THE campaign to save Widnes Vikings carries on after a remarkable and inspiring weekend.
The community has come together to show what Vikings mean to the town and all have mucked in with donations ranging from chikdren's pocket money to a mammoth £10,000 from one lifelong supporter.
There have been bucket collections at pubs, junior clubs donating at matches, money collected at special car washes, hair cuts and a big effort to get number enrolled on VIQI.
Another big fundraising event will take place later this evening (Monday 25 January) at the Halton Stadium, from 6.30-8.30pm.
All money raised will be allocated to the VIQI fundraising efforts to help save the club.
The event, which will be open to families and all supporters, will be attended by the Vikings first team players and coaches. Supporters can pay at the door and the suggested minimum donation is £5.
The event will feature many incredible auction and raffle prizes, so please dig deep in the effort to save our club – you could own a piece of Widnes history.
At the weekend, Widnes have secured 810 new VIQI members and the crowd-funder has raised more than £50,000.
That figure was helped by a donation of £10,000 from Vikings fan Matt Taylor.
£10,000!! 😲♥️
— Widnes Vikings (@WidnesRL) February 24, 2019
We are truly astounded to have seen the level of support we have received.
This includes Matt Taylor, who has turned up today to donate £10,000 to the fight! We are simply lost for words.
Join Matt in helping to #SaveOurClub - https://t.co/vkkeZ7uY81 pic.twitter.com/j50dZCpV8u
The backing from Widnes Vikings' supporters and the wider rugby league community has been incredible.
There have been stories of young supporters selling toys and giving up pocket money to put into the Vikings pot.
🤘🏼 We’ve just had a visit from Jenson from @WestBankARLFC’s U8s, who wanted to come down and donate his pocket money from the last four weeks to our fight for survival.
— Widnes Vikings (@WidnesRL) February 24, 2019
The brilliant people of this town haven’t give up, and neither have we! 🖤 #SaveOurClub pic.twitter.com/4r8xPdpTP5
There have been plenty of messages of support from players from the past.
🙌🏻 Great to have Mike & Ste O’Neill visit the stadium today to help out with our fund raising.
— Widnes Vikings (@WidnesRL) February 24, 2019
Hear their thoughts on today’s efforts below ⬇️ #SaveOurClub pic.twitter.com/Cf07IXXERC
Danny Walker, who left the club for neighbours Warrington also sent a message.
🗣 "I'm extremely proud to have been a player for Widnes Vikings, and I certainly have a lot of love for the place..."#Club20 graduate number 11... @dannyjoewalker (PART 2)#RiseAgain #SaveOurClub #OnceAVikingAlwaysAViking pic.twitter.com/PHeyLftYXz
— Widnes Vikings (@WidnesRL) February 24, 2019
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