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PL/BT Disability Fund: The participants' stories

1 Jun 2018
Oliver Philpott, Middlesbrough FC Foundation

Discover how the programme is making an impact on people with disabilities across the country

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Since it was launched in September 2016, the Premier League/BT Disability Fund has worked with thousands of people.

As well as giving participants the opportunity to play a variety of sports, the programme has led to improved confidence and self-esteem.

Here are some of their stories. 

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Brighton & Chase
Burnley & Joe
Crystal Palace & Matt
Everton & John
Gerrard and Osman's Merseyside derby
Hull & Kasper
Leicester & Patrick
Man City & Hollie
Middlesbrough & Oliver
Newcastle & Mikey
Southampton & Mark
Spurs & Josh
Stoke & Mark
Sunderland & Jack
Swansea & Andy
Watford & Jack
West Brom & Josh
West Ham & Hakeem

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