February saw the official launch of Most Kicked Ball. MKB is the brainchild of Blake McGrow, and is a unique charity concept which allows anyone to get involved and raise money for their chosen charity.
We’ve been working on the development of the MKB online presence, and the website now features all of the latest news, plus video updates of all the latest events and celebrity kicks. High profile kickers now include BBC presenter Ray Stubbs, politician George Galloway and players from Tranmere Rovers and Preston North End.
Sir Bobby Robson has also thrown his support behind the project:
“The Most Kicked Ball is another great concept which not only raises money for charity but it allows football fans the chance to get a kick at the ball!”
The project is being supported by Football Aid who administer all incoming donations and distribute the money raised to charities and community groups.
With momentum growing fast, there are some exciting things happening in the coming months:
The name Accrington Stanley is synonymous with the origin of British football throughout the world and they are the first major league club to sign up for a “Public Kicking” event, which will be taking place on 24th March.
And highlights of the Most Kicked Ball will soon be a regular feature on British Television. Charge – a TV programme shown nationally in the UK on the Community Channel – will be following the progress of the ball throughout the MKB season. It is broadcast every day between 6pm and 10pm on Sky 539, Virgin TV 233 and Freeview 87.
Posted by Phil Powell on March 11, 2008