JANUARY 2009  UPDATE

OVER £3700 RAISED FOR THE 2 CHARITIES. THANKS TO EVRYONE INVOLVED. 

Hi Everyone

CHARITY FOOTBALL MATCH - ROYSTON TOWN VETERANS vs EX CAMBRIDGE CITY SELECT XI, PLAYED AT GARDEN WALK, ROYSTON, TUES 11 NOVEMBER.

It was March of this year that I was diagonosed with lung cancer.

The doctors could not believe I was still physically playing football , although many of the Vets would say that they hadn't noticed any real change in the way I was playing anyway!!

The last few months have been interesting to say the least - chemotherapy, hopes, disappointments, a few ups and downs - but you have to remain positive all the time.

After over 15 years playing with the Vets, I was initially a little embarrassed  when it was suggested they wanted to arrange a Charity game, in my name. I said, "hang on, I'm not dead yet and you normally do this when someone has actually gone!".

It was when I was asked to nominate a charity and I immediatley thought of the Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation, the only UK charity dedicated to defeating lung cancer - the biggest cancer killer in the world.

I then realised that I could really make a difference to others, while I could.

By supporting this unique charity, we can all make a difference and that's why I was so positive about making this game such a success.

And it certainly was, with an entertaining game, a large crowd, lots of familiar faces and loads of money raised - around £790 on the evening.  

And the score? 2-1. Well, the second half was! After Cambridge had put on a scintilating display in the first half, going in at 6-0 at half time. So, the final score was 8-1 and fittingly, the Royston goal was scored by a Jackson , much to the delight of the home crowd, with Simon making his return to football after an enforced  9 year break due to injury. A fitting return on a fanastic evening..

 I know may of you have still to give, so please give as generously as you can and remember that by this means of  sponsorship teh charity gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

Many thanks to everyone for their incredible support so far.

Regards

Mike