8:56 Foundation

The 8:56 Foundation, in memory of Lee Calton. ⚫🟡
Raising awareness for Men’s Mental Health #ItsTimeToTalk 💬
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[8:56 Foundation @856Foundation]

As part of our #WearItGreen weekend we have an auction to raise funds to support the Foundation

We have...

A signed England Shirt from West Indies ODI in June last year

A Framed & Signed Chris Gayle Shirt

A signed @EssexCricket shirt from Season 2025 - @Essex_CCC_Fans

A signed @NorwichCityFC shirt from Season 2025-36 @NorwichCityFSC

A @WoodfordesBeer Tour with drinks

Use the QR Code or visit link below to make a bid
https://t.co/7IBTCiv0VD

Auction closes 4pm tomorrow at the end of our match Vs @NorfolkCricket at @HorsfordCC

All monies raised will go towards supporting our Wellbeing Pathway

[8:56 Foundation @856Foundation]

#WearItGreen

Here's your @856_cricket XI to face a very strong @norfolkcricketfoundation XI in the #WearItGreen 2026 T20

The game is kindly being hosted by @horsfordcricketclub on Sunday 7th June with a 1.30pm start

We'd love to see as many people as possible there to support the game

There will be a BBQ, Bar, Raffle and Auction

Bids can be placed at https://t.co/7IBTCiv0VD

Thank you to everyone who has made this game possible and to allow us to keep raising awareness and support for Men's mental health across Norfolk Cricket and beyond.

We lose the equivalent of a Cricket team everyday to suicide - that's why this is so important

Have a chat with someone this weekend, check in on a teammate, message someone you've not seen in a while

You never know the difference it could make

#ItsTimeToTalk

[8:56 Foundation @856Foundation]

@NorthRunctonCC @LocalNickBowler @BBCNorfolk @norfolkccc @NCCA_uk @Lord_Napier Hopefully this should work

https://t.co/gcQRONtkxb

[Old Buckenham CC @OldBuckenhamCC]

OBCC will be supporting @856Foundation this weekend with their #wearitgreen to help spread awareness of men’s mental health.
#wearitgreen

[8:56 Foundation @856Foundation]

Our #WearItGreen weekend is here!!!

We have been overwhelmed by all the clubs that have turned their Socials green raising awareness and support for men's mental health across Cricket for men's mental health.

Our ask for tomorrow remains the same

Players, Umpires, Scorers, Supporters please wear something green, it really doesn't matter what, just that you do

Clubs, leagues, sponsors it's not too late to turn your socials green all weekend - your platform and reach will make a difference to the awareness

We lose the equivalent of one cricket team every day to make suicide

One man every two hours

A father, brother, son, teammate

We really want to make this year bigger and better than last - we know that every conversation matters - we can make a difference together to someone who needs support and help.

We just have to give a huge shout out to the @norfolkcricketfoundation for their support

And a special mention to @lewis_denmark - thank you from all of us at the Foundation and our Social cricket.

Please share far and wide...

#ItsTimeToTalk
#Cricket
#Support
#mensentalhealthawarenessweek

[Norfolk Cricket Foundation @NorfolkCricket]

Let’s go green for Mental Health!

This weekend (Sat 6th & Sun 7th June) we're partnering up with @856Foundation to support their Mental Health Awareness Campaign🎗

We encourage clubs & players to get behind the campaign! We also have a charity match on Sunday at Manor Park 🏏

[8:56 Foundation @856Foundation]

We had a great chat with @LocalNickBowler about Wear It Green weekend, you can hear it tonight in Talking Cricket on @BBCNorfolk

[Nick Bowler @LocalNickBowler]

Talking Cricket @BBCNorfolk includes: @norfolkccc coach Tom New ahead of @NCCA_uk Trophy quarter final; @NorthRunctonCC skipper Ben Coote; chat with @Lord_Napier @856Foundation about Wear It Green weekend.

[8:56 Foundation @856Foundation]

@arber_boy @officialKLtown Let's catch up on this

[8:56 Foundation @856Foundation]

It's midday 5th June and the 2026/27 King’s Lynn Town home shirt is now available to pre‑order

A modern tribute to one of the most iconic kits in club history.

This year, the shirt carries something even bigger: the 8:56 Foundation front and centre, thanks to Tony and Karen from WWSA Global Scaffolding Management donating the home shirt sponsorship to support men’s mental health across West Norfolk.

The cost of these beautiful kits are 

Adult £60 
Youth £44

And if you purchase one you will be directly supporting the Foundation and impacting men's mental health in a positive way

Every adult shirt includes a £5 donation to the 8:56 Foundation; supporting our Wellbeing Pathway and community programmes.

For every 7 shirts sold this funds a Talking Therapy Counselling session for someone who needs it

A shirt with heritage.
A message with impact.
A season with purpose.

