At the match on the 22nd December 23, Mk Lightning were collecting donations for the Winter Night Shelter in Milton Keynes, a very local charity located close to the rink.
Donations were requested from sleeping bags, cans of food, pens and paper to Costa Coffee vouchers, big or small anything would be appreciated, and the All In Black MK Lightning fan Base did not disappoint.
The team came to see how generous everyone had been after the match yesterday, with the donations half filling the room at Planet Ice.
We collected so many donations last night from our incredible fans. To make sure these got to people in need quickly, Dave, Richard and Rebecca from the MKL Supporters Club, along with Aaron, Carly and Sophie from All In Black Team delivered the donations to the Shelter today.
Richard Wilmot from the MKL Supporters Club said “It was very humbling to visit I must admit. It amazed me when the Shelter said that all the stuff we took (and there was a lot!) would all be gone by Christmas Day”.
Aaron Mills from All in Black Said “ Aaron Mills from All in Black said “It was great to meet the team at the shelter and understand how much hard work goes into supporting the homeless. Seeing how well not only the club but also the supporters came together for this Christmas donation was heartwarming. I am hoping that alongside the supporters club and MKL we can come up with a way to further support the shelter on a regular basis.”
Tom Roberts from MKL said ”We are very pleased to be able to support this local cause and to try and help make Christmas a little easier for some people. MKL fans have always been generous in supporting charities, but we were amazed by just how much everyone pulled together to give these things to the Shelter. Thank you all for your generosity, thank you to the Supporters Club for bringing it all together and thanks to All In Black – Aaron, Kellie and Carly in particular – for their support. Above all thank you the Shelter for the incredible unsung work they do in the MK community“
A great team effort by the Fans, MKL Supporters Club, MK Lightning and Sponsors of MK Lightning Ice Hockey Team.
Find out more about the Winter Night Shelter and how you can donate.
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