£3,000 raised for Macmillan Cancer Support
Wales Veterans Football recently hosted a testimonial match and fundraising day for one of Wales Veteran’s finest players over the last decade, Neil ‘Davo’ Davies, who is sadly suffering from terminal cancer.
Neil was keen to raise awareness of the illness, but also to generate funds for the Macmillan Cancer UK Charity, and on Saturday, August 14th at Jenner Park, Barry, a Wales Veterans Representative XI took on a Neil Davies (Penydarren) XI as the centre piece of a day of fundraising activities.
The game itself was good natured with some high-quality football…and Neil himself capped off a fine personal performance with a sweetly struck penalty, to edge the match 4-3 in favour of the Merthyr team!
It was a successful day off the pitch, thanks to the generosity of those who donated cash or items for the raffle and auction. Special thanks go to Barry Town United chairman, Mark Barratt,for his generous hospitality and significant contribution.
The auction and raffle, skilfully hosted by Cardiff City legend Roger Gibbins, raised over £1,500 and contributed to a grand total of £3,000 for Neil’s chosen charity.
Friends and teammates were also delighted to be able send Neil, who has lived in Barry for several years with his partner Helen, for a luxury spa hotel holiday in Pembrokeshire.
A great player and fine human being deserved no less.
Alun Huish
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