Businesses, fans, and residents will have the opportunity to sleep beneath the stars pitchside at the University of Bolton Stadium as part of the first ever Wanderers sleepout.
The event is being delivered in partnership between the club and its charitable arm, Bolton Wanderers in the Community (BWitC), and homeless charity Urban Outreach.
The aim is to raise funds which will be split between both charities as they continue to support some of the most deprived and vulnerable people living in the borough.
Open to those aged 18 and over, the event will take place on Friday, March 10 between 8pm and 8am.
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BWitC deliver projects to support children, families, and older adults who may be experiencing hardship and multiple disadvantages, exacerbated by the current economic climate.
Urban Outreach deliver services to move homeless people and those who are difficult to house into suitable and sustainable accommodation – so no one has to resort to living on the streets of Bolton at any time.
CEO of BWitC Phil Mason said: “We are hoping that this event will help to raise awareness of homelessness in Bolton and to support the vital work that is undertaken in this area.
“I will be taking part in the Sleepout myself and will be joined by the CEO of the club, Neil Hart, who is also making the commitment to join in this great event.
“I would encourage the local businesses, business leaders, and BWFC supporters to join me in spending a night out under the stars at the University of Bolton Stadium for this fantastic cause”.
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Dave Bagley MBE, CEO of Urban Outreach, added: “Our ability as a town to be the hands and hearts that hold the hurting is unprecedented and once again it’s our great privilege to be in partnership with the heart of the borough – Bolton Wanderers in the Community and Bolton Wanderers Football Club.
“Only together can we own the aspiration that no one should be without a home, and we remain committed to seeing a dream fulfilled that no-one sleeps rough in our great town of Bolton.
“I will be there and hope to drag a few good friends to raise money and awareness to 'comfort the disturbed and disturb the comfortable'.”
Registration for the event is free but fundraisers are asked to raise a minimum of £200.
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This event is open to those aged 18 and over and the closing date to sign up is Friday, February 24.
To register your interest or to enquire about sponsorship opportunities email Francesca Austen - fausten@bwitc.org.uk - or call 01204 673 790.
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