St Marys Hospice Charity Football Match 30 October 2011
Midlands Memorabilia are delighted to announce our sponsorship
of a charity football match. The Erdington based company
has injected £1,750 into the game between Aston Villa Old Stars and Birmingham St Mary’s Hospice, which takes
place on Sunday at 2:30 pm, October 30, at the West Midlands Travel Stadium in Wheelers Lane, Kings Heath. It is the second such fundraising football match between the Old Stars
and the Selly Park-based hospice and this year is being played in memory of Michael Cuddy, 31, of Tysley, a member of the
Hospice side who died suddenly last year. As a result, the teams will be playing for the Michael Cuddy Memorial Trophy. Last year’s game, on April 18, raised over £6,000 on the
day but the final total topped £8,200 when all funds were counted. The proceeds have funded vital care for people with
life-limiting illnesses from Birmingham and Sandwell. Organiser
Kieran Lavin, a hospice fundraising volunteer from Kings Norton, said: “We’re delighted to be taking on the Aston
Villa Old Stars again in 2011 and hope to attract an even bigger crowd to support the Hospice, which does incredible work
in our community. “Huge thanks must go
to Danny at Midlands Memorabilia, whose sponsorship has made a big contribution to the organising of the event. The money
is helping to ensure that it’s not just about the football but there will be other attractions such as mini quad bikes,
penalty shootout game and a bouncy castle, so it will be a real family affair.” Kieran added: “As well as enjoying some good football we will be remembering
our very dear friend Michael Cuddy, who sadly passed away in June last year. Michael was one of my best mates, he was a massive
Villa fan and I know he’d want to be in the squad again this year, so that’s why we feel it’s especially
important to pay tribute to him,” Kieran said. Danny
said: “It’s a great honour to be able to support this event. I was at last year’s match and was so impressed
with the amount of work put in by my good friend Kieran that I knew I had to get involved this year. I’m glad my sponsorship
has been able to help and I’m hoping to see a good turn out on the day.” The match this year is likely to feature players from the legendary ‘82 squad, which famously
beat Bayern Munich 1-0 in the European Cup Final in Rotterdam, in addition to other former Aston Villa stars.
Many of the ’82 squad will be in town on Thursday, October 27, for a special ceremony at Villa Park to commemorate
their induction into the Hall of Fame at Manchester’s National Football Museum. Midlands Memorabilia will have a stall at the match, featuring many Aston Villa collectables.
Tickets for the
Michael Cuddy Memorial Trophy game go on sale on Monday, August 22. They are available from Jo Field at the Hospice on 0121
472 1191 or email joanne.field@bsmh.org.uk.
Donations can also be made through the Just Giving website HERE
Information on St Mary's Hospice Each year Birmingham St Mary’s Hospice cares for
around 1,000 people with terminal conditions, the majority of whom are looked after in their homes, surrounded by family and
friends. Those with more complex medical needs are able to stay in the Hospice’s Inpatient Unit in Selly Park for respite
or symptom control. Birmingham
St Mary’s Day Hospice, on the same site, offers patients with less advanced conditions the chance of a weekly visit
to receive medical support, complementary and creative therapies and friendship, whilst giving their home carers some time
off.
Birmingham St Mary's Hospice is an
independent adult hospice providing care to people across Birmingham and Sandwell, and opened its doors in 1979. Many hospice patients remain at home for much of their illness, where
they are supported by our Community Palliative Care nurses, and by Palliative Care Social Workers who work in conjunction
with GPs, consultants and other medical professionals to provide the highest standard of care.
The Hospice helps and supports families and loved ones, no matter how young or old, throughout the patient’s
illness and after bereavement, for as long as necessary.
People may be admitted to Birmingham St Mary's Hospice’s 25-bed inpatient unit for respite, symptom
management or end of life care, and if needed relatives are able to stay in our self-contained family flat.
There is also 20-place Day Hospice, offering medical support, psycho
social and spiritual care, complementary therapies and time off for carers.
Hospice care is free of charge to all patients and relatives
The annual running costs for Birmingham St Mary’s Hospice currently stand at around £6.6 million,
55 percent of which is raised in the community through donations, fundraising events and our nine shops. The remainder of
the charity's funding comes from the NHS.
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