Steven Gerrard is to be honoured at 2017’s Legends Of Football celebration, held in aid of Nordoff Robbins and sponsored by HMV.
Gerrard becomes the latest footballer to be honoured with the prize. Now in its 22nd year, the annual fundraising event returns on Monday, October 2 at the Grosvenor House Hotel, London.
The ceremony aims to generate funds for music therapy charity Nordoff Robbins and has raised more than £7 million to date, enabling it to provide tens of thousands of music therapy sessions for some of the UK’s most isolated and vulnerable people.
This year’s celebration will pay tribute to Gerrard, commending a career that saw him captain both England and Liverpool before retiring last year. Gerrard spent 17 seasons at Liverpool and won the Champions League trophy, amongst others.
Described by Sir Alex Ferguson as “the best charity dinner in the football calendar”, Legends Of Football will also play host to an evening of live entertainment and many more of the game’s luminaries will be in attendance.
Past recipients of the Legends Of Football Award include John Charles, Sir Stanley Matthews, Brian Clough, Sir Bobby Robson, Sir Bobby Charlton, Kenny Dalglish, Sir Alex Ferguson, Alan Shearer, Denis Law, Eric Cantona, Pelé, Ryan Giggs and David Beckham.
Brian McLaughlin, Chairman of The Legends of Football, said: “We’re proud to be honouring Steven Gerrard on what promises to be an unmissable event. Legends Of Football has become one of the biggest and most anticipated charity fundraisers that commands a true heritage within the football calendar - all supported by the football community and fans.”
Premier League executive chairman, Richard Scudamore, commented: “This year we recognise the incredible achievements of Liverpool great Steven Gerrard. Legends Of Football is now a permanent fixture in the football calendar and contributes to the fantastic work of Nordoff Robbins. The Premier League is proud to support Nordoff Robbins in its continued commitment to changing the lives of vulnerable and isolated people across the country.”
Paul McGowan, chief executive Hilco Capital, added: “We’re excited to continue our longstanding association with this outstanding event and help support the fundamental work of Nordoff Robbins. Each year we celebrate the shared passions that exist between football and music - all for a worthy cause.”
Julie Whelan, CEO, Nordoff Robbins said: “As a charity, we depend on fantastic events such as Legends of Football. We are appreciative of all the hard work that goes into organising such a prestigious event and are grateful for all the funds generated. Every penny raised goes towards supporting the life changing work we do.”
Tickets and packages are available now, go to www.lofootball.co.uk for more information.
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