Andrew Porter rallies local teams to ‘join the revolution' in support of grassroots sports
Leading high-protein performance brand Grenade is urging sports teams to 'Join the Revolution'.
The initiative will see Grenade sponsor 20 local sports teams, providing them with full-branded kits, product hampers and custom team banners. Leading high-protein performance brand Grenade is urging sports teams to 'Join the Revolution'.
Irish rugby star Andrew Porter is fronting the campaign.
Porter, who is a Grenade brand ambassador, is renowned not only for his formidable presence on the rugby pitch but also for his advocacy for mental health awareness.
The 'Join the Revolution' initiative is open to teams of all shapes and sizes, from GAA teams in rural towns to urban fitness groups, rugby clubs, soccer squads, and community gyms, promoting inclusivity, participation, and healthy living at a community level. Irish rugby star Andrew Porter is fronting the campaign.
Speaking about the campaign, Andrew Porter said: 'Growing up in Ireland, local sports clubs were everything,'
'They're not just places to train or compete – they're safe spaces, they build friendships, they boost confidence, and they provide incredible mental health benefits. I've seen firsthand how being part of a team can positively shape someone's life.'
He added: 'Grenade understands that the journey to physical fitness goes hand-in-hand with mental wellbeing'.
There is still time to 'Join the Revolution' with entries open until June 29.
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