Fire service chaplain John Maxwell is preparing to fly out to the Gambia to distribute medical supplies, baby clothing and share his love of the beautiful game.
The Rev Maxwell, who is a dedicated football coach, also plans to take out bags of football kit and equipment with him when he flys out with his wife Christine next month.
He said: “We don’t ask for any money, we are not a registered charity but we do get a lot of donations of football kit and clothes to take out there.
“We do it because we love it, this will be our 14th trip out there, we try to go twice a year. We fly to the capital Banjul and we are met out there. We are made to feel welcome - The Gambia is a very poor country.”
Rev John Maxwell, who is chaplain to 11 Swindon fire stations, began his regular trips to the West African country eight years ago when he was invited on a trip arranged by Swindon College.
Anyone able to support Rev Maxwell’s next trip to The Gambia with donations of clothing or medical supplies should email [email protected]
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