Moray Mental Health FC sponsored by Elgin Specsavers
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A MORAY football team that supports mental health has been given a boost by an Elgin optician.
Specsavers, located on the town’s High Street, is sponsoring Moray Mental Health FC and highlighting the importance of checking in on your friends and loved ones.
Founded by Matty Slinger, Phil Barton and Steven Simpson - all from Forres - following the death of a close friend by suicide.
The trio decided to create the team to give those struggling with their mental health a safe space to chat while getting some exercise.
Peter Taylor, retail director at Specsavers Elgin, says: “We are always happy to support local charities, so when the opportunity arose to sponsor Moray Mental Health, we jumped at the chance.
“By sponsoring the team, we are helping to highlight the importance of checking in on your friends and family, especially in the winter months.”
Matty Slinger, co-founder of the club, said: “We just want to say a massive thank you to Specsavers Elgin for sponsoring us.
“Mental health is something that affects everyone so by creating the football team, Phil, Steven and I have given those who are in need a safe space to talk and get fit at the same time.”
To book an appointment at Specsavers Elgin, please call 01343 260 098 or visit https://www.specsavers.co.uk/book/elgin/appointment-type
For more information on Moray Mental Health Football Club, please visit, https://www.instagram.com/moraymentalhealthfc/
