Sports - Community Blitz Team is cashing in
Published: 8 April, 2010
Above: Nequane King in action for the London Blitz
THE London Blitz American Football Club has been awarded the Sport Relief grant to support their ongoing work in the community, writes Steve Barnett.
American football has been seen by many as a sport which offers a unique opportunity to inspire and improve individuals within communities across Camden and Islington.
Both Sports Relief and Comic Relief have supported not just international projects but a host of national projects over the years and the London Blitz have become one of the first American Football clubs in the UK to receive this prestigious support.
Spokesman Jason Henry said: “Receiving this funding and knowing sports people across the country have spent a great deal of commitment and energy to donate
their money and time will allow us to use American football to reach young people
in our local communities.”