JohnThe Leeds United Foundation has joined forces with children’s show PAW Patrol Live! to provide a paw-some experience for youngsters in west and east Leeds.
The youngsters from Whitecote Primary School in Bramley, Christ Church Upper Armley C of E Primary School, Harehills Primary School, and Our Lady’s Catholic Primary School attended an exclusive workshop with the official charity of Leeds United Football Club.
The fun began last week, when children were told about their surprise trip to at lunch time party, hosted by Leeds United Foundation at Elland Road on Tuesday, 15 July.
The party saw them enjoy PAW Patrol Live! crafts and party food before first-team stars Ilia Gruev and Sebastiaan Bornauw arrived to reveal the exciting details.
As well as benefiting from the Premier League Primary Stars party, they have been invited along to the Leeds show as special guests of PAW Patrol Live!
Bella and Lola from Our Lady’s Primary School said: “We had such a fun day meeting the players and coming to Elland Road. The players even gave us tickets to see PAW Patrol Live! in Leeds this summer – we can’t wait!”
The Leeds United Foundation uses football to support and inspire those who live in Leeds. They do this through a range of activities including health and social education in primary and secondary schools, community volunteering, sports participation for everyone, and enable young people to make positive choices about their lives and futures.
Louise Burns, the School Partnership and Education Manager for the Leeds United Foundation said: “It has been fantastic being able to engage and support local children and families from some of the schools we work with.
“Seeing the smiles as they arrived at Elland Road and providing them with the chance to take part in some fun activities before meeting some of their footballing heroes was brilliant. A big thank you to everyone involved in making this happen!”
Claire Anter, spokesperson for PAW Patrol Live! “The Great Pirate Adventure” said: “Our hope is that this experience sparks joy, creates lasting memories, and inspires a lifelong love for the arts. We look forward to welcoming these special guests to the show in just a few weeks.”
PAW Patrol Live! The Great Pirate Adventure is at first direct arena Leeds on Saturday, 9 August at 10.45am, 2pm and 5.15pm.
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