Wolves FPA Chairman John Richards is aiming to hit the heights at Molineux once again by taking part in a sponsored abseil to raise money for the club’s official charity, Wolves Foundation.
John, who was appointed as a Wolves’ Vice-President earlier this year, will be abseiling down from the top of the Billy Wright Stand alongside 71 other intrepid thrill-seekers to support the Foundation’s work across the local community.
“Maybe it feels like a bit of an initiation ceremony for becoming a vice-president, but when I saw details of the Molineux Abseil, and even though I’m not the best with heights, I thought it would be a great opportunity to get involved,” said John.
“I’ve seen Molineux from most positions, on the pitch and in the Stands, but heading up to the roof should probably just about complete the set!
“What’s most important is to see so many people coming together and supporting Wolves Foundation, who do such a fantastic job.
“Myself and many of the lads I played alongside at Wolves are always keen to try and attend and support the Foundation when we can, because of the influence of the projects that they deliver.
“At any football club, it is all about the relationship between the club, the players and the community, and the Foundation plays such a big role in that.”
John has been joined by many other former players in supporting a wide range of Foundation initiatives from Molineux Memories to the Molineux Sleepout, and Walking Football to the Golden Wolves club, those fellow club legends including the likes of Steve Daley, Geoff Palmer, Phil Parkes and Terry Wharton.
And several could well be watching him take his leap of faith from the top of the Billy Wright Stand, including close friend Kenny Hibbitt who will already be in the area for the Former Players’ Golf Day which takes place on the day before the event.
Anyone wishing to make a donation to John’s challenge – all of which will go directly to the Foundation – can do so via his fundraising page on this link – https://wolvesfoundation.enthuse.com/pf/john-richards
