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FOOTBALL FOR HEROES WEEK

Posted on: Thu 04 Mar 2010

Wycombe Wanderers are joining forces with all 72 Football League clubs in a united week of action to raise awareness and vital funds for Help for Heroes - The Football League's Official Charity Partner for the 2009/10 season.

Football for Heroes week will take place between March 6 and 14, allowing the whole The Football League to show its support for the armed forces.

The Chairboys will be showing their support for Help for Heroes during Saturday's game with Carlisle United at Adams Park.

And during the week of action, Wanderers is hosting a wide range of events designed to produce the maximum coverage and awareness of the charity which helps rehabilitate members of the British armed forces injured in the line of duty.

This will include:

A promotional photo shoot featuring Blues boss Gary Waddock (pictured right)

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Wycombe Wanderers and Carlisle United will emerge from tunnel behind a Help for Heroes banner

The respective captains and the match officials will pose for a photo at kick-off with a Help for Heroes banner

Gary Waddock and Greg Abbott will wear Help for Heroes wristbands for the duration of the game

Wycombe Wanderers' first team will sign a Football League Help for Heroes ball which will then be auctioned off for the charity

Lord Mawhinney, chairman of The Football League said: "The contribution being made by our armed forces around the world is both outstanding and humbling. As a nation we seldom thank them enough for the sacrifices they make.

"The Football for Heroes week provides an excellent opportunity for opportunity for supporters to show their appreciation for the work they do."

Tickets for Saturday's clash with Carlisle can be purchased either by calling 01494 441118 or by clicking here.