STILLBIRTH babies were remembered at a charity football match and family day which raised thousands.
The Stillbirth and Neonatal Death charity's family fun day and charity football match was held at Bracknell Town Football Club and raised over £6,000.
The event was held in memory of Jayden Lovejoy and Evelyn Jean Blackman, with all donations received going to the SANDs still birth and neonatal death charity.
Bracknell Town Mayor Cllr Clive Harrison was also in attendance to enjoy the array of exciting activities for all the family from the DJ, glitter faces, bouncy castle and football games to a fire engine, tombola and arts and crafts to name a few.
The crowds gathered in anticipation for the main event that consisted of the charity football match between Whitegrove FC and Loveman FC - a team made up of family members of Jayden and Evelyn. The exhilarating match saw Loveman FC defeat Whitegrove FC with Levi Tippett winning man of the match. Town Mayor Cllr Clive Harrison presented Loveman FC with the winning trophy.
The fun day continued with a successful raffle draw, followed by an auction of signed football shirts from Chelsea, Arsenal and Barcelona.
The enjoyment carried on into the evening with music from a local band The Point. The charity event and Just Giving Page raised £6145.00 in donations.
Event organiser Jodie Blackman said: “Sunday was a huge success! We are absolutely chuffed to bits by the amount of donations received. This is so far beyond what we ever imagined we would be able to raise.
"This event gave Town Mayor Cllr Clive Harrison the opportunity to learn more about SANDs still birth and neonatal death charity."
Cllr Harrison was delighted to meet organisers Lee Blackman, Jodie Blackman, Jay Lovejoy and Leigh Lovejoy and praise them for bringing the community together to raise funds for this commendable charity.
SANDs operates throughout the UK, supporting anyone affected by the death of a baby. For more information, please visit their website: www.sands.org.uk
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