Leigh Leopards – the 2023 Challenge Cup winners – are showing their support of the hospice with new a limited-edition warm-up t-shirt.
Their chosen tagline – ‘two towns – one special hospice’ – highlights the connection the hospice has with the wider community. The profit from each shirt will be donated to the hospice, supporting the hospice’s need to raise £12,000 a day to run its services.
The new shirts have already received positive feedback, with the detail paying a tribute to the roots of Leigh, which the hospice is proud to be a part of.
The announcement comes after rival team Wigan Warriors announced their support of the hospice ahead of the 2025 season.
Steve Kerr, Chief Operating Officer at Leigh Leopards, said:
“Supporting local means any donations go directly to the community we serve, and it’s great that we can continue to support their work.
“This Wigan & Leigh Hospice charity t-shirt will be worn by our players for the warm-up when we take to the field against Wigan Warriors on Friday 4 July. Wigan Warriors are also supporting the charity and it’s another great example of the Leopards and Warriors coming together to support our community.”
Jo Carby, Chief Executive of Wigan & Leigh Hospice, said:
“It is so exciting to have Leigh Leopards supporting us, and I know it will mean a lot to many of our patients, volunteers and staff. Sport is a vital part of this borough and plays such an important role in shaping the amazing community spirit we experience every day.
“The new t-shirt looks incredible, and I can’t wait to see Leigh supporters wearing them, showing their support for both their team and the hospice. We are so proud to be part of this wonderful community and so grateful to Leigh Leopards for their support.”
The deadline to place pre-orders is Friday 10 May 2025.