Robbie'S Rugby Festival

A festival of rugby, music and food with a twist, in aid of The Robbie Anderson Cancer Trust and The Jake McCarthy Foundation. 29th July 2017.

Please join us to celebrate a festival of rugby, music and food with a twist, in aid of The Robbie Anderson Cancer Trust and The Jake McCarthy Foundation on 28th July 2018 - our 10th year of RRF.

The vision for Robbie's Rugby Festival and Party on the Pitch is to create an atmospheric, unforgettable, inspiring event that leaves a legacy to remembered by uniting local communities and businesses. We hope you can join us and be a part of it.

FRIDAY EVENING
An informal evening from 7pm onwards. Entry free of charge. Everyone is welcome, we would love to see you to kick the weekends activities off.

SATURDAY - FROM 10AM
Robbie's Rugby Festival - Based around a rugby 10's tournament the day offers something for everyone; rugby, Pimms, a children's activities area, and a selection of live music as well as a large traditional BBQ, onsite gift and food market, minis tag, and numerous charitable fundraising activities.

10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY BALL - FROM 8PM - CARRIAGES 2AM
Details coming soon - keep an eye on this page and our website.

The Robbie Anderson Cancer Trust - During Robbie's 15 month battle with a rare form of terminal cancer, age just 12, he created The Robbie Anderson Cancer Trust (RACT). A trust that aims to provide a facility where all children are treated in age appropriate surroundings, demonstrated by the milestone opening of ward 27 at the Leicester Royal Infirmary in February 2013. Cancer is a battle that must be fought on all fronts, the psychological fight is in many ways just as important as the physical care, the RACT recognize this and thus provide home comforts and recreational equipment which are just as essential as the clinical surroundings that patients are treated within.

The Jake McCarthy Foundation - Jake McCarthy, a former LGS pupil, suffered a seizure whilst on holiday in Thailand in 2012, leaving him in a coma. He was found to have a large brain tumour and underwent emergency surgery to remove this, but tragically did not regain consciousness. He sadly passed away on December 24th 2012 aged only 24. His condition had gone undiagnosed at home in the UK.
As a result of overwhelming support from those who knew Jake, his family decided to set-up a Foundation in his memory. The objective of the Foundation is to help improve the early diagnosis of brain tumours, along with raising awareness of the symptoms and early warning signs associated with this condition.

The weekend's events are to be held at:

Loughborough Grammar School Playing Fields
43 Woodhouse Road
Quorn
Loughborough Endowed Schools
Leicestershire
LE12 8AJ

TOURNAMENT DETAILS
Players must be 18 or over (for insurance purposes) and there should be a minimum of 15 players per team. There will also be a separate social round robin tournament for those teams wishing to play in a more relaxed atmosphere.
If you would like to enter a team please contact rugby@addoevents.com

Spectators will be asked for a donation upon entry.
Our aim is to raise vital funds and awareness of 2 local charities. Please come along, enjoy and give generously! Feel free to invite all your friends and family and please spread the word! !

WE VERY MUCH LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ALL THERE