Palace for Life takeover game vs Everton
At Crystal Palace’s fixture against Everton on Sunday 10th May, Palace for Life, the official charity of Crystal Palace F.C., is taking over Selhurst Park to raise awareness of our vital work across the South London community. We are asking Palace fans to get involved in activities across the stadium and donate to support our mission.
What’s going on?
You might usually see our stall in the fanzone pre-match, with lots of people trying their skills at our penalty shootout. However, for our special takeover against Everton, we’ll have an enhanced presence pre-match. Here’s what’s happening.
- Lucky Dip- Head to the fanzone in time to catch the lucky dip and have a chance to win special Palace prizes.
- Penalty shootout – You can still test your skills in our penalty shootout pop-up!
- Find out more about Palace for Life – speak to our dedicated fundraisers about our work in the community.
- Tap to donate station – You can easily support our work by visiting our donate stations and giving to help continue our work in the community. Or you can donate online.
Is anything happening pitchside?
Yes! Here’s what to expect -so make sure you’re keeping an eye out before the match, and at half-time!
- Players will be warming-up in ‘Palace for Life’ t-shirts, to help raise awareness of our work.
- And that’s not all… watch out for Pete & Alice the Eagles in their own ‘Palace For Life’ t-shirts.
Elsewhere in the stadium…
There will be a silent auction taking place. Don’t miss your chance to win exclusive Palace prizes, from a signed Daniel Munoz, Maxence Lacroix, Adam Wharton, Daichi Kamada, Ismaila Sarr shirts, to exclusive fine dining gifts, trips away and VIP experiences!
You can find out more via this link.
Premier League Inside Matters
Through ‘Inside Matters’, the Premier League is raising awareness of mental health and encouraging fans to check in on the wellbeing of others.
“Inside Matters” will be visible at Premier League fixtures from 10-11 May ahead of UK Mental Health Awareness Week (12-18 May).
The League and clubs will use this period to help promote positive conversations around mental wellbeing, as well as highlighting the work carried out in communities and to support fans with their mental health.
Research conducted by the Premier League shows how football helps to connect people and start conversations. The League is encouraging fans to use their love of the game as a catalyst to reach out to fellow supporters, friends and family and make a difference to their mental wellbeing.
Watch below, where Jorgen Strand Larsen sees the impact of our mentoring programme.
DG’s Story: How football helped shape a brighter future
DG, a 21-year-old from Croydon was referred to our Football for Health programme, which supports young patients from Bethlem Royal Hospital.
Football for Health is part of our work where we use the power of Palace to tackle health inequalities and encourage people of all ages to lead an active and healthy life.
DG was first referred to the programme after being admitted to hospital with his first episode of psychosis.
The session DG joined began in summer 2023, is designed to support patients who have been sectioned under the Mental Health Act. It creates a pathway for them to take part in our weekly community football sessions once they are discharged, and also offers a positive use of leave time while still in recovery.
During his referral, DG shared that one of his goals was to manage his weight, stay fit to keep playing football, lift his mood and build a regular routine. Despite some challenges from the side effects of his medication, he stayed committed and turned up to most sessions.
Since joining Football for Health, DG hasn’t returned to hospital or needed support from crisis services, a clear sign of the difference the programme has made.
Read more about DG’s journey here.
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