George Friend was more than a player for the
@Boro
, he was a community champion in an adopted home. He will be a huge loss for us at the Foundation and across Teesside. Remember the £10,000 he helped raised for the steelworkers?
Thank you for everything George, a true gentleman.
Goodbye and thank you.
After 16 years of unstinted dedication to the communities supported by us, today was the last day as Head of
@MFCFoundation
for
@helenabowman18
who has led the organisation with vigour and distinction.
Good luck in your new role with the
@Boro
!
Lights up all around the Riverside for Leo 🔦
The thoughts of everyone at
@Boro
and MFC Foundation are with the club's former goalkeeping coach this evening.
Following the news late last night of his move to
@realsaltlake
we'd like to take this opportunity to thank
@mdrcrooks
for everything he did for us here at Middlesbrough Football Club Foundation.
Tree was as big an inspiration off the pitch as he was on it and we're genuinely
💬 'He absolutely loves the Foundation to bits... it's his whole 🌎'
Nick Walton has Downs Syndrome, and has been working as a volunteer at
@Boro
for over 2⃣0⃣ years! 😲
He's now been with us for three years, and he is the life and soul of the Foundation! ❤️
#WeekOfAction
His hair will be fine and maybe he'll score a belter one more time, but
@mdrcrooks
is always looking to help. The
@Boro
Community Player of the Season has recorded a series a short videos where he signs words or phrases.
With today in mind we start with this.
@Boro
@EFLTrust
.
@Boro
defender
@Danny_Batth
and his
@Foundation__DB
have spent their Christmas Eve delivering presents to children in need across Teesside today with MFC Foundation! 🎁
Danny and his partner Natalie joined Annaleigh from MFCF for the visits! 🎄
#UTB
🔴⚪️
For everyone in Middlesbrough who has asked about getting involved with Carrick’s Boot Room now is your chance! ⭐️ Dig out your unwanted or outgrown boots or astro trainers 👟 Bring them to the game on Saturday & drop them at the collection point outside the club shop! 🗑️📍
Happy birthday to Nick Walton from everybody at
@MFCFoundation
and we're pretty sure from everyone that knows him.
Nick has been a volunteer with the club and us since the Riverside opened 25 years ago.
Have a good day Nick. 🎂
@Boro
@EFL
@EFLTrust
Today we say goodbye to our Fundraising & Events Coordinator, Diane O'Connell, who is leaving us after 2⃣9⃣ years with
@Boro
and the Foundation.
280 characters is not enough to say how grateful we are for her time here, but we wish her the very best in her new role! 🔴⚪️
#UTB
A big thank you to the
@Boro
players who came to our presentation yesterday, watched our inspirational film and promised once more to play their part in our community. Good luck this season lads!
#UTB
MFC Foundation cares deeply about our community. We also like to look after our own.
So today’s Midday Message is to one of our own, Nick Walton is a much-loved volunteer - he's been with
@Boro
and us for 25 years.
It’s Nick’s birthday today. Happy Birthday Nick.
The family of Alastair Brownlee have issued a heartfelt thanks to everyone who played a part in making the inaugural MFC Foundation Ali Brownlee Parmo Party a success.
Story and picture gallery from a night which raised over £1,100 for the Foundation 👇
The final push is on!
@clairestreeter1
and Alice are into the final 6 miles of their journey from the Riverside to Old Trafford raising money for
@MFCFoundation
and the creation of a dementia hub. Closing in on their destination and their £10,000 target.
It was typical of Duncan Watmore the man, not just the player, that he left with a classy message for the fans after 97 appearances for the
@Boro
We're raffling a
@Boro
shirt signed by Duncan, who goes with our thanks for supporting MFC Foundation.
#MFCFoundationMiddayMessage
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.
#RemembranceDay2021
Well he’s only gone and won it! 😲👏
Massive congratulations to MFC Foundation’s Liam Watson, who has won
@WeAreCoachCore
Mentor of the Year Award! 🏅
Well done Liam! 🔴⚪️
#UTB
Great news that
@boro
are one of only 12 clubs in the
@EFL
to be given Gold Awards status in the Family Excellence Scheme for the exceptional family experience they provide for supporters on matchdays and we're honoured to have played our part ☺️
We are extremely proud to have been chosen as one of
@Barclays
UK charity partners, selected for our meaningful work within the Tees Valley community. A donation of £100,000 will enhance sustainable food options for the foreseeable future.
Full story 👉
We’ve been back out helping package and deliver donations to Middlesbrough Council to support their effort, a women’s refuge and foodbanks.
This was purchased with funds donated by the
@Boro
players.
Thanks lads, much appreciated by all concerned.
From Dublin to Teesside! ✈️ 🇮🇪
Massive round of applause to dedicated
@Boro
fan Leon, who travelled all the way from Ireland for today’s course! 👏
#UTB
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It has been confirmed that many schools across the region will be affected by a teacher's strike tomorrow.
Once more, to ease the workload for parents and guardians, we are opening the outdoor 3G pitch at the Herlingshaw from 9am-3pm as ‘free to play’.
Details ☎️ 01642 282128
To be named Community Club of the Year for the North East and Yorkshire is an honour bestowed upon
@Boro
for the second time in three years, we're humbled and thrilled.
Here's
@MFCFoundation
's story
And here's our annual report
We’re delighted that
@Inrictus
is supporting our inaugural Memory Walk with his own route down under 🚶♂️
Here’s why he’s keen to help those living with dementia and related conditions across Teesside ❤️
Our condolences are offered to the friends and family of Captain Sir Tom Moore, a man who touched the hearts and inspired so many nationally. Locally he was the inspiration behind the mural made by pupils at
@SkeltonPrimary
that has pride of place in the Riverside's GRFZ.
