Somerset County Cricket Club has Launched its first ‘Somerset Dreams’ initiative that gives a helping hand to those in need.

Somerset County Cricket Club (SCCC) alongside principal partners WPA Health Insurance has announced the launch of its new initiative, Somerset Dreams – a scheme designed to help young, disadvantaged people realise their dreams in cricket.

For more information on the Super 1s initiative and how to get involved, please visit: https://somersetcricketfoundation.org/disability/super-1s/

In the first instalment of the series, we follow the story of Fin McKay who has recently had his life changed through cricket.

Having been born with severe learning difficulties, Fin and his family struggled during the early stages of his childhood to find him a place where he was comfortable in an environment where he wasn’t seen as ‘different’ to other people his age.

He then found the Somerset Cricket Foundation Super 1s programme.

Super 1’s is a charity initiative, aimed at providing young people with disabilities greater access to cricket and supporting the growth of disability cricket across Somerset. This inspiring programme, in collaboration with the Lord’s Taverners charity, is designed to empower young individuals, aged 12-25, by giving them the opportunity to engage in regular, competitive cricket sessions.

On the back of his time spent with Super 1s at Somerset, Fin, was given a once in a lifetime opportunity to meet some of his heroes at the Cooper Associates County Ground.

Thanks to SCCC sponsor WPA, Fin was surprised by a visit from Tom Abell, Craig Overton and Jack Leach, before joining them for a net session on the pitch at the CACG.

Additionally, Fin was provided with an exclusive invitation to the first ever Disability Showcase game at Lord’s, and WPA gifted Fin and his family tickets to watch an England Test Match at the Kia Oval this summer.

Fin, is one of many beneficiaries of the successful Somerset Dreams initiative, which continues to empower young people across the Southwest.