Just Make That Call, urges Masterchef star Gregg
A CAMPAIGN launched by Wasps to help combat loneliness during the lockdown period has received further celebrity endorsement.
The #Makethatcall campaign, which launched last week, was devised with the aim of supporting their fans during this time of national Covid-19 crisis. From NHS workers, to other critical key works, and vulnerable people including the elderly, #Makethatcall encourages people to connect.
Gregg Wallace, a life-long Wasps supporter and Masterchef presenter, joined the campaign to ask people to call someone who would appreciate it, particularly with the weekend ahead.
In a video appeal to fans, Gregg said: “Hello, this is Gregg Wallace and I want to talk to you about something I think is really important. Now, I’m guessing you’re like me and you’re at home? Good.
“I want to tell you about [an] initiative that was started by Wasps, which is the club I support, and has now been picked up by all Premiership Rugby teams. What they did is they took it in turns to phone supporters, so those supporters didn’t feel isolated, felt they were still part of something.
“Now we want that to grow. We want you to make that call. Phone somebody. It’s really important we all feel we all feel we are still part of society. Phone a loved one. Phone someone you haven’t seen for ages. Perhaps phone someone who works for the NHS or is in the frontline of care at this difficult time.
“What I want you to do is just Make That Call.”
Harlequins, Leicester Tigers, Saracens, Bath Rugby, Exeter Chiefs and Gloucester Rugby are among Premiership Rugby clubs to join the #Makethatcall campaign, as coronavirus grips the world and the UK is self-isolating.
Led by Wasps, the Premiership clubs wanted to help ease the pain that isolation can cause and encourage everyone to #Makethatcall to their elderly relatives, friends and neighbours as well as to people who are doing all they can to help contribute to the national fight against the virus.
Premiership Rugby CEO, Darren Childs said: “I’m so proud of this campaign from Premiership Rugby’s players and clubs who support their communities right across the country.
“The past weeks have been tough for us all, but making these calls to our supporters, and hearing these heart-warming stories have kept us all going. We can all make a difference to someone, and we hope to support many more people over the coming weeks with this campaign.”