Raising money with a charoty football tournamet for mental health

Posted by jonathanfullarton - July 16, 2021 12:04 pm Connor’s Charity Football Tournament

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Finn Tumber, a member of our Sittingbourne office, will be hosting a 11 a side Charity Football Tournament this Sunday (18th July) in memory of his brother Connor Mackay who sadly lost his life after a long battle with mental health almost two years ago.

Photo: Connor Mackay

Raising money for mental health prevention

The fundraiser is aiming to raise £2000 in Connor’s memory in aid of the Mental Health Foundation a registered charity which looks to prevent mental illness.

Details of the event

The event will take place on Sunday 18th July between 1-5pm at the Appleyard Sports Bar, Gore Court Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1QN.

Activities

  • 11 a side football tournament
  • charity raffle
  • a ‘guess the number of sweets in the jar competition in aid of the charity and, for the very brave,
  • a charity leg waxing event.

As Sunday promises to be a scorcher there will also be an ice-cream van providing much needed cool refreshments.

Covid safety

The outdoor event is being run in accordance with the current strict Covid guidelines with separate tables and social distancing. The masks, face and space guidance will also be strictly observed and the fundraiser will be observing the venue’s Covid guidance.

More information

If you would like to find out more information on the fundraiser you can do so using the following link where you can also make a donation, if you so wish: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/connormackay

We wish Finn well in raising his target and wish every one playing a great and injury free tournament. Let’s hope this one doesn’t go to penalties!