Benefit Testimonials
A testimonial is an important landmark in the career of any sportsperson. It’s an opportunity to celebrate the career of a sporting talent who has achieved 10 years at the top of their chosen sport.
We’ve held testimonial events for a number of sporting heroes including Barrie McDermott and Kevin Sinfield who celebrated his testimonial year in 2007 at the age of only 27.
To discuss how we can help you arrange a sports testimonial get in touch. Click on the photos to read more about the testimonials we've organised.
Barrie McDermott
“The fact that Nick and Mark chose my benefit year to instigate the first Sportsman Lunch was a great honour and their generosity is hugely appreciated. I look forward to supporting many more lunches in the coming years.”
Barrie McDermott
Kevin Sinfield
“Being the sporting beneficiary of the lunch in 2007 was a fantastic start to my testimonial year. I am very grateful to both Mark and Nick for the support they have given me at numerous events.”
Kevin Sinfield
“The Leicester Tigers would like to thank Sporting Connexions for their extremely generous donation of £20,000 towards Matt Hampson's Trust Fund following the recent York Sportsman's Lunch. Matt was absolutely delighted and very grateful for their kindness. It sounds as if the lunch was an excellent occasion - certainly Martin Johnson has told us that he thoroughly enjoyed it!”
Peter Wheeler, Chief Executive, Leicester Tigers
“On behalf of the PRA, I would like to thank Sporting Connexions for their extraordinary generosity in supporting the PRA Benevolent Fund at this year's York Sportsman's Lunch. We felt it was a tremendous honour that they thought of us, and recognise what we are doing on behalf of our members, past, present and future.”
Damian Hopley, CEO, Professional Rugby Players Association
“The £5000 donation enabled us to start building the new pavilion at Hovingham Cricket Club and we are very appreciative of the support shown for a small rural club.”
Ian Mosey, Chairman, Hovingham Cricket Club
“The generous £40k donation made by Nick and Mark following the 2006 lunch has helped immensely with the building of the new clubhouse.”
Richard Wood, York RUFC