Barrow Raiders will be wearing special training tops for the remainder of the 2023 season to show the club’s support for Minds Matter Rugby and the fantastic work of State of Mind.
The tops will be worn by the players during warm-ups ahead of each remaining Betfred Championship fixture.
We’d like to give a massive shout-out to MSH Healthcare and Lawrence & Co, who have proudly sponsored these training tops.
These tops are now available to purchase on our website, priced at £30 for adults and £25 for juniors. The cut-off date for orders is Monday 15 May, and please note that it will take around six weeks for our supplier O’Neills to produce the shirts.
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Discussing the importance of State of Mind, Raiders half-back Jarrod Sammut – who first approached the club with the idea of wearing new training tops to support the charity – said: “They do great work up and down the country, trying to educate and raise awareness of the importance of mental health.
“That’s not just within the game of rugby, it’s in life in general. I spoke with Steve Neale and the club and said it would be great if we could continue on from the great work they do.
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“For us, it gives the club a bit of limelight, as well as working alongside a really great cause.
“We can never really share enough information or awareness about the importance of State of Mind – and really looking after yourself, your friends and family.
“In recent times, we’ve gone through a great ordeal and don’t want anybody to suffer in silence or think they’re alone, because that’s not the case.
“If we can make a difference to 1% of people, then that’s better than not doing anything at all. We’ve got a platform here which we can really use to our advantage and reach a greater audience.”
Who are State of Mind?
State of Mind Sport is a charity that harnesses the power of sport to promote positive mental health among sportsmen and women, fans and wider communities, and ultimately to prevent suicide.
The charity raises awareness of the issues surrounding mental health and wellbeing and delivers education on the subject to all levels of sport, business, education and community groups.
State of Mind signposts individuals to where they can receive care and support in their area.
First established in the UK Super League in 2011, State of Mind Sport is now a much-loved national charity and international movement delivering its message across rugby league, rugby union, multiple other sports, age groups and territories.
Barrow Raiders’ club chaplain, Tony Ford, was instrumental in starting the campaign following the death of Terry Newton, and he is on hand to support anyone at the club, should he be required.
To find out how you can support State of Mind, click here!
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