The second Oliver’s Wish Foundation Rugby Fun Day took place on 27 May at Crawley Rugby Club, with a host of rugby legends and entertainment for all the family. The event was in support of Sparks and other children’s charities the Lullaby Trust and Chestnut Tree House.
The centrepiece of the day was an exhibition match between northern and southern hemisphere legends sides, full of ex-internationals.
A huge thank you to everyone who took part on the day and those who volunteered their time for some very worthwhile causes, and a very special thanks to Rob and Anna Dowling for their continued support of Sparks.
About the foundation
The Oliver’s Wish Foundation raises money and awareness for charities that support babies, children and young people, in memory of Oliver Dowling, who tragically passed away in his sleep in the autumn of 2015.
The first Rugby Fun Day in 2016 brought in a crowd of more than 2,000 and raised £30,000 for charity.
Show your support
Amazing day in support of @OliversWishUK @SparksCharity @ChestnutSussex & @sonny_hamilton Thanks to Crawley RFC, the players & @Harlequins pic.twitter.com/cVMNhtH0PA
— Rob Dowling (@RobDowling1) May 28, 2017
Thank you @OliversWishUK for a great day and to run out with these legends was awesome, one right calf in need of special attention today ? pic.twitter.com/rWIHRAxu89
— Juniorsharksrugby (@Juniorsharksrug) May 28, 2017
Reunited after 21 years! @MiddlesexUni Rugby ? supporting @OliversWishUK @LullabyTrust @SparksCharity @ChestnutSussex & @sonny_hamilton pic.twitter.com/7408kMKSzO
— Rob Dowling (@RobDowling1) May 29, 2017