Adam Watene Fund

Please follow the link below to the official release of details of the Adam Watene Fund.

This fund has been set up in the shadow of the departure of Adam and it's aims are quite simple - to raise money to assist in the lives of Adams surviving family.

We would like to thank all those who have offered assistance to date and there will be more details to follow about the events and other efforts going forward.

On behalf of The Adam Watene Fund.

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The number eight and signature of the late Adam Watene will be embossed onto next year’s replica shirt in memory of the prop-forward who died suddenly on October 13.

Wakefield Wildcats will do this as a mark of respect for the outstanding service Adam contributed to the club.

Wakefield Wildcats have set up a fund to secure the future of the late Adam Watene's children.
Is anyone else up for walking from The Galpharm to Belle Vue on 24th May 2009 with me for this cause?
It is a 3.30pm kick off on that day so if you are up for it, I'll get some sponsor forms sorted and posted out, if you PM me your email addresses.
I can also sort some collection buckets for the journey as well.

Many thanks,

REIDY

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.

Be proud to walk with you for such a good cause if that is okay with you.

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Brill. Many thanks.

Looking forward to it!

In case no-one has seen it on the sticky, we are doing a walk on the 24th May 2009 from the Glapharm to Belle Vue (via some pubs) to raise money for the family of the late Adam Watene. As neighbours to Wakey, please show your mettle and PM me to say you will do the sponsored walk to support a family who are now without a Dad. All the best for 2009. REIDY email.hgisa@ntlworld.com

In case no-one has seen it on the sticky, we are doing a walk on the 24th May 2009 from the Glapharm to Belle Vue (via some pubs) to raise money for the family of the late Adam Watene. As neighbours to Wakey, please show your mettle and PM me to say you will do the sponsored walk to support a family who are now without a Dad. All the best for 2009. REIDY email.hgisa@ntlworld.com

Playing in the Emmerdale team will be Kelvin Fletcher (Andy Sugden), Ayden Callaghan (Miles De Souza), James Baxter (Jake Doland), Ben Freeman (Scott Windsor), Glenn Lamont (Richie), James Hooton (Sam Dingle), Luke Tittensor (Daz Sugden), Elliott Tittensor (Carl Gallagher – Shameless), Luke Bailey (Casualty / Waterloo Road), former Big Brother winner Anthony Hutton as well as former local rugby league players. The Wildcats team will be taken from the full playing squad.

What a wonderful gesture.











Much appreciated and on that note, good luck for the forthcoming season.

Quote ="reidy@work"In case no-one has seen it on the sticky, we are doing a walk on the 24th May 2009 from the Glapharm to Belle Vue (via some pubs) to raise money for the family of the late Adam Watene. As neighbours to Wakey, please show your mettle and PM me to say you will do the sponsored walk to support a family who are now without a Dad. All the best for 2009. REIDY email.hgisa@ntlworld.com'" might have a go at this if its ok?

Quote ="reidy@work"In case no-one has seen it on the sticky, we are doing a walk on the 24th May 2009 from the Glapharm to Belle Vue (via some pubs) to raise money for the family of the late Adam Watene. As neighbours to Wakey, please show your mettle and PM me to say you will do the sponsored walk to support a family who are now without a Dad. All the best for 2009. REIDY email.hgisa@ntlworld.com'" might have a go at this if its ok?

Depending on other commitments I may be available for this too.

Brill guys.
The more the better.

Many thanks.

Hi all,
If you would like to do the Wakey Walk for Adam Watene's family benefit fund, please click on the link below and download and print a sponsor form.

When you have collected all of your sponsor money in, please send a cheque to Francis Stephenson at Wakefield Wildcats (details on the form). Please do NOT take the money on the day of the walk as we would like to know the total raised for a cheque presentation on the day. All monies to be submitted by Friday 15th May 2009.


(Massive thanks to Giant-Dragon for the artwork

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A quick update for you all.

Acko has kindly had a chat with Matthew who will be walking with us, Matthew is the vice president of Horbury WMC who sposnor John Kear.
They have very kindly organised a halfway house there for us including some buffet food.
If it's OK guys, as this has very kindly been laid on for us, I would welcome anyone throwing a quid or whatever into Horbury WMC's coffers tin.

Many thanks indeed Acko for sorting this.

would going via horbury not be going the long way???

No PB, shortest way there matey. Over Denby Dale Rd, Thornes Lane and then up Doncaster Rd.

Fair do's.

We went via Flockton and Calder Grove last year

That way has footpaths which are a requirement for H+S.

Wakefield road also has footpaths all the way down now.

Thats the best way to walk IMO.


HWMC, they are good bunch and like to support and help out fundraisers + the beers cheap

BONUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Quote ="reidy@work"BONUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! '" www.horburywmc.co.uk/ enjoy the walk

Quote ="reidy@work"BONUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! '" www.horburywmc.co.uk/ enjoy the walk

Cheers fella, you not joining us?