In 2017, myself and my sister were caught up in the terrorist attack in Manchester. As a season ticket holder, Elland Road was the first place I would return to that was a stadium/arena venue with lots of people inside.
Having been put in touch with Stix later in the 17/18 season, he very kindly arranged one of the most amazing experiences for us both. We were invited to a game at Elland Road and given access to a lounge where we could go before, during and after the match, this provided us with a ‘safe space’ within the stadium. He allowed us to go down the tunnel and stand at the side of the pitch to watch the players arrive and let us remain there for as long as we wanted before the players came out for their warm up. To be able to stand that close to the carpet of Elland Road was an amazing experience in itself.
We are thankful for the reassurance that Stix provided us throughout the evening and also the hospitality. We will be forever grateful for arranging this for us, it is probably one of the best evenings we have ever had and to top it off, we managed to meet a few of the players after the game.
We are also part of Manchester Survivors Choir which is made up of people affected by the events in 2017, providing support to each other and spreading our message of positivity. This has also provided opportunity for the younger members of the choir to set up a side project called Bee The Difference which looks to change how young people are supported in the aftermath of a terrorist attack.
Thank you so much Stix
Amelia Bradbourne