Jamie Carragher is bringing some of football and music’s biggest stars to Liverpool to help raise £250,000 for charity.
Jamie Carragher is bringing together some familiar faces from football, music and television for this year’s Football For Change Gala, as the former Liverpool defender looks to raise £250,000 for the charity he chairs. The annual fundraising event returns to Liverpool at the M&S Bank arena, with presenter Paddy McGuinness on hosting duties.
Football For Change was launched in 2021 by Carragher, alongside fellow footballers Trent Alexander-Arnold and Conor Coady, to tackle inequality and create opportunities for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds. It has raised more than £1.5million so far, supporting grassroots projects and initiatives across the UK.
This year’s gala will feature live music, a host of celebrity guests and fundraising activities, with a few surprises thrown in for good measure.
1. Coleen Rooney to attend as Wayne heads into the jungle
Coleen Rooney is among the famous faces expected at this year’s gala, with her appearance coming as husband Wayne prepares for his own adventure in the jungle.
She will be joined by a host of other celebrity guests, including Carol Vorderman, Jeff Brazier, former footballer Micah Richards and event host Paddy McGuinness.
There will also be a reunion of sorts for fans of BBC drama This City Is Ours, with stars James Nelson-Joyce, Jack McMullen, Darci Shaw and Adam Abbou expected to attend.
The cast will be swapping the screen for the red carpet as they show their support for Football For Change.
2. Gabrielle and Tom Grennan to perform
There will be plenty of live music at the gala, with Gabrielle and Tom Grennan among the performers confirmed for the evening.
The 90s music star will headline the entertainment, while Tom will perform a special acoustic set ahead of dinner.
Mark Wright will also be swapping his television presenting duties for the DJ decks, with the Heart FM presenter set to provide the music later in the evening.
3. Mystery rockstar to make guest appearance
One of the biggest talking points of the evening is likely to be the appearance of a mystery musical guest.
Organisers have confirmed that an internationally renowned rockstar, who has also received a knighthood, will be making an appearance. However, their identity is being kept secret.
4. Bidders to battle for exclusive trip in push to hit £250,000 target
There will be some impressive prizes up for grabs during the evening, including the chance to win a seven-day holiday to the Maldives.
Travel company Destination2 is providing the luxury getaway, which will give one lucky guest the opportunity to jet off to the Indian Ocean destination.
The prize is among the highlights of the fundraising activities, with guests also able to get involved in other challenges throughout the night to help raise money for the charity.
5. Football stars and guests face off in penalty shoot-out
Football will also feature in the fundraising activities, with headline sponsor DSV bringing a penalty shoot-out challenge to the gala.
Guests will be able to make a donation to take part, with prizes available for those who fancy testing their shooting skills.
Surinder Dubro, Managing Director of DSV, said: “Football For Change is a fantastic example of how business and sport can come together to create meaningful opportunities for young people who might otherwise face barriers to achieving their potential.”
The money raised will go towards Football For Change’s work supporting young people facing disadvantage, helping fund projects focused on education, training and opportunities for the future.
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