Nearly 100 already signed up for farewell Goodison Park sleepout

It will be the final one before the club moves to Bramley Moore Dock

Author: Harry BoothPublished 14th Jan 2024

Nearly 100 people have already signed up to brave the elements for the last ever Goodison Park sleepout later this year.

It's the final one because of the club's impending move to the new stadium at Bramley Moore Dock.

Hundreds of thousands of pounds have been raised since 2015 to help combat youth homelessness and poverty across the Liverpool City Region.

Everton in the Community's 'Home Is Where The Heart Is' programme has helped to prevent 62 young people from falling into homelessness to date.

The capacity this year has been increased - with up to 400 expected to attend on Friday 11 October.

It costs ÂŁ25 to secure a place and charity is setting participants the challenge to raise ÂŁ134 or more to mark the 134 years of Goodison Park.

Sarah Hunter, Fundraising Manager at Everton in the Community, said:

"This year’s Goodison Sleepout is certainly going to be an emotional one, marking the final time our supporters will be able to come together to celebrate one of the charity’s most significant fundraising events.

"The wonderful support we have received from the sleepout’s loyal following over the years has been truly overwhelming, and we hope they’ll all be joining us again in October – along with new faces – for what will be the last opportunity to take part at Goodison Park."

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