The Cause

Together, for better mental health

Game4Ricky will help continue Ricky’s legacy through sport-led community programmes that support people facing mental ill health, remove stigma and make sure no one feels they have to face their battles alone.

Why it matters

Big occasions can start
important conversations

Football has a unique power to bring people together. Through Game4Ricky, that togetherness will help shine a light on mental health and create positive opportunities for people in our communities.

Start conversations

Helping make mental health a topic people feel able to talk about openly.

Build connection

Using the power of sport to create community, belonging and support.

Back frontline work

Supporting meaningful programmes designed to make a difference where it is needed.

Where it matters

Community, connection and a reason to keep showing up for one another

The organisations

Support behind
the spectacle

The Game4Ricky community brings together organisations committed to opportunity, wellbeing and the city that made Ricky.

The Ricky Hatton Foundation

The Ricky Hatton Foundation is at the heart of the event’s mission to create a positive legacy.

Manchester City in the Community

City in the Community brings four decades of community impact and sporting connection to the day.

Join the day

A city behind a champion

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