Landmarks light up for Foundation of Light Day

Beacon of Light will light up red this Friday and Saturday in support of Foundation of Light Day.

Other popular landmarks throughout the region will also join the Beacon in lighting up red in support of the big day, including Hylton Castle, The Spire Bridge, Sunderland Empire, Penshaw Monument and Souter Lighthouse.

The game against Queens Park Rangers will showcase the work of the charity while raising vital funds for their ‘Heart On Your Sleeve’ campaign.

Recent studies have shown that health inequalities in the UK are getting worse, with the gap between the North East and the South of England worsening. People in communities across our region are living shorter lives; spending most of them in poor health.

Foundation of Light aims to tackle these issues, encouraging parents and grandparents to stay both physically and mentally active to inspire the next generation to do the same.

Through various initiatives and programmes and links with Sunderland AFC, the Foundation gives families the opportunity to access sports and fitness sessions, mental health resources and experience the facilities at the Beacon of Light community hub.

Ahead of Foundation of Light Day, Managing Director, Jamie Wright said:

“Foundation Matchday is a day we all look forward to within the organisation."

“Local landmarks joining the Beacon in lighting up red demonstrates our togetherness as a city, as we celebrate the Foundation’s life-changing work.”