Chris Townsend

Grafton 24 hour football marathon

Fundraising for Headway - the brain injury association
£5,606
raised of £5,000 target
by 54 supporters
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Chris Townsend's fundraising, 9 March 2010
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In March 2009, Stefan Rogge, a former pupil of Grafton House (Stowe School) fell from his horse playing polo, and suffered a serious head injury.  As a result, he slipped into a coma, from which it took him three months to wake.  However, having woken up, he has confounded the doctors with his determination to progress, and he has improved to the extent that he should be able to return home in the next few months.

Inspired by Stefan's perseverance, the boys of Grafton House will be participating in a 24 hour football marathon on the weekend of 20th/21st March 2010, to raise money for the Rogges' nominated charity: Headway (a brain injury support charity).   The marathon will include matches against parents, a girls' team from Stowe, fixtures all through the night, and finish with a four team tournament competing for the Rogge Cup.

Any support that you feel able to give to this worthy cause would be greatly appreciated.

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About the charity

EVERY 90 SECONDS someone in the UK is admitted to hospital with an acquired brain injury (ABI). There are many possible causes, such as a fall, a road traffic accident, an assault, a tumour or a stroke. A brain injury can happen to anyone, at any time. When it does, we're here to help

Donation summary

Total raised
£5,605.67
+ £824.52 Gift Aid
Online donations
£3,233.28
Offline donations
£2,372.39

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