Crackerjack wrote:Personally I feel there are "nationwide charities" (Lifeboat Appeal, Guide Dogs for the Blind etc --and also ones "closer to home" which can in some cases push a particular "button" for individuals because of personal experiences or circumstances ( Kirkwood Hospice , HRI scanner, LGI I.C unit etc)
In addition there are tragic "accidents" close the the game we all love which -even though we do not always know the unfortunate victims personally - seem to be that little bit closer to home --and part of "LIFE"`s bigger picture, rather than just the game
Adams family`s sad events fall into the latter - and whilst he was a Wakefield player - a member of his family has connections with our club and others
Personal finances and situations often preclude us from supporting all the charities we would like - and priorities have to be set - that is fully understandable and blameless
But I feel that the situation could easily be reversed and would like to feel that in such circumstances - as in the case of Sky and her ordeal, club fundraising , club allegiance and supporter rivalry could be put firmly to one side and "there but for the grace of God" applied - with fans stopping to think how "isolated" they might feel in a similar circumstance
I`m proud to believe that even now the game is big business and much more professional , there still exists overall in the games fan base and the British Public in general a "decency" and "team spirit" that overides politics and the national situation - clearly indicated by the way fans from many different clubs rally round and "pull together" in cases such as this . Long may it continue and we do what we can to help those less fortunate.
In addition there are tragic "accidents" close the the game we all love which -even though we do not always know the unfortunate victims personally - seem to be that little bit closer to home --and part of "LIFE"`s bigger picture, rather than just the game
Adams family`s sad events fall into the latter - and whilst he was a Wakefield player - a member of his family has connections with our club and others
Personal finances and situations often preclude us from supporting all the charities we would like - and priorities have to be set - that is fully understandable and blameless
But I feel that the situation could easily be reversed and would like to feel that in such circumstances - as in the case of Sky and her ordeal, club fundraising , club allegiance and supporter rivalry could be put firmly to one side and "there but for the grace of God" applied - with fans stopping to think how "isolated" they might feel in a similar circumstance
I`m proud to believe that even now the game is big business and much more professional , there still exists overall in the games fan base and the British Public in general a "decency" and "team spirit" that overides politics and the national situation - clearly indicated by the way fans from many different clubs rally round and "pull together" in cases such as this . Long may it continue and we do what we can to help those less fortunate.
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