Hi General
Last September my best friend aged just 34 and life long Villa supporter died suddenly of Deep Vein Thrombosis while waiting to return home from working away in Germany. The loss has hit myself really hard and even more so for his parents, brother, wife and daughter who has just turned five years old.
At the funeral, the family (who are all Albion fans) wishes were that they did not want any flowers from friends, but asked for donations to Acorns, due to its connections with our club.
There is an account set up at Acorns in his name and after further charity events, that has a total of over £2000, this will increase with more events organized for this year.
His brother had contacted the club asking if possibly arranging a charity game amongst friends and family at Villa Park in honor of his brother, and obviously all proceeds going to Acorns.
Yesterday while leaving the game i received a text from his brother, stating that he had managed to arrange the game at the Wolves ground, because Villa had refused permission for a game to take place.
I know the club probably have rules etc on the use of the pitch for such events, and if there is anything at all the club could do to help in our fund raising it would be greatly appreciated.
If not the game taking place at Villa Park, a signed shirt or ball that could be raffled off, would be fantastic gesture.
On a lighter note, would just like to thank you and everybody connected with the club, for the excellent work you are doing for Aston Villa Football Club.
Up the Villa
Evster