Lloyds Bank Community Fund

We need your vote, we are on the shortlist for the Lloyds Community Fund 2013 in Devon. Can you please go to the link below and vote for us. If you could please pass this on to your friends and family it would be very much appreciated. Thank you as always for your support x

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David Bond runs Taunton 10k for The Foundation

A huge well done to David Bond who completed the Taunton 10k and raised more valuable funds for The Foundation.  Thank you for all your efforts David, it is really appreciated by all of us. xx

Ewyas Harold FYC In Hereford Receive Equipment

1. It is with great pleasure that The Foundaion were able to help out Ewyas Harold FYC In Hereford. Here is a picture of Paul Stansfield, Adams younger brother, handing over some training equipment and kits to them! Best of luck to all at Ewyas Harold FYC and keep up the great work.

Varsity Match 2013

4,324 fans were inside St James Park for the annual Varsity match tonight. Proceeds from the game will go towards The Adam Stansfield Foundation and Cardiomyopathy Association.  This was a brilliant turnout for a great fundraising event between Exeter City Football Club and the University of Exeter.  Huge thanks to all involved from all of us at The Foundation.  Your support and efforts are truly appreciated. xx

Tough Mudder 2013

Andrea (Adam's sister) called this her biggest challenge yet and she was thankful for a wonderful team full of like minded mad people!  The AS9 team completed Tough Mudder 2013, which is a 10-12 mile obstacle course, advertised as 'possibly the toughest event on earth'.  You can check out their website to see what the guys put themselves through at www.toughmudder.co.uk/  Andrea posted the following on Facebook after the event:
"We did it! Bang on 3hrs! 12miles of sticky mud, hills and obstacles! Hardest thing I have ever done but absolutely amazing! Could not have asked for a better team! Proud does not come close to how I am feeling! Absolutely awesome! No injuries either!"
TeamAS9 tough mudderers are :

Andrea parkin, Shaun Parkin, Debbie Bidmead, Wayne Elliott , Martyn Tapp, Joe Milne, Aaron Weeks & Robert Gillard
If you would like to support the guys by sponsoring you still can by clicking on the following link:
 Tough Mudder Online Giving Page  Huge thanks from all of us at The Foundation to the guys for putting themselves through this.  It really is so appreciated. xx

Steve Rowland Completes Epic Cycle Challenge

Steve Rowland completed the monumental effort of cycling from Lands End to John O'Groats.  9 days and 1000 miles of tough cycling in all weather conditions which Steve himself states was the toughest thing he has ever done.  At the end Steve tweeted, Ads, that was for you pal! X #AS9.  Steve has raised over £3000 for The Foundation for which we are all very grateful.  Adam would of been very very proud of you.  xx  You can still sponsor Steve by visiting his online giving page here: Steve's Online Giving Page 

Paul and Nick well on their way for their second even longer run

Paul Stansfield and Nick Bryant are well on their way to completing their second run for Stanno.  After previously completing the 50 miles between Exeter and Yeovil they have taken on the challenge of running between Bristol Rovers Memorial Ground and Exeter City's home St James Park, aiming to be at St James Park in time for kick off between the 2 clubs.  That is an incredible distance of 76 miles.  They left Bristol at 8pm on Friday night and as of 11 am this morning they have only 7 miles to go.  This is an incredible effort and if you would like to sponsor the guys you can do so by clicking on the following link: Sponsor Paul and Nick here
Thank you so much to Nick and Paul for putting yourselves through this again and huge thanks to everyone who has supported and sponsored them.  It really does mean so much. xx 

Exmouth Youth Tournament A Great Success

A great big thank you to Brett Collins, Maggie Seager and everyone else associated with Exmouth United Football Club. The tournament was a great success and everyone had an amazing day.  Over 500 young players competed and had a very enjoyable time with some great talent on show.  All of us at The Foundation were very grateful to receive a cheque for £350 and would just like to thank everyone again for all their hard work in making the event such a success.  Really looking forward to next years tournament. xx for more photo's click on Read More below:

