Harvey McWilliams
Friend of TheShirt2010 and a huge ambassador for non-league football, Christian Obray kindly sent me details of this interesting event. I am of course, delighted to share it. To catch up with Christian, his tours of the UK and his various endeavours click on his website.
Christian explains, “In the latest edition of Parks to Pitches I sat down with Michael from the amazing charity The Harvey McWilliams Foundation . A charity named after Michael’s late son Harvey, they provide kit and equipment to those most in need.
They have just announced their 2025 annual event, where they will have a team of 6 walking approximately 350 miles starting from Darlington FC in County Durham and finishing at Exeter Royals FC in Devon. These are the last two teams Harvey played for. This is to help spread awareness & to raise funds to help us continue the work we are doing in the community.
Darlington FC,
Blackwell Meadows,
Grange Rd,
Darlington
DL1 5NN
to
Exeter Royals FC,
King George V Playing Fields,
Topsham Road,
Exeter EX2 6HE.
For Harvey Walk 2025. Start Sunday 25th of May – 31st of May 2025 Open invite to the general public to meet us at Blackwell Meadows home of Darlington FC at 9am for a start time of 10am in which you can walk with us as we head out of Darlington.”
Want to find out more and donate to this amazing cause?
More info:
Christian, by chance I was looking at Darlington and Dagenham&Redbridge for the Programme Project today. O-M recently completed the full 50 years of Darlington programmes. One per season since 1967. We had great support from the Darlington Football Club Supporters Group so I know they are a good set of lads up there!
Full details here https://theshirt2010.co.uk/uncategorized/o-m-matihalti/
Please pass my best wishes to the guys on the walk. If between them they can fill any of O-M’s gaps I am sure we can make an even more generous donation to the Harvey McWilliams project. Go, warriors!