The Wigan based group, The Empty Seats, made up of Latics fans, are producing a 3 track CD EP called ’I’m a Believer’ to mark Latics’ appearance in the FA Cup Final, with all proceeds going to Joseph’s Goal.
CONTINUE READINGThe makers of Uncle Joe’s Mintballs announce that they are producing a special exclusive batch of blue and white sweets to celebrate Latics going to Wembley in the FA Cup. Six 1.8 kg jars are to be sold in a silent auction, with all proceeds donated to Joseph’s Goal. http://www.wigantoday.net/news/local-news/get-your-hands-on-exclusive-mintballs-1-5556387
CONTINUE READINGJoseph meets Manchester Utd and England striker, Wayne Rooney at a book-signing at Waterstones in Manchester, and gives him a wristband. http://www.wigantoday.net/news/little-joseph-s-top-team-1-5497234
CONTINUE READINGThe Joseph’s Goal Charity Bikeride from Wigan to Arsenal is launched, with participants Latics Chief Executive Jonathan Jackson, Latics Legend Neill Rimmer, and the Wigan Observer’s Greg Farrimond. Over twenty people are in training for the four day event.
CONTINUE READINGJoseph gives Manchester Utd and Wales legend, Ryan Giggs, a Joseph’s Goal wristband at the Queen’s Hotel in Leeds. http://www.wigantoday.net/news/giggs-scores-for-joseph-s-goal-1-5456956
CONTINUE READINGJoseph travels to Leeds to meet Leeds Rhinos and Melbourne Storm players as they launch the World Rugby League Club Challenge, including Rhinos captain, Kevin Sinfield and Storm’s former Wigan stars, Brett Finch and Ryan Hoffman.
CONTINUE READINGJoseph goes to Orrell to meet the Wigan Warriors Rugby League team at their Training Ground as they prepare for the new Super League season. Skipper Sean O’Loughlin and Australian winger, Pat Richards, become Joseph’s Goal ambassadors. http://www.wigantoday.net/lifestyle/leisure/warriors-back-joseph-s-goal-1-5402268
CONTINUE READINGJoseph meets GB Olympic pentathlete, Jessica Ennis, at a book-signing session at Waterstones in Leeds. The first book she signs is for Joseph.
CONTINUE READINGJournalist and broadcaster Alex Brooker, along with comedian Josh Widdicombe, wins a charity edition of Channel Four’s Million Pound Drop and donates £25,000 to Joseph’s Goal. Alex is a friend and former colleague of Joseph’s dad, Paul.
CONTINUE READINGJoseph meets the Leeds Rhinos Rugby League team at Headingley as they prepare for the Grand Final against Warrington Wolves. He is given a club shirt by players Carl Ablett and Stevie Ward, and Stevie becomes a Joseph’s Goal ambassador.
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