Pre‑order now at https://t.co/CSe1P8jwUq.

#ItsTimeToTalk

[8:56 Foundation @856Foundation]

@NoakesyKLTFC_F1 "Not too bad"...

It's a thing of beauty (but we are biased)

[8:56 Foundation @856Foundation]

8:56 x @officialkltownfc x WWSA

This means so much to us all at the 8:56 Foundation.

The Walks and The Linnets were everything to Lee. 

They’re the reason behind the name 8:56 — a place he loved, a place full of memories, a place that meant so much to him - The Captain 

To now see the Foundation carried on the front of the home shirt… it’s hard to put into words. It’s pride and emotion in equal measures.

A huge thank you to Tony and Karen Stevens at WWSA, who have donated the entire front‑of‑shirt to the 8:56 Foundation to help elevate men’s mental health across our community

Karen said: “We are delighted to become the main home shirt sponsor this year and to donate that sponsorship to the 8:56 Foundation… supporting people and making a positive difference in our community.”

Tony added: “Football has a unique ability to bring people together and start conversations. We’re incredibly proud to help showcase the 8:56 Foundation on such a visible platform.”

KLFC CEO and Captain Mike Clunan commented

“This support helps us reach more people, start more conversations, and provide more help to those who need it.”

And that matters — because we lose the equivalent of a full football team every single day to suicide in England and Wales.

And during the 90 minutes it takes to play a match, one man will die by suicide.

The smallest of conversations can be the difference.

We (obviously) think the shirts look brilliant and we hope you, the supporters will do too and wear them with pride if you buy one!

The Shirts will be available to pre‑order from noon, 5 June at https://t.co/Fga3d1AQIV and you will.

#ItsTimeToTalk

[8:56 Foundation @856Foundation]

Thanks @burtoninho147 - your support means a huge amount to us

Likewise check out the amazing work that @Runs4Research does, truly inspiring

[Runs4Research @Runs4Research]

💚x💜

For the next 4 days, #Runs4Research will turn green in support of our friends @856Foundation and their #WearItGreen weekend.

If you’re not aware of the cause, we urge you to check them out and maybe get yourself some socks!

[8:56 Foundation @856Foundation]

Thank you for your support, it is greatly appreciated

Just one simple conversation could make a huge difference to someone, please check in on your teammates...

#WearItGreen
#ItsTimeToTalk

[Swardeston CC @SwardestonCC]

Proud to back the @856Foundation #wearitgreen campaign to raise mental health awareness over this coming weekend. We are turning all our weekend’s social media graphics green to show our support. We lose over 4500 men to suicide each year - more than 400 cricket teams...

[8:56 Foundation @856Foundation]

Thank you - really appreciate the post

[NorfolkCricketSoc @NorfolkCrickSoc]

Some great auction items here to raise funds to support @856Foundation and men’s mental health. Please RT and get bidding #CricketFamily 👍
@AnnieChave @jackrussellart @BumbleCricket @huwzat @theanalyst @GeorgeDobell1 @collinsadam @TheMiddleStump
@WG_RumblePants #WearItGreen

[8:56 Foundation @856Foundation]

Thank you @LowestoftTownCC

Your support means a huge amount to us and will help raise awareness for men's mental health.

It will help break down stigma and just remind people that every conversation matters!

#WearItGreen
#ItsTimeToTalk

[Lowestoft Town Cricket Club @LowestoftTownCC]

🏏 Upcoming Senior Fixures

Going Green in support of the @856Foundation’s Men’s Mental Health Campaign. #WearItGreen

[8:56 Foundation @856Foundation]

Any @Essex_CCC_Fans @EssexCricket out there...

As part of our #WearItGreen weekend we have an auction running which includes a signed shirt from last season.

You can bid on link below...

https://t.co/zCT9rHeVhD

Every £35 raised funds a talking therapy session .

#EssexCCC
#Cricket
#Fundraising
#Charity

[8:56 Foundation @856Foundation]

#WearItGreen

Once again we've had amazing support from the @NorfolkCricket - thank you

Of we could all Cricket clubs turning their socials green this week to help raise awareness for men's mental health, foster conversations that matter...

#ItsTimeToTalk

[Norfolk Cricket Foundation @NorfolkCricket]

We've gone green for #WearItGreen💚

This weekend (Sat 6th & Sun 7th June) we're partnering up with @856Foundation to support their Mental Health Awareness Campaign🎗

We encourage clubs & players to get behind the campaign! We also have a charity match on Sunday at Manor Park 🏏

[8:56 Foundation @856Foundation]

#WearItGreen Weekend

This weekend marks our Wear It Green campaign across Cricket to raise awareness and support for men's mental health

As part of the activities we are holding an auction to raise funds to support the Foundation's Wellbeing Pathway

There are 5 auction lots on the link below...

https://t.co/acUavoEkFj

Bidding is open and good luck!