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WATCH: Charity Football Match Raises Funds For Alder Hey Children's Hospital

A charity football match took place at Avro FC's Vestacare Stadium to raise funds for Alder Hey Children's Hospital.

It was hoped that the game, which was contested between an Avro FC XI and a Mercedez-Benz LSH Auto XI, would generate £1,000 in donations.

Spectators were treated to a bar and refreshments, live DJ and karaoke, a crossbar challenge and much more.

We spoke to event organiser Ian McCauley about the reasons behind the fixture.

 

Avro FC Hosts Charity Football Match In Aid Of Alder Hey Children's Hospital

A charity football match took place at Avro Football Club's Vestacare Stadium to raise funds for Alder Hey Children's Hospital Hospital. It was hoped that the game, which was contested between an Avro FC XI and a Mercedes-Benz LSH Auto XI, would generate £1,000 in donations. Spectators were treated to a bar and refreshments, live DJ and karaoke, a crossbar challenge and much more. We spoke to event organiser Ian McCauley about the reasons behind the fixture. He also paid tribute to one of his friend's who sadly lost his life due to poor mental health.

Posted by Tameside Reporter on Monday, May 30, 2022

 

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