Maddy's Mark Think Like A Chief

The Community Chiefs are pleased to be running its 'Think Like A Chief' programme for the second year. This programme which is funded by Maddy's Mark is designed to give more girls an opportunity to play rugby, as well as talking around the mental health topic throughout.

Maddy’s Mark was established to remember Maddy Lawrence, and promote positive mental health and wellbeing in young women, through the sport of rugby.

Maddy sadly passed away in March 2022, aged just 20, after suffering from a rugby injury, whilst playing for UWE, her university rugby team. Despite a courageous fight in hospital, Maddy tragically died of sepsis, two weeks after her injury. She was bright, loving and sporty, described by friends as a shining light in their lives. 

In this extraordinarily difficult time, Maddy's Mark take comfort in all the good that Maddy has done in her short life and the many people who were touched by her kindness, generosity, and love. We wish to help continue Maddy’s legacy by forging ahead with the charity, which supports the cause she held closest to her heart, young women’s mental health.

We are trying to build young women's confidence, self-image and self-belief through the values of the rugby community. By focusing on the standards of teamwork, mutual support and fellowship we hope to help young women harness their own boldness and resilience.

Why? Because not all battles are fought on the pitch.

On 24–25 October, Simon and Dave will be taking on an incredible test of strength bench-pressing the equivalent of 100 rhinos EACH (that’s 10 tonnes every hour for 24 hours!) 🦏

They’re taking on this huge challenge in aid of Maddy’s Mark, a charity helping young women grow in confidence and self-belief through rugby.

At the Chiefs, we believe in standing shoulder to shoulder, on and off the pitch. This challenge is a reminder of how we support each other, our community, and the causes that matter most.

Donate & show your support here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/100rhinochallenge