The Kit Aid initiative gives unwanted rugby kit to underprivileged children in the UK and overseas to provide those of all abilities and backgrounds the chance to participate in rugby. The project also promotes social inclusion and helps protect the environment through recycling.
The WRU is delighted to back the campaign which improves participation levels throughout rugby and has worked closely with Wales’ national teams and Swalec League clubs this season to ensure that any unwanted kit goes to some of the world’s most disadvantaged areas.
Graham Price, the Ambassador for LV=SOS Kit Aid in Wales, collected Welsh rugby’s generous offering from the home of Welsh Sport today. He said:
“I am incredibly grateful to the WRU and their clubs for once again making a substantial contribution to the LV=SOS Kit Aid. This is a wonderful project and I’m proud and honoured to support the chance to spread rugby to youngsters from emerging nations so they too can have an opportunity to take part in our great game.”
Jason Lewis, WRU National Rugby Development Manager said: “Developing the game of rugby across all ages and abilities is at the heart of our vision for Wales and it is with pleasure that I represent our national teams and member clubs to share their generosity with other nations driving the game of rugby in their own communities.”
The WRU first launched their support for project, which has sent £2m pounds worth of recycled kit to 19 emerging countries in Africa and Eastern Europe, in 2007.
Anyone wanting to donate their kit should go to the official website: lvsoskitaid.com and click “I want to donate” at the top of the page to find out more.
