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Ben Jay 's Annual Fund Raiser - THIS FRIDAY

Fanny Fanackapan
Fanny Fanackapan Posts: 18,910
edited February 4 in Charlton Life Announcements

It doesn't seem possible that 4 years have passed since " Our Ben " lost his brave fight against cancer. Those of us who had followed those desperate months since his diagnosis, via Charlton Life, were bereft. Together, with Tracey Leaburn leading the way, generous Lifers raised a significant amount of money to ensure that this young Addick & his beloved family could make more memories. If you have missed Ben's story, please put his name into the Search Box and I'll wager that you'll be in tears before you reach the end of the relevant thread.

Today is also World Cancer Day and on Friday evening, friends & family will be making a bucket collection outside The Valley to raise funds for Young Lives v Cancer in Ben's name - The Ben Jay Butterfly Fund. We know that you will contribute but please spread the word & a reminder to bring some cash to this match.

Garry & Sharon will be amongst those collecting so if you recognise them, I know they would appreciate a few comforting words, a hug even, and maybe a mention of how Ben will always live in our hearts. They are very special, brave people indeed.

Please empty those piggy banks ( bring a wheelbarrow if you need to !) and contribute to a deserving fund which helps other families & their young ones who sadly face their own battle.

" Our Ben " will never be forgotten. The flag donated by @northstandsteve that Gary & Ben's pals take to every away game says it best.

"Our Inspiration "

Comments

  • AFKABartram
    AFKABartram Posts: 58,474
    Let’s do all we can to support guys 💪
  • aliwibble
    aliwibble Posts: 27,826
    For those of you who aren't aware of Ben's story, this forum post (or the vanillacommunity version) has the video the club released last year which summarises what happened. If you'd like to find out a little more, then you can read through from the beginning of that thread.
  • ArmchairAddick
    ArmchairAddick Posts: 532
    Is there a way to donate online if you are not attending?
  • Fanny Fanackapan
    Fanny Fanackapan Posts: 18,910
    ArmchairAddick said:
    Is there a way to donate online if you are not attending?
    Thanks for that question, AA.

    I'm away from home until mid afternoon but Garry has told me the club , having given their blessing for the collection, is diue to put ip something on the OS today which should have an online link for donations.

    IF this hasn't been done when I get back home, I'll give him a call & put an update on here.

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