A very special thank you 💙
There are some people who deserve a very special mention because without their incredible support, dedication and hard work, days like this simply wouldn’t happen.
Maria Howden, where do we start?
Your commitment to Legend on the Bench has been absolutely incredible. You have put so much time, energy and love into helping us raise the funds needed to get these benches into communities, and you never seem to stop.
You don’t just raise money, you help create hope. Not just for LOTB but for everyone who needs help and support.
You have been there time and time again, and I honestly don’t know how we could ever thank you enough for everything you have done for us and for the families and communities these benches are helping. Maria you are a Saint.💙
Ray Berry, thank you from the bottom of our hearts too. Your support, generosity and belief in what we are doing has made such a difference. You have helped turn fundraising into something that creates a lasting legacy in communities, and that means more than words can really say. Attending every bench reveal and often adding your words to the occasion, you are a star.💙
And to East Kent Spurs what can I say?
You have been absolutely magnificent.
The way you have got behind Legend on the Bench and helped raise the money for these benches across Kent has been phenomenal. This is what football is supposed to be about, people coming together, using their love of their club and their community to help others. 💙
To Maria, Ray and everyone at East Kent Spurs, thank you for believing in us and for helping us turn the idea of a suicide prevention bench into something real that people can actually sit on, talk on and find comfort and hope there.
Your names will always be part of the story behind these benches, and I hope you realise just how much good you are helping to create.💙💙🙏🙏