As you may be aware, many schools across the region will be affected by a teacher's strike tomorrow.
To ease the workload for parents and guardians, we are opening the outdoor 3G pitch at the Herlingshaw from 9am-3pm as a ‘free to play’.
☎️ 01642 282128 if you need any details.
Great news
@Boro
The measure of the man is seen away from the pitch too and he has been a great support to us here at MFC Foundation.
Look forward to more celebrations on and off the pitch
@mdrcrooks
We are honoured to be included alongside so many impactful programmes delivered by leading clubs and organisations who have their communities at heart. In thanking
@EFDN
for their recognition,
@MFCFoundation
congratulates everyone on this list.
@EFLTrust
@Boro
More than Football Award longlist 🏆
10 projects have been selected. The goal of the More than Football Award is to honour the best social initiatives in Europe delivered by a European club, league or FA.
Read more: 👉
#EFDN
#morethanfootball
Stadium tours are scheduled to return on Thursday August 4th.
They will run on Thursday and Saturday afternoons each week (except for home games), starting at 1pm and finishing at 4pm. Each tour lasts between 45-60 minutes.
Booking details ⬇️
@Boro
For the first time ever MFC Foundation will appear on the front of the Boro shirts when QPR are the visitors in Neil Warnock's first home game in charge.
The match-worn shirts will then be auctioned, with proceeds going to us here at the Foundation.
MFC Foundation are delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted for 'Charity of the Year' in the North East Charity Awards 2018! 😲
Congratulations to our dedicated staff & supporters, who continue to inspire hope & confidence throughout Teesside! 🔴⚪️
#NECharityAwards
If you were at the game, or seen pictures from it, you'll realise
@MFCFoundation
were on the front of the
@Boro
shirt instead of 32Red today thanks to the generosity of
@KindredGroup
Those shirts are now up for auction, including goalscorer
@mdrcrooks
Every town has it’s traditions, in Middlesbrough it’s going to support the Boro.
Even when we’re not together on matchday, one thing stays the same – our passion for our fans and this community.
🔴⚪️
#UTB
We were honored to welcome HRH The Princess Royal to the Riverside Stadium this afternoon! 😃
The Princess visited the Willie Maddren Education Centre, and observed a few of our programmes in action! 📸
Click here for the full story 👉 🔴⚪️
#UTB
READ: 'Middlesbrough give refugees football kit and feeling of belonging'
Check out the full story in the
@guardian
on how MFC Foundation &
@Boro
are using the 'Club Together' programme to help refugees on Teesside! 👉 🔴⚪️
#RiversideBySide
The importance of the work of Foundations and clubs like ours along with other Club Community Organisations across the country has been highlighted in a new report published today.
For the first time a social value has been attributed to the work of
@EFL
clubs as a collective.
We were honoured to be part of history as, for the first time ever, Iftar was taken at the Riverside.
The fast-breaking evening meal during the month of Ramadhan was taken on a night of faith, socialising and business interaction.
Never before has the Islamic community of
Boro duo
@mdrcrooks
and
@barlaser_97
together with
@BoroWomen
striker Amber Rodgers joined in our Think With Your Feet Session on Tuesday, in support of
#WorldMentalHealthDay
.
The trio surprised participants at the Herlingshaw Centre in Eston, joining in drills and hosting a Q&A
We were delighted to support
@Boro
inside and outside the ground today as fans were welcomed back to the Riverside.
Whether is was a friendly word, face mask provider, or ballboy/girl we were happy to play our part.
#UTB
.
@Boro
players have been out & about in the community today, visiting Foundation programmes across Middlesbrough, Stockton, Redcar and Darlington! 🙌
We’ll have more photos and content throughout the week, but here’s our
@instagram
story from today! 📸👇👇👇
#WeekOfAction
#UTB
💬 'MFC Foundation has quite literally, saved my life' ❤️
Adie shared his story about his struggles with mental health today to give strength & courage to others to seek help.
This is how football helped Adie... ⚽️
⬆️🔊Turn the volume up! 🔊⬆️
#WorldMentalHealthDay
Squad’s looking on point 👌🔥
The
@Boro
players head out for their warm-ups against
@BrentfordFC
proudly wearing their MFC Foundation t-shirts! Good luck lads! 🔴⚪️
#WeekOfAction
#UTB
Fantastic news! 🥳🎉
Huge round of applause to the
@Boro
Supporter Services team, who work tirelessly to provide the best experiences and care for
#Boro
fans! 👏🔴⚪️
#UTB
This continues to be a special week for us. Over the last two days, with help from the
@_MCFoundation
and
@teesside_park
we have been able to deliver food and a few presents around the region. Today alone our staff helped deliver to over 230 people who might have gone without.
In between building snowmen, why not pick up a book this afternoon? ⛄️📖
Even
@Patrick_Bamford
is getting stuck into a novel on this snow day... 😍
#WorldBookDay2018
.
@SkySportsNews
were filming at our
#WeekOfAction
event at the Herlingshaw Centre for Adult's with disabilities, alongside some of the
@Boro
players! 🎥
Check out some words from our Head of Foundation, Helena Bowman & Jonny Howson! ⚽️🔴⚪️ (Footage courtesy of Sky Sports News)
How do fancy winning a
@boro
shirt signed by Isaiah Jones?
Yes? Then is the link you need.
Tickets are £3 each, proceeds to
@MFCFoundation
and the raffle closes on December 21st at 6pm.
Winner will be notified direct.