Fans mark 200th Wolves podcast raising £6k for charity
A milestone live episode of the E&S Wolves Podcast has helped raise more than £6,000 for two deserving causes.
Nathan Judah, Joe Edwards and the returning Tim Spiers got together for a special 200th episode, which was broadcast across the world on YouTube, Facebook and Twitter.
And thanks to the generous donations of viewers, fundraising targets for both the Wolves Foundation’s Feed Our Pack initiative and Breast Cancer Now were smashed.
An auction of Wolves memorabilia and other fun prizes including a tracksuit worn by manager Nuno Espirito Santo and a signed shirt saw £3,415 raised for Feed Our Pack. A further £1,911 was raised for Breast Cancer Now, with Gift Aids taking the overall total across the two charities to £6,302.
Wolves correspondent Joe said: “It was a really fun night and fantastic to raise funds for two great causes along the way. Thanks to everyone who tuned in, and those who donated as well. Hopefully we can do it again sometime. I’m looking forward to the 300th episode already!”
The unique, fourth live version of the popular Wolves podcast – sponsored by Adoption@Heart – was done digitally and has had more than 6,000 views and listens. It saw the crew analyse a challenging season in the Premier League for Nuno’s team and answer dozens of supporters’ questions.
They also took part in more light-hearted segments such as a Wolves-themed quiz, with the loser having to do an embarrassing forfeit live on air.
The Wolves Foundation’s Feed Our Pack campaign was set up to combat food poverty in Wolverhampton, and Nuno has donated £250,000 of his own money to the cause.
Breast Cancer Now funds world-class breast cancer research. They aim that by 2050, everyone diagnosed with breast cancer will live – and be supported to live well.
E&S Digital Sports Editor Nathan added: “It’s been a tough year for everyone, especially the Wolves fans not being able to get to Molineux.
“We were delighted so many were online for some football chat and a little bit of light-hearted relief. To raise those amazing totals for charity is testament to the incredible generosity of the fans throughout these hard times.”
