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The first George The Podge Memorial Cricket Match takes place on Sunday 26th August at Wearmouth Cricket Club, Thompson Road, Sunderland between Barmy Army CC and SMB CC, the teams featuring his friends from his travels supporting both England cricket and Sunderland AFC. The match will continue to raise funds for Chance to Shine and is also an opportunity for friends and family to come together to remember George who would have turned 54 on August 30th.

Further details to follow.

We have chosen Chance to Shine to remember George as we feel it reflects his passion for both cricket and helping young people. Chance to Shine have agreed that they will 'ring fence' our donations and will give the family the choice of which project(s) they donate to. They currently have over twenty schools on their programe in the North East including two in Sunderland running disability programmes.

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My charity

Chance to Shine

Chance to Shine

Charity Registration No. 1123385

The Cricket Foundation runs two cricket initiatives: 'Chance to Shine' brings competitive cricket - and its educational benefits - back to state schools. StreetChance uses cricket to engage young people from a range of backgrounds in areas affected by youth crime and anti-social behaviour.

Donations 68

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Podgy, we all have many memories which make us laugh everytime we talk about them. RIP mate. Love your friends from Englandfans & EFOT(football) xx

Donation by Julie Nickson on 23/01/12

£155.00

+ £38.75 Gift Aid

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That mumbai mile was hot george....but we made it :-) You'll always be missed and remembered.

Donation by The Wullsta on 22/01/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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So many stories , so much passion , greatly missed on tour but always 'Top of the League like' Gilo & H x

Donation by Giles Wellington on 22/01/12

£45.00

+ £11.25 Gift Aid

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R.I.P george x

Donation by macca and philippa, adelaide on 21/01/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Sunderland AFC - Barmy Army - Fire Service "That's why you're top of the league", Podgy.

Donation by Maria Stanley on 20/01/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Gone in body, but always with us in spirt. Rest In Peace Podgy. TOTL Norfolk Graham

Donation by Graham Barber on 20/01/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Gone but not forgotten. RIP.

Donation by Harvey Brant on 18/01/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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RIP mate.

Donation by martin isaacs on 18/01/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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God only knows what he'll be organising in heaven. First class bloke. Pete and Emma Yates, Preston, Lancs.

Donation by Pete Yates on 18/01/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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RIP George.

Donation by Colin Williams on 17/01/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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R.I P Wiil Raise a glass in Galle.

Donation by EssexMat on 17/01/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Top of the league. RIP x

Donation by Heather Storry on 17/01/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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A privilege to have known the legendary George the Podge. RIP on "top of the league". Thanks for the memories

Donation by Expat Andy on 17/01/12

£50.00

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A Barmy Army legend. Happy memories of the Michael Vaughan banner in Galle. RIP George.

Donation by Simon Burden on 16/01/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Some great memories..top of the league mate.. you shall be missed. RIP George.

Donation by Ash Meakins on 16/01/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Although a Mackem you were a special friend!! RIP GTP From Sarah & Wayne in Sydney

Donation by Giles Wellington on 16/01/12

£64.00

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You went out of your way to help others, without expectation of thanks or reward. Condolences to those you've left behind. RIP GTP

Donation by MO on 16/01/12

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

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Happy memories of a top fella.

Donation by Peter Brandon on 16/01/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Great memories of you organising the group photo at the retro with cooky, swanny and bresnan. Gone but never forgotten.

Donation by David Peacock on 16/01/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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John and I send our heart-felt condolences to Yvonne and family. Tour will never be the same.

Donation by John and Jane Wickets on 16/01/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Will miss you in Dubai, Podge, a true Barmy Army and Sun'lun legend, despite the fact I could never understand a word of your Mackem accent!

Donation by Neil Rowe on 16/01/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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God bless fella and may you R.I.P

Donation by Lauder on 16/01/12

£10.00

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Thanks for your help over the years George, you'll be sadly missed. RIP mate. Wackyjacky

Donation by Dave Wilson on 15/01/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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RIP George, thanks for all your help and some great memories.

Donation by NorthCountryBoy on 15/01/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Not going to be the same without you. RIP George.

Donation by Bill Cooper on 15/01/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£7,946.07
  • Offline donations£0.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£7,946.07
  • Gift Aid£1,709.27

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