BLAINE Haney, who lives just around the corner from Salford Lads and Girls Club, has a stark message for the property developers doing very nicely out of high rise towers which are appearing on plots in the city near to Manchester: "Please save the club. It is a crucial part of this part of the Salford community. If this goes I think a gang culture will be on the rise because we keep many kids off the streets and out of trouble."
He is someone who knows the value of the institution. But it needs to raise £250,000 by the end of November or it will close.
Blaine has conquered difficulties in his short life and climbed a Welsh mountain - thanks to the club. With the venue's support he is forging a career for himself and has not allowed a disability to stop him.
Blaine admits he was never great at sports. But 'because I knew the people to ask' he was snook into boxing classes aged eight at the club. It was the start of lessons for life which have clearly rubbed off on him.
Now aged 19, he is an impressive ambassador for the club and proof of how it can mould young lives for the better.
This story is from the October 17, 2024 edition of Manchester Evening News.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the October 17, 2024 edition of Manchester Evening News.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
Jude's message to former City star on his retirement
JUDE Bellingham has sent a heartfelt message to Jesus Navas after the former City forward played the final game of his professional career on Sunday.
Pep reiterates how difficult it is to find the right players in a January window
PEP Guardiola said that nobody at City looks as good as normal in their losing run as he picked out two players for their efforts.
County boss gets in the festive spirit
STOCKPORT County manager Dave Challinor insists the Hatters will embrace and enjoy the unique challenges of professional football in England over the festive period.
PEP'S NOT READY TO TAKE KLOPP'S ROUTE OUT
CITY manager Pep Guardiola claimed he would ‘sleep better’ when Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp departs and so far, his comments may not be entirely true.
Lewis focused on the biggest challenge of all
England head coach Jon Lewis says his side are in “a really good place” for the upcoming Ashes series in Australia, which he describes as cricket’s “hardest challenge”.
Draper sets sights on hitting the top
US OPEN SEMI-FINAL GAVE BRITISH TALENT A TASTE OF THE BIG TIME
Retail figures look 'disastrous'
THIS Christmas appears to have been “disastrous” for retailers as households battle with ongoing cost-of-living pressures, new figures suggest.
Loyalty card issue for Morrisons
MORRISONS has cut the price of items including turkeys and Champagne for all shoppers, after a system glitch hit its loyalty card yesterday, but some customers may face delayed Christmas orders.
King's focus is on value of health
THE King’s Christmas message will focus on the efforts of healthcare workers, following a year that saw Charles and the Princess of Wales treated for cancer.
Man denies CEO killing
THE man accused of fatally shooting the chief executive of the United States health insurance provider UnitedHealthcare in New York yesterday pleaded not guilty to murder and terror charges, in a state case that will run parallel to his federal prosecution.
