Faith
Twin Footballers Champion Faith Through Sport
Faith Facts
- Lily and Bella Wharin, twin sisters and footballers, use their sporting platform to promote the Christian charity Tearfund.
- Every goal or player-of-the-match mention by the twins highlights Tearfund on social media, raising awareness among supporters.
- The sisters’ fundraising through handmade cards at church has previously raised around £1,800 for Tearfund’s mission.
Lily and Bella Wharin, 16, recently signed with Frampton Rangers Ladies Football Club in the South West Women’s League Premier Division. As committed church members, they use their football achievements to spotlight Tearfund’s work fighting poverty worldwide.
Player sponsorship now ensures Tearfund is shared on team social media whenever Lily or Bella excel in matches, connecting athletic success to Christian service.
“When we learnt that we could help promote the work of Tearfund as part of our contract, we jumped at the chance as they are a charity close to our hearts that we’ve been supporting for eight years now,” Lily said.
With support from their family and congregation, the twins hand-make cards, selling them at their church to raise funds for people in need globally.
“Tearfund are really amazing at working with local churches and the community, getting to know them and understanding the needs of the people, and we just find that so inspiring. Injustice and poverty around the world bothers us,” said Bella.
Their efforts reflect a heart for justice and a call to Christians to take action, combining faith, family support, and community engagement.
Stuart Lee, who oversees global fundraising and communications at Tearfund, expressed gratitude for the sisters’ commitment to using their gifts to advocate for others.
“Lily and Bella are incredibly talented young athletes, and we are so grateful they’ve chosen to use their sporting success to advocate for those in need,” said Lee.
The Wharin twins offer a strong example of living out faith through service, showing the impact Christian values can have on the world through teamwork and generosity.
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