Rugby club launch global challenge to thank our key workers

A Sussex rugby club have launched a global challenge to celebrate key workers during the coronavirus locksdown.
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East Grinstead RFC have launched the 'ONE BALL – Pass it On' challenge to keep spirits lifted and to thank all our healthcare workers, emergency services, armed services, teachers, delivery drivers, shop workers, post worker, cleaners, waste collectors, manufacturers, vets, engineers and all those who are out there making an unbelievable difference to our lives in these difficult times.

With the help from their very talented film maker, Mike Rumsey, the club are making a short global thank you film ‘ONE BALL – Pass It On’ which will be kicked out worldwide.

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The plan is to see how far their 'One Ball' can travel, hitting as many towns, counties, states and countries, with a little help from our friends, families and business contacts.

The global challenge set by East Grinstead RFCThe global challenge set by East Grinstead RFC
The global challenge set by East Grinstead RFC

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"All we need from our rugby friends around the world is a very short video of a rugby ball ‘coming in’ and being ‘passed out’. You may have seen many great efforts on Facebook. Think about sporting your club shirt, top or just your special lockdown clothes! If you are a front-line worker, you may want to wear your uniform with pride. Try and get your flag in the shot!"

Once you have captured the moment, (please film with your camera in a horizontal position), send to the following link: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1-MPh-K-KBTw1Y2g0LbCfvohA9uDOzRj9All videos must be received by Friday 10 April 2020. Please be aware that this film will be sent out into the public domain via social media so by submitting the video, you give East Grinstead Rugby Football Club, UK, full permissions to use. The club hope to feature as many as they can fit in.

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