A charity football event raised over £3,000 for people battling terminal illness without the support of family.
Last weekend saw the second successful fundraising event for a new charity, Merle’s Wish, with its inaugural five-a-side football event.
Merle's daughter, Lisa Henning, said: “Whilst mum was ill she received lots of support from family and said she couldn’t imagine going through what she had to go through on her own. “Mum chose the purpose of the charity, and the design and colours of the logo, with the heart representing herself and the four smaller hearts representing us, her four children.”
Lisa added: “We believe that the funds raised will help around 60 people to attend lifesaving treatment appointments.
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