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Ex-Wolves goalkeeper appeals to fans over stadium sleepout

Ex-Wolves goalkeeper appeals to fans over stadium sleepout

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Former Wolverhampton Wanderers goalkeeper Carl Ikeme has appealed to fans to sleep overnight in the club's stadium to raise money to support the homeless.The Molineux Sleepout has taken place for the past seven years and raised £250,000 for Wolves Foundation and the Good Shepherd charity.This year's event takes place in November and Good Shepherd ambassador Ikeme said he had always been "massively impressed" by the number of people who took on the challenge on a cold night."People in this city are always really good at coming together to help others in need, and this event is a really good example of that togetherness and support," he added.
The foundation's target is to attract more than 200 participants this year for the first time.Ikeme has been a regular visitor to the sleepout and is helping this year's event in the Stan Cullis Stand on 14 November, the foundation said."I first visited the Good Shepherd when I was a player at Wolves, and they do so much incredible work in many different areas that I was proud to become an ambassador," he said."When I was a player, we carried out many different community visits, so I know just how important Wolves Foundation is in delivering a wide range of projects."Both charities play vital roles for the people of Wolverhampton, and by getting involved in the Molineux Sleepout, whether by taking part or making a donation, this is a real team effort to be a part of that support."Tickets are now on sale for people to take part with all participants encouraged to raise a minimum of £100, the foundation added.
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