Ben Simpson memorial update

I caught up with Rob Simpson (Ben and Joe's father) at Ben's memorial football game. We agreed that it would be good to let all our members know where some of the proceeds from the generous donations that were made at Ben's funeral.

Here are some of the benfactors :

1 Woodland Trust -10 trees have been planted in Ben's memory in a wood at Yetminster in Dorset.

2 Laurie Engel Fund - Laurie was the 14yr old son of journalist, Matthew who died of a rare form of cancer around the same time as Ben. There was distinct lack of appropriate facilities for a lad in his early teens at his local hospital and Matthew intends to put that right. He also wrote a very moving article that captured how we all felt after Ben's death

3 Langley Park School-Cricket - Cliff Williams to set up a bursary to help promising young lads with specialist coaching.

4 Cardiac Risk in the Young - CRY's vision is to work with cardiologists and family doctors to promote and protect the cardiac health of young people.

5 Guy's Hospital.

6 Ben's Bench at the club (outside the summer pavilion)

7 We have also established a Scholarship in Ben's name to help each season gifted juniors and ensure they progress in our club.

Once again thanks to all those whe donated.