Sadly, last year, Simon Cole passed away. His friends & family have come together to fundraise in his memory.

36 normal lads are coming together to play a football match on the pitch at Sunderland's Stadium of Light.

Simon was a devoted SAFC fan and had played on the pitch with his friends back in 2016. We felt this event was a fitting tribute to him and a great way to honour his memory as well as raising money for the charity CHUF who Simon had support from throughout his life.

Chuf's mission is to make life better for children and young people who are born with or who develop heart conditions by providing lifelong support to them and their families. Chuf supports children and families who receive treatment at the Children’s Heart Unit based at the Freeman Hospital and the many other hospitals providing care for cardiac patients throughout the North of England.

As well as the football match, we have also organised a post match fundraising event to take place.