Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

A story that may resonate with you, as it did our family, was that of

the footballer Fabrice Muamba. John died under similar

circumstances as Muamba, but unfortunately for John, He didn’t

survive the blood clot to his heart. Just 3 months previous,

John had been given a clean bill of health from a works health check.

 

John Clayton, at 43 years old, died after playing a charity football

match for his cousin and long term friend, Les Wardle on

4 April 2010. He left behind a wife, and four children, his parents, 2 younger brothers and sister, and a large circle

of extended family and friends.

 

John was a Billingham lad born and bred, married his

childhood sweetheart, was an avid season ticketholder

for Middlesbrough Football club, worked as a manager for the

Royal Mail in Stockton on Tees, whilst studying a Law Degree part

time at Newcastle University, which he passed with honours

including his diploma in Legal Practise at the age of 36.

 

John, being always involved in charity work himself, including doing

the Great North Run as a NUN!, parachute jumps, and the

catterick assault course, the Clayton family want to lead by his

example and raise money for a cause close to our heart, This year being Hearts & Goals in association with Arrthymia Alliance.

 

The sudden loss of such a pivotal person in all our lives left a trail

of devastation and loss that is hard to describe. The family have

reached Johns 3rd year anniversary with still much pain, but now,

would like to help others that may go through the same experience.

 

We are raising funds in the event form of a charity football

match arranged by John’s younger brother Peter Clayton, and

John’s Son, Adam Clayton. On the afternoon/evening after the match, we hope

to raise funds at a ticket charity event at Billingham Town Football

Club. We ask if you could kindly donate a prize for the event, at which we will gladly publicise your company and tell the participants at

the events of your generosity.

 

 

Number of ways you can donate:

 

Submit a prize for a raffle

Donate at www.justgiving.com/johnclayton2013

Spectator at the match Sat 4th May and donate to Hearts & Goals with the collectors at the pitchside.

 

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