Match for Mind | Roots Hall Run 5th October 2024

[BoyWonder2]

I hope this is okay to put here Mods.

Southend United’s fixture with Maidenhead on Saturday 5th October has been designated as our “Match for Mind”, which the club has done in previous years with the aim to raise awareness and funds for South East & Central Essex Mind. I believe our match last year was the Solihull Moors match.

https://www.secemind.org.uk/

Now, on Sunday 27th April 2025, I’ll be running the London Marathon for the same incredible charity after I was gifted a place with work, whose charity partner is South East & Central Essex Mind.

As part of my fundraising/training, I’m in discussions with the club to arrange a few “fun runs” at Roots Hall. I’m looking to sort out a gentle 5km run around the perimeter of the Roots Hall pitch ahead of this match. The following day is the Southend 10km, so this may not be ideal.

However, if I’m able to sort this out. Who would be up for attending? I’d ask for a donation on my fundraising page to enter, and the plan would be to run together and chat all things Southend United.

It would be in the morning, giving you time to shower/change and get in the bar or pubs around the ground for a pre-match beer.

If you’re interested, please let me know and I can work details with the club if this would be possible.

 

[OldBlueLady]

Good luck with running round that mess of a running track around the edge - it's pretty rough which is why I've been using my stick recently!

 

[Suffolk Shrimper In Dorset]

@BoyWonder2 - we have that bloke that put the ball in the Bury net due to be our SUEPA guest on 5 Oct, so if you'd like assistance with anything on the day (we'll be quite busy so I'm thinking photo opportunity, presentation etc) then just PM me and we can sort something out.

 

[BoyWonder2]

@BoyWonder2 - we have that bloke that put the ball in the Bury net due to be our SUEPA guest on 5 Oct, so if you'd like assistance with anything on the day (we'll be quite busy so I'm thinking photo opportunity, presentation etc) then just PM me and we can sort something out.

Thank you.

Once I find out if this is a goer, I’ll be in touch.

The plan is to be done long before so it doesn’t disrupt the day in anyway. I’ll always take a picture with the legend that is Benji though

 

[BoyWonder2]

I’ve had the go ahead from the club for this to go ahead

It’s Saturday 5th October, a 9am meet with the aim to get going at 9:30am.

It’ll be a £5 donation to my London Marathon fundraising link to South East & Central Essex Mind.

https://2025tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/mikeedwards16

Id love to see some other Shrimpers there, otherwise I’m going to be very lonely. If you wish to attend please let me know, but if you don’t want to but want to donate please do if you can. South East & Central Essex Mind are an incredible charity.