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Cambridge United donated 1200 tickets to the ̽��ֱ�� as a gift to celebrate its 800th anniversary. They were snapped up by staff in less than two weeks, with demand outstripping the amount of tickets available.

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But it is not just Cambridge ̽��ֱ�� that is set to benefit from Thursday’s match. Camfed, the ̽��ֱ��’s official 800th charity, will also see their work in Africa to educate girls boosted.

̽��ֱ��university decided to sell its allocation of tickets to staff for £3, with all profits after tax going to support Camfed’s vital work.

Camfed is dedicated to fighting poverty and HIV/AIDS in rural Africa by educating girls and investing in their economic independence and leadership once they complete school.

Ann Cotton, founder and Executive Director of Camfed, said: “We are absolutely thrilled at the fantastic support from ̽��ֱ�� staff and students for the football match. Thanks to the money raised, Camfed will be able to support more than 200 girls through primary school for one year – helping to unlock their potential so they can go on to achieve their goals.”

Geoff Morris, Head of 800th Anniversary Year at Cambridge ̽��ֱ��, said: “
Not many people know that the rules of the game were devised here in Cambridge so this is a fitting way to kick off our anniversary year. So the perfect night will be an 8-0 thumping of Oxford while raising much needed cash for the education of girls in Africa!”

Cambridge ̽��ֱ�� staff and students will be situated in the 1400-capacity South Stand at the Trade Recruitment Stadium, with gates opening at 7pm for a 7.45pm kick-off.

Cambridge United's Chief Executive Norman Gautrey said "It will be fantastic to welcome another sea of new faces to Cambridge United, but the truly heart-warming aspect of this particular scheme is that the money raised will directly change the lives of hundreds of children for the better. You just can't put a value on that knowledge and this club is delighted to be supporting it."
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