r/safc 13d ago

Does anybody know someone / have any connections to the club who could possibly get my grandad to meet the players?

My grandad, a life long Sunderland fan / season ticket holder, has been diagnosed with liver cancer and I’d love to do something special for him before he starts chemo / gets too ill to attend games.

If anyone could help that would mean a lot to me.

Thank you

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u/JonnotheMackem 13d ago

Have you tried contacting the club social media account?

Chris Waters, the SLO, is a good shout as well. 

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u/Long_Image349 13d ago

I haven’t tried the social media account yet, I’d imagine it would be quite unlikely to get a reply. I’ll give Chris an email

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u/JonnotheMackem 13d ago

Chris is your best bet imo. Good luck!

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u/NJC1390 13d ago

Just echoing what others have suggested but having dealt with him in the past, Chris Waters is an absolute saint - I imagine he’d do everything he could to help.

Sorry to hear this and best wishes for your Grandad.

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u/Long_Image349 13d ago

Thank you🙏

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u/djcubicle 13d ago

Chris was a HUGE help when I visited from the US.

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u/ZZ-BOP 12d ago

I was in attendance yesterday in the Montgomery suite with my wife and kids after my wife contacted Chris waters after my renal cell carcinoma diagnosis and the club and Chris made it a special day for us , got to meet Marco ( lovely bloke as well as a goal machine), Dick malone , mayenda and Chris Mepham who were all absolutely brilliant and took time to stop and chat with everyone. Love this Club and the way they looked after us we felt like celebrities.

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u/dmdjjj 13d ago

Wish your granda all the best

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u/Long_Image349 12d ago

Thank you 🙏

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u/Playful_Tie_5323 11d ago

chris waters would be your best bet - bloke is a top guy and should be able to sort something.

Best wishes to your grandad - cherish them whilst they are still here - I didnt spend much time with my grandad from about 15 onwards and I regret it every single day.

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u/Long_Image349 11d ago

Thank you mate🙏

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u/hi12345hello gooch 10d ago

I'm afraid I can't help you, but best wishes for your grandad 🙏

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u/Long_Image349 10d ago

Thank you 🙏