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A Fulwood football team held a tournament in memory of Jordan Grant and raised over £1,800 for their chosen charity.
Cadley Football Club held the event over the weekend to raise money for Jordan Grant 18, which provides heart screening through Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) for local children.
The day was also a celebration of the life of Jordan who was a talented footballer and Preston North End fan. He passed away at the age of 17 due to a cardiac arrest in 2012.
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Nineteen teams from across Lancashire, all under 7’s played in the football tournament. The games were played in great spirits and lots of fun was had by all despite the weather.
There was also a raffle, which raised £500, with prizes donated from Cadley players, parents and local businesses.
The day was held at Conway Park in Fulwood, with lots of positive feedback about the venue and facilities.
Steve Flynn, Chairman said: “This year one of our managers approached us about organising a tournament after hearing about the fundraising efforts of our chosen charity, JordanGrant18, which brings heart screening to local children.
“It was great to see so many under seven teams on Conway Park coming together to enjoy their shared passion whilst raising important funds for the charity. It was also a great chance for us to remember Jordan Grant, Melissa Smith and Mick Munnelly – all loved and respected club members who were taken too soon.”
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