A CHARITY football match has raised more than £1,100 to help buy Christmas presents for children at Alder Hey Children’s Hospital.
The charity match kicked off on Sunday (October 9) at Witton Albion FC for The Matilda Foundation, organised by Sellebrity Soccer and played by a host of stars from TV and music.
The game took place to raise funds for a charity set up in memory of Matilda Cosgrove, who was tragically stillborn in June 2019.
Her parents, Mark and Stacie, wanted to do something for children being treated at Alder Hey, and after raising funds to buy Christmas presents, were determined to turn that into a permanent legacy.
The likes of Lee Latchford-Evans (Steps) took to the football ground to help raise funds, along with Ben Nickless (comedian from Britain’s Got Talent), YouTube star Woody from Woody and Kleiny (30 million followers on socials), Dan Osborne (TV), and Hollyoaks stars Ashley Taylor Dawnson and Owen Warner.
The Matilda Foundation confirmed £1,116.18 was raised, thanks to the supporters who attended the game.
Posting on social media, the charity said: “We have raised a huge £1116.18 which will make a massive difference this Christmas to all the children spending time in Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust.
Keven Cooper, co-founder of Sellebrity Soccer, added: “What a fantastic day for a fantastic cause - The Matilda Foundation - with a very entertaining match with lots of goals.
“Thanks to all who come and supported the match to make a difference to the charity.”
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