Football legend Harry Redknapp announced as keynote speaker for sold-out Sports Lunch
BOOKED: Harry Redknapp
By Rick Lyon, Co-Editor
The Sailors’ Children’s Society has announced football icon Harry Redknapp will be the keynote speaker at this year’s Sports Lunch.
The event, which is one of Hull’s most anticipated dates in the business and sporting calendar, has once again sold out, with over 710 guests set to attend, and a growing waiting list for future events.
Legendary footballer, manager and beloved media personality Redknapp will headline the afternoon, bringing with him decades of stories, insight and humour from his incredible football career.
He said: “I’m delighted to be speaking at the Sailors’ Children’s Society lunch this October. It’s a fantastic cause supporting families who need it most, and I’m looking forward to a great afternoon raising awareness and having a bit of fun along the way.”
From his time managing West Ham, Bournemouth, Portsmouth, Tottenham Hotspur and QPR, to being crowned King of the Jungle on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!, Redknapp has become a household name.
BIG EVENT: Last year’s Sports Lunch
Natasha Barley, CEO of the Sailors’ Children’s Society, said: “We are beyond excited to welcome Harry Redknapp to this year’s Sports Lunch. He’s not just a footballing legend, he’s a true national treasure.
“The event is already shaping up to be our biggest yet, and every penny raised with go on to help families of seafarers in crisis rebuild their lives and look forward to a brighter future.”
Last year’s event raised a record-breaking £103,000, helping provide long-term emotional, financial and practical support to children of seafaring families across the UK.
The Sports Lunch has built a reputation for its star-studded line-up, with previous guests including Jamie Fox (Foxy from SAS: Who Dares Wins), Olympians Colin Jackson and Jamie Baulch, as well as live charity auctions hosted by Caroline Hawley from BBC’s Bargain Hunt.
This year’s event takes place on Friday, October 10, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hull.
For more information about the Sailors’ Children’s Society and future fundraising events, visit www.sailorschildren.org.uk or contact fran.lane@sailorschildren.org.uk to join the event waiting list.