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Middlesbrough Football Club Foundation Inspiring Confidence, Inspiring Hope. The official charitable arm of @Boro. Instagram - https://t.co/5ecfuX2j5V
Middlesbrough
Joined February 2013
Weโre delighted to unveil our new ๐๐ค๐๐๐ฉ๐๐๐ง ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฐ-๐ฎ๐ด ๐ฆ๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐ด๐. Read more here:
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MUST WATCH | The moment our disability group walked into the @Boro home dressing room and saw their own kits hanging on the pegs. ๐ฎ๐
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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 ยฃ10,000 he helped raised for the steelworkers?. Thank you for everything George, a true gentleman.
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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!
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Lights up all around the Riverside for Leo ๐ฆ. The thoughts of everyone at @Boro and MFC Foundation are with the club's former goalkeeping coach this evening.
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HE'S ARRIVED! โถ๏ธ. MFCF Ambassador Jeff Stelling has made his way to @Boro's Riverside Stadium on his #MarchforMen in aid of @ProstateUK! ๐๐
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WATCH | @Boro striker @AlvaroNegredo10 went above & beyond his mascot duties on Saturday, as he got down to tie the laces of a young boy. โฝ๏ธ
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Dance break! ๐บ๐๐ผ. @preston_primary pupils are trying to teach @Boro striker @BrittOfficials how to floss! ๐๐ดโช๏ธ #EFLDayOfAction #UTB
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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
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๐ฌ 'He absolutely loves the Foundation to bits. it's his whole ๐' . Nick Walton has Downs Syndrome, and has been working as a volunteer at @Boro for over 2โฃ0โฃ years! ๐ฒ. He's now been with us for three years, and he is the life and soul of the Foundation! โค๏ธ #WeekOfAction
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The winner of todayโs Boro Lotto, Liz Costa, a @OfficialBHAFC supporter, has donated ยฃ50 of her winnings to the @Official_HUFC fund. A fantastic, generous gesture. Well done Liz ๐ #UTB #HUFC #BHAFC
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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
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.@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! ๐ . Danny and his partner Natalie joined Annaleigh from MFCF for the visits! ๐ #UTB ๐ดโช๏ธ
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SURPRISE! ๐ธ | Marten de Roon (@Dirono) doing his best impression of a young @Boro fan at the @ClevelandCentre for our PL Works event! ๐ด๐ง๐ป
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As thoughts turn to the @Boro's game with @BlackpoolFC on Saturday, we're delighted to share this special message from @carras16 about how you can maybe help people who are less fortunate than you. @GazetteBoro | @TheNorthernEcho | @BBCTees | @craig_johns | @domshaw.
For everyone in Middlesbrough who has asked about getting involved with Carrickโs Boot Room now is your chance! โญ๏ธ Dig out your unwanted or outgrown boots or astro trainers ๐ Bring them to the game on Saturday & drop them at the collection point outside the club shop! ๐๏ธ๐
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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. ๐. @Boro @EFL @EFLTrust
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You'll see this fluttering proudly in the Riverside on Saturday when @boro open their Championship campaign against @MillwallFC . #riversidebyside. #UTB!
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We are delighted to announce that we have been awarded @EFL Checkatrade Community Club of the Year for the North East & Yorkshire! ๐ดโช๏ธ #EFLAwards. #RaisingAspirations #ChangingLives
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PL INCLUSION | We had a fantastic afternoon filming with @Boro for @btsportfootball, @PLCommunities & our Soccability crew! โฝ๏ธ๏ธ๐โโ๏ธ๐
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We are absolutely thrilled with this. Well done to everyone involved. @GazetteBoro | @TheNorthernEcho | @GaryAPhilipson | @johnfostervoice @BBCTees
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Here's to all of the women from Teesside, a pretty great place for a girl to grow up! ๐โโ๏ธ#ThrowbackThursday #IWD2018
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MFC Foundation cares deeply about our community. We also like to look after our own. So todayโs 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. Itโs Nickโs birthday today. Happy Birthday Nick.
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Great work guysโฆ a huge thanks to tonightโs celebs and their charities @MFCFoundation @EbonyHorseClub. & MakeAWishUK #TippingPoint
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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 ยฃ1,100 for the Foundation ๐.
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A proud day for us at the House of Commons where we were welcomed as 2020 Community Club of the Year for the North East and Yorkshire.
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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 ยฃ10,000 target.
