Watermelon
Watermelon
If ever a fruit was a football, it was probably the Watermelon.
Vibrant in colour, wholesome in message, this ball promotes healthy eating and endless play.
Buying this Alive and Kicking ball will directly support ethical jobs, the delivery of vital health education and the donation of sports balls to communities facing disadvantage in sub-Saharan Africa.
Materials
Materials
• Locally sourced upcycled leather outer shell.
• Locally sourced canvas backing.
• Locally sourced upcycled twisted cotton stitching thread.
• Butyle bladder
• Size one ball – mini ball
Care
Care
• Your ball is delivered deflated. You will receive an inflation needle with your order that is compatible with a standard bicycle pump.
• Where possible, store your ball off the ground and at room temperature.
• Please do not leave your ball outside, especially in wet conditions.
Impact
Impact
• Your purchase could help boost the wellbeing of an entire community by enabling Alive and Kicking to open a sports ball library providing free doorstep access to sport.
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Production
All Alive and Kicking sports balls are made in our Kenyan or Zambian centres.
Every ball is silk-screen printed and stitched by hand by our talented team.
Impact
Since 2004, Alive and Kicking have produced more than 1 million sports balls on the African continent.
During this time, we've created employment opportunities for more than 1,100 people and contributed more than £5.6million to local economies.