A FOOTBALL fan is hosting a raffle to raise funds for a bowel cancer awareness charity with the help of Wrexham AFC star Liam McAlinden.
Tom Vickery, 31, from Exeter, is fundraising for the Adam Stansfield Foundation in memory of Adam who was a professional footballer.
Adam sadly passed away from bowel cancer in 2010 at the age of 31.
In a bid to raise funds, Tom contacted the star player, McAlinden, for help, who kindly donated one of his match shirts.
Raffle tickets are now available at £5 each and are available by replying to Tom’s post on Twitter, before the draw is made on Sunday, June 11.
Tom said: “Clubs across the country have been incredible with our fundraising.”
A huge thank you to @liammcalinden for very kindly donating a matchworn shirt for me to raise money for the @as9foundation
— Tom Vickery (@TVickers1) May 29, 2023
I am going to a run a raffle (wheel of names) £5 an entry; as many entries as you would like.
Please reply or DM if interested ❤️@Wrexham_AFC #WxmAFC pic.twitter.com/2vll2r9sYd
Tom said: “Being an Exeter city fanatic, me and my brother Jack thought we’d give something back to the foundation as Adam gave everything for the club.
“It’s been a very special time being an Exeter fan at the moment with Adam’s son Jay playing in the number 9 shirt that Adam also played in.”
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Having played with Adam throughout his career, McAlinden is encouraging all Wrexham AFC fans to support the cause.
Ipswich Town football coach Ben Pugh has also donated a squad-signed Ipswich Town shirt being auctioned until Monday, June 5.
The Adam Stansfield Foundation aims to provide grants, facilities, and educational support for young people up to 18 while promoting and raising awareness of bowel cancer.
Being proud ambassadors for the foundation, Tom, and his brother Jack, 21, ran the Great West Run raising an incredible total of over £200,000 in four years.
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