Ahoy Mateys! Leeds United stars go pirate to surprise young fans with tickets to Paw Patrol Live!
All paws on deck! Leeds United stars Ilia Gruev and Sebastiaan Bornauw sailed into a pirate party to deliver a paw-some surprise to lucky young fans.
They teamed up with Leeds United Foundation and PAW Patrol Live! to hand a tail-wagging treat for local schoolchildren — tickets to see the show’s UK touring production of The Great Pirate Adventure, which plays Leeds First Direct Bank Arena, on Saturday, August 9.
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Children from Harehills Primary, Whitecote Primary, Christ Church Upper Armley C of E Primary and Our Lady’s Catholic Primary schools had been invited by LUFC’s official charity to enjoy a pirate-themed celebration, filled with crafts, games, and plenty of PAW Patrol Live! party grub at Elland Road.
The Foundation uses football to support and inspire those who live in Leeds, through a range of activities including health and social education in primary and secondary schools, community volunteering, sports participation for everyone, and enable young people to make Positive Choices™ about their lives and futures.
But the biggest surprise came when the two first team football stars walked in to reveal that the children — along with their families — would be heading to PAW Patrol Live! The Great Pirate Adventure in Leeds.
They will get to join Ryder and the Pups on a thrilling treasure hunt and enjoy a high-energy performance filled with music, fun, and plenty of excitement!
Commenting on their experience, Bella and Lola from Our Lady’s Primary School said: “We had such a fun day meeting the players and coming to Elland Road. The players even gave us tickets to see PAW Patrol Live! in Leeds this summer – we can’t wait!”
Louise Burns, School Partnership and Education Manager for the Leeds United Foundation, said: “It has been fantastic partnering with PAW Patrol Live!, especially being able to engage and support local children and families from some of the schools we work with.
“Seeing the smiles as they arrived at Elland Road and providing them with the chance to take part in some fun activities before meeting some of their footballing heroes was brilliant. A big thank you to everyone involved in making this happen!”
Claire Anter, spokesperson for PAW Patrol Live! “The Great Pirate Adventure” said: “We are delighted to join forces with Leeds United Foundation and bring the magic of 'PAW Patrol Live!' to children and families across the area. Our hope is that this experience sparks joy, creates lasting memories, and inspires a lifelong love for the arts. We look forward to welcoming these special guests to the show in just a few weeks.”
Since its debut in the Autumn of 2016, PAW Patrol Live! has been seen by over 7 million people worldwide, providing fans in over 50+ countries with an unforgettable Broadway-style production.
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