Jamie's Story
A local group of friends are hosting a football match and fundraising event in memory of a dear friend, Jamie Forsyth, who was diagnosed with bowel cancer at the age of 42 and sadly passed away in August 2023.
Bolnore resident Jamie is being celebrated on his birthday weekend - Sunday 25th May, at Ansty Football Club. Where he played and managed alongside his friends for a number of years. An array of activities are being planned, including children’s arts and crafts, a bouncy castle, Face Painting and food and beverage vans, as well as the main event – a memorial football match kicking off at 2.00pm. The day will also run in to the evening with the bar open all day until 11.00pm.
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The afternoon promises to be a special one, aiming to raise vital funds for two wonderful charities - St Peter & St James Hospice and The Mary How Trust.
Chris Monk - one of the organisers and a close friend of Jamie - said: “This event is being held not only to remember our brilliant friend Jamie, but also to raise awareness about the cruel disease he fought so bravely.”
The event will open at 12.30pm and close at 11.00pm.
For more information on bowel cancer: https://www.bowelcanceruk.org.uk