A charity football match is to take place this month in memory of Sally Painter, a local football mum who tragically died last year after a long battle with breast cancer.
Organised by Jack Painter, Sally's heartbroken son and Hasland Community FC player, the game will see Jack and his fellow players (last year's Hasland CFC Under 16s) take on a Chesterfield FC Emerging Talent Centre side.
It will take place at the Chesterfield FC Community Trust Ground, Glapwell Stadium, Hall Corner, Glapwell S44 5PZ, on Monday 10th September - with the match due to Kick Off at 6:00pm. All proceeds will go towards Jack's chosen charities, Breast Cancer Care and Ashgate Hospice, in memory of his mum.
Sally lived in Chesterfield all her life and left behind two sons, Jack and his brother Billy, and her husband Richard. She passed away at Ashgate Hospice on 6th July 2017 aged 48 - leaving her family and friends devastated.
She was first diagnosed with the disease in November 2014 however, following an operation and chemotherapy/radiotherapy treatment, her family thought she was cured.
In August 2016, however, the disease returned for a second time and had spread into her lungs. Eventually, after a long battle, she was told there were no more treatments available.
"Losing my mum was heart-breaking - not just for me but for my brother and my dad, too," said Jack.
"I've organised this game in the hope that I can make her proud by raising some money in her memory for Breast Cancer Care - hopefully we can help find a cure for this terrible disease.
"It would be great to see as many people as possible at the game and any support, no matter how big or small, would mean a lot to me and my family."
Tickets to the match, which can be purchased on the gate, cost £3.00. Alternatively people can donate via a justgiving page, which has been set up on the Hasland CFC website, here. All of the money donated there will go straight to Breast Cancer Care.
"Jack's story is absolutely tragic - his mum Sally was a lovely woman who had been part of our club for the last few years I would whole-heartedly echo his plea for as many people to support this charity game, and his fundraising efforts, as possible," said Andy Bagshaw, Hasland Community FC Club Chairman.
"Football is a competitive game where teams can either win, lose or draw, however I'm sure most people would agree that there is no loss more painful than that of a loved one Some things go above and beyond football and the badge on your chest. This is one of those things.
"Sport is something that can really bring people together and I really hope that collectively we can raise as much money as possible for this very worthy cause. I'd also like to say a big thank you to Chesterfield FC's Community Trust for helping us organise the game and fielding a team."