almost entirely on donated funds.
Variety Club of Great Britain
The Variety Club, Yorkshire region, began over 40 years ago. It has one
goal- to improve the lives of sick, disabled and disadvantaged children throughout the region. It gives donations, large and small, to provide Sunshine Coaches, wheelchairs, specialist equipment and numerous other projects to enrich the lives of children less fortunate than most
Childline
Childline is the UK's free, 24-hour helpline for children in distress or danger. Trained volunteer counsellors comfort, advise and protect children and young people who may feel they have nowhere else to turn. Everyday around 4,000 children call Childline, but lack of funds means that only 1,800 of them can get through.
Teenage Cancer Unit at Leeds Teaching Hospitals
The six-bed Teenage Cancer Unit at St James's provides a specially designed service that delivers expert medical, therapeutic, supportive and social care in a 'home from home' environment for teenagers and young adults with cancer and their families across Yorkshire.
The Unit was named winner at the NHS Health and Social Care Awards 2003- New Hope Award category. LTHT is the hub of children's cancer treatment in West, North and East Yorkshire and one of 20 centres in the UK.