From Ugandan Backpages to The Valley...

Henry Irving

charltonnick said:

We posted off a parcel to Wogli today from the museum. 

Great stuff

Bod

I've chatted to him today, he's optimistic about our chances at Preston. Hopefully he's right. Lovely fella.

cfgs

Henry Irving said:

charltonnick said:

We posted off a parcel to Wogli today from the museum. 

Great stuff

With our postal service you could post off the home shirt from this season and it would be retro before it arrived in Uganda.  Nice touch though.

TootingRedArmy

sammy391 said:

TootingRedArmy said:

Princess Fiona...who from Charlton & CAST would be able to help Wogli
of course UK visa entry is challenging, but with club's support etc it may be possible 
lets see and be good to have lifers suggest who to speak to.....

We at CAST are always wanting to help and promote these causes, but appreciate we have to be very sensitive towards fans as well as different cultures and incomes.

whilst we throw around the ‘a few hundred pounds/a few grand’ to fundraise, that amount of money is life changing in places like Uganda- so it’s not a small feat! 

I will put it to the board, who already know there are musings of a crowd funding Wogoli’s visit, but from my POV it may be easier (and quicker!) if a separate fan starts this gofund page in the first instance 

That’s fantastic news sammy391 that this will be discussed by the CAST board much appreciated! 

Myself, fellow Lifers, CAST members, and the wider Addick's family only became aware of our young Ugandan fan Wogoli Willington thanks to CAST’s fantastic article and it’s been truly heart-warming to see how far our club’s spirit reaches. Any crowdfunding initiative would definitely have a much greater impact if it were organised through CAST, as the recognised supporters’ group, rather than by individuals alone.

We all understand the challenges with visas and logistics for Wogoli, but surely part of CAST’s role is to champion and support Addicks wherever they live in the world. It’s brilliant to see this kind of discussion happening, and I’ve no doubt that with CAST’s backing, the whole fanbase will get behind our young supporter in Uganda. COYA's 

sammy391

QUICK UPDATE

Wogolli has unfortunately broken his phone, so is unable to log into his social media - but is managing to use his brothers phone on and off.

He gratefully received a package from Addicks fan (and CAST Member) Steve Garvey  - and has asked me to pass on a message:

Hello Steve,

Let me hope you're good my friend and friends and family

A special thankful message to you mate for kindness you have shown up to fellow Addicks like me. I really appreciate for the parcel so lovely, finally it has arrived and picked successfully, right away shinning in wonderful team jersey and short.

It's such a blessing to have a generous friend like you and luck to support a team Charlton it's really my pleasure, this really means a lot to me and created more of sense of belonging to THE VALLEY and international ADDICKS like you though distant but it does

Once again thank you Steve for your generosity 

 I have received a greetings on the banner " greetings right back at you Steve"

I am a student leaving ordinary level secondary. This was the last year in ordinary level, I just finished my final exams yesterday. I am 19 years old, am currently not working since I was at school. It's a pleasure to share with you more kindly let me know and am glad to connect you too and teacher is such a nice profession my dad too is a retired headteacher of primary school 

Wish all the best to you, friends and family

WSA

Looking cool @Wogolovicwilly

Elthamaddick

the kit is probably manufactured closer to him than us!

charltonnick

He also received a parcel from the museum today. This is his message to me today on receipt -

• Hello Nick here we go photos. A special thankful message Nick deeply appreciate for your kindness my friend. Come to photos it's really informative I mean I needed them to be honest so informative and i didn't knew all that information. This has created more of sense of belonging to Charlton team , great moment for me I really appreciate my friend ❣️Nick may God bless you ,your days and team as well. I have to write but it's all about appreciating what you have done for me. Much thanks and love to Charlton museum 
  
  Much love mate

  Willington.

cafc-4-life

I'm loving this! I don't know what his Visa situation would be to get over here for a game but I would happily donate. I've seen him post on facebook a few times, it's very warm that he's welcomed and picked such a strong love for our club.

Is there a way we could make this happen with the club and fundraise for flights and hotel for him and maybe a family member/friend? Or am I being unaware on flight situations from his home country.....

I'm sure it would be something that would make his life! 

Stuart_the_Red

Brilliant stuff from all concerned!