Gary Blayney Completes Half Iron Man Challenge

Wow, I was extremely honoured and privileged to be able to watch Gary complete his first half iron man in Dungannon yesterday. The guys from Gary's triathlon club said he would be doing well to complete the course in around 6 hours. He smashed it by swimming 1.2 miles, cycling 56 miles and running 13.1 miles in an amazing time of 5 hours 17 minutes and 23 seconds. It was really inspiring stuff and we are so thankful that Gary decided to do this and raise money for Adam's Foundation. It was a really great day and was a great atmosphere with some seriously dedicated and fit athletes encouraging the life out of each other. Thank you so much Gary and seriously well done, looking forward to seeing you go on to a full Iron Man as you made that look easy yesterday. Wayne xx  To see more photo's of Gary's monumental effort click on the read more link below:

Ross Juniors Football Club's 2nd Adam Stansfield Tournament a Huge Success

Here is a report and some photo's from the guys at Ross Juniors who did another great job in hosting their 2nd Adam Stansfield Tournament.  Huge thanks from all of us, your hard work and efforts are so appreciated. xx

   After the success of last year’s event the club ran another tournament in memory of the former Hereford United player, Adam Stansfield. This year the format was to be girls only and there were 2 age groups, Under 9 and Under 11’s. The club also arranged a game on the day from some very good footballers from the Ryefield centre.
   There were 15 teams in attendance with teams travelling from as far as Bristol and Cardiff to play on the day. The Under 9’s was keenly contested and saw Ross, after winning a semi final penalty shoot out make it to the final to play local rivals Lads Club Tigers. The final went into extra time and Tigers prevailed with a fine goal to win narrowly 1-0.
   The Under 11 section saw some excellent football too. The Mardy Tigers team from Cardiff were unstoppable and cruised to the final, where they were beaten by Lads Club Belles.
   The trophies and medals were presented by Adam’s parents Roger and Gig who made the journey up from Devon. 

   Leominster Minors were the recipients of the £100 sports voucher for demonstrating great fair play throughout. The day was a fantastic success with over 500 visitors and money raised for The Adam Stansfield Foundation and Ross Juniors FC. The club would like to thank all parents who helped out an in particular Ross Lions for their continual support.

Ross Juniors Hold 2nd Adam Stansfield Tournament

Ross Juniors Football Club are holding their second Adam Stansfield Tournament this Saturday the 25th May. Registration for teams is at 9am with tournament staring at 9.30am. This years tournament has 2 groups, one of Under 9 girls and one... of Under 11 girls. The top teams will go through to a semi final and the winners of those into a final for each age group. There is also an adult disability game and a £100 fair play award. Last years event was a huge success and we expect this years to be just as good. Roger and Gig (Adam's mum and dad) will be attending to present trophies and are very much looking forward to another trip to Ross on Wye. If you would like to attend the address is as follows and your support will be very much appreciated by all: Ross-on-Wye Sports Centre, Wilton Road, ROSS-ON-WYE, HR9 5JA. Huge thanks to the guys for arranging this event, it is so appreciated. xx

I've tried, but I struggle to come to terms with losing Adam

Adam's wife Marie has given a very rare interview to the Express and Echo about coming to terms with the loss of Adam.  The interview was given in what is bowel cancer awareness month and here is a quote from Marie given to the Express and Echo:

"Since Adam died I am often asked, 'how are you doing?'. I put the brave face on and say yes I'm OK but underneath it all I am still trying to come to terms with losing Adam.
"Our boys and our family keep me going and working on Adam's Foundation gives me something positive to look forward to. The love and support we have all received from our friends within football and outside has also helped us get to this point. Much of our work in Adam's charity is about helping young girls and boys get involved and play football but awareness is equally as important. Adam was a young fit professional sportsman so clearly this disease is not just for the old or unfit, up to 90 per cent of bowel cancers can be successfully treated if caught early enough so if you are worried at all please visit your doctor.
"If we can help save one family from experiencing what we have been going through for the last three years then at least some positives can come out of our loss."

