Charities to benefit from Hibbert testimonial

Lyndon Lloyd , 25 July, 11comments | Jump to most recent

Tony Hibbert will donate part of the proceeds from his upcoming testimonial against AEK Athens to children's charities, Claire House and Rainbow Trust.

The veteran defender will take his bow after 11 years of service to the Blues on 8 August and the two organizations were delighted to hear of his gesture.

A spokesperson from Claire House Children's Hospice said: "The children and staff are extremely proud to be one of Tony's chosen charities for his upcoming testimonial.

"We are a home from home for local children who suffer from life-limiting or life-threatening conditions. We rely on the generosity of people like Tony and all the local community to continue to provide the services that our children and their families depend on.

"We would like to congratulate Tony on being given a testimonial. He has been a fantastic and loyal servant to Everton and we are honoured to be associated with him." The other beneficiary, Rainbow Trust Children's Charity, were equally grateful.

"We are delighted that Tony Hibbert has chosen to support Rainbow Trust and to make a donation as part of his testimonial," the organisation told the Official site.

"Rainbow Trust Children's Charity provides emotional and practical support to families who have a child with a life threatening or terminal illness. Rainbow Trust's Family Support Workers join the family in their own home and are there to provide practical support.

Tickets for Hibbert's testimonial are now on sale and can be purchased online at evertonfc.com, by calling 0871 663 1878* (booking fees may apply) or by visiting the Goodison Road box office.

Quotes or other material sourced from Evertonfc.com

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Ajay Gopal
1 Posted 25/07/2012 at 17:37:51

Tony, I bow my head to you. A loyal servant of the club and a fading breed of gentlemen footballers.

He may not be the most talented footballer, but I would have him any day over money grabbing characters like Balotelli, Suarez, Terry, etc, etc.

Well done, Tony, and wish you a good remainder to your career as well as life after football. You have the respect and best wishes of all true blues.

Dennis Stevens
2 Posted 25/07/2012 at 19:18:47

Hear! Hear! Well put, Ajay.

Nick Armitage
3 Posted 25/07/2012 at 19:16:55

Ajay, would you really want Hibbert before Balotelli?

Michael Mulholland
4 Posted 25/07/2012 at 19:28:38

Is right Ajay, if your talking to Hibbo could you tell him to get his big toe nail cut for this season.

Andrew Gilbert
5 Posted 25/07/2012 at 19:30:37

And if Hibbert was as good as Balotelli would he still be here?

Having said that I would probably take Hibbo over Mario, and defo before the other two thugs mentioned.

Michael Summers
6 Posted 26/07/2012 at 13:14:53

This gesture just shows what the man is all about a genuine down to earth guy who has given the Blues eleven great years and had not moaned or slagged the club or anyone of when not in team; he has just got his head and grafted. Thanks, Tony, for your service and long may it continue.

Vijay Nair
7 Posted 26/07/2012 at 13:35:23

Hats off to Hibbo! Hope he scores his first goal ever for Everton in the testimonial..

Kase Chow
8 Posted 26/07/2012 at 14:03:07

Hibbo = top man and dedicated wholehearted player. true Evertonian

Ian Kearney
9 Posted 27/07/2012 at 02:32:46

Does that mean he's keeping the rest of the proceeds for himself?

Peter Barry
10 Posted 27/07/2012 at 03:25:27

Ian Kearney # 205 obviously needs some lessons on the meaning and purpose of a 'Testimonial' Match.

Ian Kearney
11 Posted 28/07/2012 at 14:37:05

I realise the tradition, but this is the modern era, and tony hibbert is one of the luckiest millionaires in the country, does he need more money?

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