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#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
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Well heโs only gone and won it! ๐ฒ๐ . Massive congratulations to MFC Foundationโs Liam Watson, who has won @WeAreCoachCore Mentor of the Year Award! ๐
. Well done Liam! ๐ดโช๏ธ #UTB
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Today's Midday Message is really rather simple. Happy 100th birthday sir. #MFCFoundationMiddayMessage
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"Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened." โค#StillRaisingAspirations #StillChangingLives #UTB ๐ดโช๏ธ
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#mfcfoundationmiddaymessage . Itโs been a busy morning at the Riverside as we prepare and pack food parcels ready for delivery. Thank you to @BenHouchen and volunteers from @NorthRidingFA for coming to help. @AshFletcher__
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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 ยฃ100,000 will enhance sustainable food options for the foreseeable future. Full story ๐
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Weโve been back out helping package and deliver donations to Middlesbrough Council to support their effort, a womenโs refuge and foodbanks. This was purchased with funds donated by the @Boro players. Thanks lads, much appreciated by all concerned.
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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
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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.
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Weโre delighted that @Inrictus is supporting our inaugural Memory Walk with his own route down under ๐ถโโ๏ธ. Hereโs why heโs keen to help those living with dementia and related conditions across Teesside โค๏ธ
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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 โfree to playโ. Details โ๏ธ 01642 282128
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#TogetherWeCan send our Herlingshaw Centre #SSEWildcats to Wembley in style! ๐๐. SHARE our picture and help us to win an amazing team day out to the #SSEWomensFACupFinal ๐โโ๏ธโฝ๏ธ
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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're delighted to announce that Matt Crooks has extended his #Boro stay โ๏ธ. Love it @mdrcrooks ๐ #UTB.
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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 โfree to playโ. โ๏ธ 01642 282128 if you need any details.
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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 ๐. 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: ๐ #EFDN #morethanfootball
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PHOTO ๐ธ | Watch out @AlvaroNegredo10! Little Elias is coming for your place in the @Boro team! @PLCommunities @BTSportFootball ๐ฅ๐โโ๏ธโฝ๏ธ๏ธ
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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 โฌ๏ธ. @Boro
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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.
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VIP TOURS | A big thank you to @Boro's @BenGibson1993 & @Patrick_Bamford for their roles in @MFCFoundation's fantastic #VIPTOURS๐๏ธ today! โฝ
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.@BrittOfficials & @_MarcusTavv joined the children from @preston_primary & @RichmondCofE for a #PLPrimaryStars Writing class after training! ๐. The @Boro duo helped the kids with their poems on the launch of the @PLCommunities Writing Competition! #UTB ๐ดโช๏ธ
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#mfcfoundationmiddaymessage . Another 255 bags packed and ready to go. Thank you to all the volunteers who helped, including @firstsource Middlesbrough.
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MFC Foundation are delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted for 'Charity of the Year' in the North East Charity Awards 2018! ๐ฒ. Congratulations to our dedicated staff & supporters, who continue to inspire hope & confidence throughout Teesside! ๐ดโช๏ธ #NECharityAwards
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Our thoughts are with those affected by yesterday's heartbreaking events in London. ๐.
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WATCH | @Boro goalkeeper @Dimster23 served up a treat as he visited @StJosephsRCMbro with MFC Foundation & @GreatGreekFood yesterday! ๐ฌ๐ท๐ฝ๏ธ
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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 .
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It's Day 6 of #BoroAdvent! Follow @MFCFoundation and RT this post - you could win a signed @bengibson1993 shirt.
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Every town has itโs traditions, in Middlesbrough itโs going to support the Boro. Even when weโre not together on matchday, one thing stays the same โ our passion for our fans and this community. ๐ดโช๏ธ #UTB.
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๐ธ PHOTO | Inclusion Coordinator Claire Streeter, Friend, @A_Barragan17 & Rhodes present the Care Home with a signed shirt! #CITC ๐๐
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Good luck to the @NorthRidingFA team representing @England at the UEFA Regions Cup in Romania! ๐ท๐ด . Bring it home guys! ๐๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ #UTB
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DAY 7๏ธโฃ | WIN! What a prize today! RT this tweet and follow to enter the draw for a SIGNED GRANT LEADBITTER shirt! ๐๐
#BoroAdvent
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We're delighted to announce that @guidedogs bucket collection at the @Boro v @Everton match raised ยฃ1185.20! Thank you for you support! ๐ถ๐
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PHOTO ๐ธ | @Boro's @BenGibson1993 helps little Elias score a goal in front of the @BTSportFootball & @PLCommunities cameras! ๐ฅโฝ๏ธ๏ธ
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FAREWELL ๐ | Today we say thank you & goodbye to our fantastic Tour Operator, Barry Stewart, after 2๏ธโฃ2๏ธโฃ years at MFC! Happy retirement! ๐
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It was Day 1 of our #PLKicks Holiday Camp today and a very busy day it was too at the @AcklamGreenCntr in Middlesbrough. We'll showcase some action photos later, but with the day drawing to a close we thought you'd like a sample. #WeAreOneTeam .@PLCommunities @MarcusRashford
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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! ๐ ๐ดโช๏ธ #RiversideBySide.