To read the full interview follow this link :  Express and Echo  xx

Match worn 'Adam Stansfield Testimonial Shirt' signed by Richard Logan

This item has just listed on E Bay. A match worn 'Adam Stansfield Testimonial Shirt' signed by Richard Logan complete with signed Testimonial Programme.
 Huge thanks to 'Logie' for this. A Great friend to Adam, a great character and a great player. xx

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TRI Limits 71.3 Triathlon.

A very good friend of ours in Northern Ireland is taking on a massive challenge to raise funds for The Foundation. Gary Blayney is racing in the Tri-Limits 71.3 triathlon. Gary will be swimming 1.2 miles, cycling 56 miles and running 13.1 miles, all in one day. Thank you so much for doing this Gary, scares me just thinking about it. If you would like to sponsor Gary you can do so here: virginmoneygiving.com/fundraiser

Bowel Cancer Awareness Month

I have just read that someone dies from bowel cancer every thirty seconds and it is the UK's second biggest cancer killer. Seems unthinkable doesn't it?  The fact is however that it is a very treatable disease particularly when diagnosed early.  Here is a link to Bowel Cancer UK website's help us raise awareness page.  bowelcanceruk.org.uk  Lets raise awareness and hopefully save some lives!!!

Forest Of Dean half Marathon

 

John Parkin & Danny Parry recently competed in the Forest of Dean Half marathon in aid of the Foundation. They have raised nearly £500. A massive thank you and well done from all of us.  A great effort guys. xx

XpessionFM Charity Football Match

We are extremely proud of all the guys over at XpressionFM who are playing a charity fundraising football match in aid of The Foundation and are well on their way to raising over £1000. They have made the following very cool video to promote the event.
The following info about the event is taken from the guys' Virgin Money Giving Page:

The Stansfield Centre

The 13th March 2013 was another very proud day for all of Adam's family and everyone involved with The Foundation.  The Stansfield Centre; a £3.5 million centre was officially opened today  by the Chairman of Devon County Council, Jerry Brook.  The following quote comes from The Devon Education Authority - 'We wanted to name the Centre after Adam because he was so inspirational and such a good role model' The following link is a report from the Exeter daily website which explains more about the Centre and its uses: theexeterdaily.co.uk  The following pictures are from the opening ceremony:

Steve Rowland to cycle for Stanno

Steve Rowland, a great friend and strike partner of Adam's at Elmore FC is taking on a massive challenge in aid of The Foundation.  Steve who is one of our Event Coordinators is going to cycle from Land's End to John O'Groats on the 1st of September 2013.  Steve posted the following message on his online giving page: 

Hi, thanks for visiting my just giving page. You can sponsor me to cycle from Lands End to John O Groats in aid of the Adam Stansfield Foundation.  I am aiming to raise as much money as possible in support of Adam's foundation which is set up for the benefit of children up to the age of 16 residing in Devon, Herefordshire and Somerset by providing grants and facilities for playing football. My cycle will also help raise more awareness of bowel cancer.  Being a good friend of Adams, playing football together at Elmore FC and being a trustee of the AS9 foundation, i wanted to undertake a significant challenge to raise as much money as possible for a very worthwile cause. This is what i came up with!  Cycling the 930 miles from Lands End to John O Groats, averaging over 100 miles per day for 9 days is going to be tough but i am extremely determined to succeed and with your support i know i can pull it off.  Please support me in my challenge by giving as much as you can to help me reach my goal.  Donations will be quickly processed and passed to the foundation. I really appreciate all your support and thank you for any donations.        Steve Rowland.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank Steve for undertaking this massive challenge and would be very grateful if you could get behind him by donating to Steve on his online giving page here:   Cycle For Stanno

Thank you so much for any donations and as always your continued support means so so much.