On Saturday 15 August, Wroclaw will be the venue for a major sporting event. On that day, two European football giants – Manchester United and AC Milan – will play at Tarczyński Arena. Apart from attracting tens of thousands of supporters of both teams from many countries around the world to Wroclaw, this match will also convey an important social message.
The Super Match launches 'The Second Half of Help’ – an initiative to support young adults and adult Warriors from the Cancer Fighters Foundation. On the pitch of the Wroclaw stadium, we will see not only the players from both teams but also the ambassadors of the initiative – the young people supported by the Cancer Fighters Foundation. Before the match, representatives of the Foundation and soldiers from the Polish Army will jointly carry the Super Match Cup away.
‘It is a symbol of courage and determination and a tribute to those who take an unequal battle and relentlessly strive for victory every day.’ ‘The event highlights that sport can be more than just competition – it can also play a part in fostering mutual support and building social awareness,’ the organisers explain.
Marek Kopyść, President of the Cancer Fighters Foundation: ‘Every match has its final whistle. Help should not hear it. If more people join the Cancer Fighters team after this match, it will be a victory that will stay with us for much longer than the score on the big screen[/quote]
Help does not end when childhood ends
Adult patients often have to cope with a number of challenges at the same time. Apart from medical treatment, there are bills, loans, household expenses, day-to-day challenges and family worries. Reality does not slow down, even when someone receives a diagnosis. This is why the Cancer Fighters Foundation and the organisers of the initiative make it absolutely clear: help does not end when childhood ends.
In football, it is the team that counts – and the same is true here. Every donation contributes to a common goal: for some, it will mean being able to continue their treatment; for others, it will mean being able to buy medicines, undergo rehabilitation, have specialist consultations, travel to hospital or receive psychological support. Sometimes it is this kind of support that allows us to focus on what matters most at that moment – the fight for our health.
Tomasz Rachwał, organiser and initiator of the Super Match: ‘Football has an extraordinary power – it can bring people together. That is why this year’s Super Match is not only about the sporting excitement of the clash between Manchester United and AC Milan but also a unique social initiative launched in co-operation with the Cancer Fighters Foundation.
You can get involved in the Second Half of Help initiative by taking part in the fundraiser to support the young adults and adult Warriors of the Cancer Fighters Foundation. ‘Let us show that there is room in this team for anyone battling cancer,” urge the organisers.