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 Our brilliant young footballers at Leithen Vale Sports Club, who will be moving up to the Under-12s, are hoping to head to the Blackpool International Cup in May 2027, and we’re fundraising to help get them there.
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 What makes this team so special isn’t just their love of football, but the lovely group they’ve become.
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 Coming together from Innerleithen and other small towns and villages across the Scottish Borders, these girls have formed a genuinely lovely, close-knit team. They get on brilliantly, look out for one another and have so much fun together. They’re just as happy cheering each other on as they are celebrating a goal, and whether they win or lose, they always seem to come off the pitch smiling.
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 They’re also incredibly lucky to have a dedicated group of volunteer coaches who give up their time, week after week, rain or shine, to help the girls learn, improve and enjoy their football. Their commitment makes such a difference.
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 And that’s really what grassroots girls’ football is all about.
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 It’s about far more than goals and results. It’s about friendships, confidence, resilience and belonging. It’s about giving girls a place where they feel included, supported and encouraged to have a go.
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 From 30 April to 3 May 2027, our squad of 14 girls hopes to travel to Blackpool to take part in an international youth football tournament at Stanley Park. It will be a wonderful opportunity to play against other teams, develop their skills and, perhaps most importantly, make some brilliant memories together.
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 <strong>What are we fundraising for?</strong>
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 We’re hoping to raise £5,000 to help cover the girls’ accommodation, travel, tournament entry and, if funds allow, some matching team clothing for the occasion.
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 Parents and accompanying family members will be covering their own costs, so the money raised will go specifically towards supporting the 14 young players.
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 We’d love to make this opportunity as affordable and accessible as possible for every girl in the squad.
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 Whether you’re a local business, a football supporter, a friend, a relative or simply someone who believes in supporting girls in sport, we’d be incredibly grateful for any contribution.
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 Every donation, however small, will help give these girls an experience they’ll hopefully remember for years to come.
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 Thank you for supporting Leithen Vale Girls and the wonderful team they’ve become. ⚽️
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Leithen Vale Girls – Blackpool 2027! ⚽️

Leithen Vale Girls – Blackpool 2027! ⚽️

Still £3,845 to go. Help us build momentum.