Heel & Toe Children’s Charity based in Chester-Le-Street are thrilled to announce that North East Football Legend – Lee Clark has joined the charity as Patron.
Wallsend born Lee, began his career as Midfielder for Newcastle United Youth Football Team following on to play in the Premier League for NUFC . He represented England in the Under 21 team, then went on to play for SUFC and Fulham. Lee was also known as one of Kevin Keegan’s Entertainers alongside Rob Lee and John Beresford.
Recently, Lee and the Entertainers gave a talk at the charity’s fundraising night where Lee was so impressed with ethics of Heel & Toe, he arranged a visit to the charity’s two centres in Chester-Le-Street. After spending the day with some amazing children in therapy sessions, Lee decided there and then he needed to help.
Former Football Legend and Manager – Lee Clark said” I’m delighted and honoured to become Patron of this fantastic charity. The staff are amazing with the children and to see the smiles on their faces while working in session is just inspiring. I’ve been totally blown away and can’t wait to start fundraising and raising awareness”.
Heel & Toe Children’s Charity Deputy CEO – Amanda Tweedy said “We are all absolutely over the moon Lee has agreed to become our new Charity Patron. We loved having him visit our Therapy Centres and meeting some of the kids and staff. It was so heart-warming seeing him join in with the kids’ sessions and help them with their therapy exercises. We can already see how passionate Lee is about the charity and the work we do here to help disabled children across the North East. We can’t wait to see what the future holds having Lee on board as a Heel & Toe Patron.”
Lee is delighted to be joining the charity’s current Patrons, former SUFC footballer – Danny Graham and North East Comedian/Entertainer – Steve Walls.
Heel & Toe Children’s Charity provides a range of therapies to children in the North East region who have physical disabilities and complex needs. The charity is not government funded and relies solely on donations and support from the public and local businesses. The charity needs to raise a total of £1 Million every year to continue providing a lifeline of therapy services to children in the North East.
