Joseph’s Goal is one year old today, and the family mark the occasion with a celebration cake. Thank you for the unwavering support that Joseph has received from the Wigan community and beyond in raising awareness and raising funds in what has been whirlwind year.
CONTINUE READINGPaul, Emma, Joseph and Sam attend the Wish FM Local Heroes Dinner at the DW Stadium to receive the Family of the Year Award in front of 250 people. Thank you to all concerned, especially Greg, for the Introductory Video.
CONTINUE READINGJoseph gets his first passport and travels via Le Tunnel to Bruges to support Latics in their first Europa League match. Lovely to meet and chat with loads of fans in the main square before the game.
CONTINUE READINGJoseph is asked to appear in the official Latics Europa League squad photograph.
CONTINUE READINGAmbassadors Emmerson Boyce, Grant Holt and Neill Rimmer launch the Joseph’s Goal Charity Bike Ride to Blackpool, taking place on Friday 18th October. Latics Legend Rimmer is one of several former players and club officials who will be taking part in the ride, taking place between the DW Stadium and Bloomfield Road, ahead of the [...]
CONTINUE READINGAt the Wigan 10K nearly 100 runners, including Joseph, Emma and Paul, completed the race and raised thousands of pounds for Joseph’s Goal. A big thank you to those who ran and all who sponsored. Also, we appreciate the tremendous support from the Wigan public for our runners.
CONTINUE READINGPaul, Emma, Joseph and Sam meet Shadow Chancellor and Joseph’s Goal Ambassador Ed Balls, who promises to assist with fund raising and also explore the possibility of initiating research into NKH in this country.
CONTINUE READINGIn Wigan to open the new Youth Zone, Prime Minister David Cameron is pictured wearing a Joseph’s Goal wristband, which he says he is proud to wear, and is impressed by the way the town has backed the campaign.
CONTINUE READINGAt the sell-out Fans’ Forum at the DW Stadium, Paul is presented with a cheque for £2,000 for Joseph’s Goal from Wigan Athletic by Emmerson Boyce. Paul presents Boycey with a framed picture of the skipper carrying Joseph onto the pitch for the presentations at the FA Cup Final.
CONTINUE READINGAt the Fans’ Forum, Latics’ Poet in Residence, Ian Bland, gave a reading of his ‘Poem for Joseph’ Stay strong little Joseph We’ll always hold your hand Always be beside you And always understand, We’ll help you touch the rainbows Help you reach up to the sky Support you when you need it most [...]
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