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Stay strong and keep up the fight, Anthony! Everyone at MFC Foundation is right behind you! ๐ #UTB
The thoughts of all at MFC are with Academy player Anthony Renton, who has been diagnosed with leukemia. โก๏ธ
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We were honored to welcome HRH The Princess Royal to the Riverside Stadium this afternoon! ๐. The Princess visited the Willie Maddren Education Centre, and observed a few of our programmes in action! ๐ธ. Click here for the full story ๐ ๐ดโช๏ธ #UTB
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WELCOME TO THE RIVERSIDE STADIUM!. TEES ALIVE DISABILITY TEAM!!!. ๐๐๐๐๐. #RiversideBySide
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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.
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๐ธ PHOTO | All smiles for @A_Barragan17, George Friend & @Bernardo_EZ at the Care Home! ๐๐ก #CITC (Smoggynorm Photography) ๐๐
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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
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KICK IT OUT | The @Boro players will also wear these @kickitout t-shirts during the warm up of of their @premierleague game v @Everton โฝ๏ธ
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The big moment! ๐คฉ. Helena Bowman and @UnityAcademy pupil, Shannon, collect our #EFL Community Club of the Year award from @ColinMurray! ๐ #EFLAwards
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A huge thank you to the @Boro players and staff, as well as @AcklamGrange, Norton Primary, Ingleby Care Home & @HWBStockton! ๐ #WeekofAction
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THINK WITH YOUR FEET | We had an awesome time with @Bernardo_EZ & @Patrick_Bamford at Saltburn Beach with our mental health footballers! ๐โฝ๏ธ
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He's arrived! Congratulations @FrannyBenali on making it to the Riverside for @BenalisBigRace! And greeted by former team-mate @nmaddo!
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CHARITY | @GuideDogs are having a bucket collection at the stadium ahead of @Boro v @Everton on Saturday! Please give whatever you spare! ๐ถ๐
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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
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.@Boro players have been out & about in the community today, visiting Foundation programmes across Middlesbrough, Stockton, Redcar and Darlington! ๐. Weโll have more photos and content throughout the week, but hereโs our @instagram story from today! ๐ธ๐๐๐ #WeekOfAction #UTB
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After a day of #TurningTeessideRed, it's only right that we light up the @RiversideStad as our final showpiece ๐๏ธ. Thanks to everyone who's supported Roary's Big Week so far ๐ฆ #RBW2024
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Squadโs looking on point ๐๐ฅ . The @Boro players head out for their warm-ups against @BrentfordFC proudly wearing their MFC Foundation t-shirts! Good luck lads! ๐ดโช๏ธ #WeekOfAction #UTB
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.@Boro player @BenGibson1993 shows his support for @nhsorgandonor!. Show yours by signing up to the NHS Organ Donor Register. #SignForLife โค
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๐ฌ 'MFC Foundation has quite literally, saved my life' โค๏ธ. 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. โฝ๏ธ. โฌ๏ธ๐Turn the volume up! ๐โฌ๏ธ #WorldMentalHealthDay
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Members of our team are representing MFC Foundation at the @Tees_Business womenโs awards at @WynyardHall this evening ๐ค #TeesBizWomen
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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.
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Well done to all the walkers who completed the 28 miles from #RockliffetotheRiverside today and thank you for all the funds raised! ๐๐๐
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PLAY ON THE PITCH | Our disability group are pitchside. Little do they know. they're playing on it!! โฝ๏ธ #RiversideBySide
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In between building snowmen, why not pick up a book this afternoon? โ๏ธ๐. Even @Patrick_Bamford is getting stuck into a novel on this snow day. ๐ #WorldBookDay2018
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.@SkySportsNews were filming at our #WeekOfAction event at the Herlingshaw Centre for Adult's with disabilities, alongside some of the @Boro players! ๐ฅ. Check out some words from our Head of Foundation, Helena Bowman & Jonny Howson! โฝ๏ธ๐ดโช๏ธ (Footage courtesy of Sky Sports News)
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How do fancy winning a @boro shirt signed by Isaiah Jones?. Yes? Then is the link you need. Tickets are ยฃ3 each, proceeds to @MFCFoundation and the raffle closes on December 21st at 6pm. Winner will be notified direct.
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