CHARITY FOOTBALL MATCH.Football fans were out in force to cheer on players in charity matches at Huddersfield. The match took place at Almondbury High School on Sunday in aid of the Cystic Fibrosis Trust The Cystic Fibrosis Trust, founded in 1964, is the United Kingdom’s only national charity dedicated to all aspects of cystic fibrosis (CF). It funds research to treat and cure CF and aims to ensure appropriate clinical care and support for people with cystic fibrosis. . It was organised by two mums - Laura Nutton, from Crosland Moor, and Deborah Blackburn, from Dalton. Laura's 10-year-old son Anthony Womble and Deborah's 10-year-old daughter Shannon Short both have cystic fibrosis cystic fibrosis (sĭs`tĭk fībrō`sĭs), inherited disorder of the exocrine glands (see gland), affecting children and young people; median survival is 25 years in females and 30 years in males. . The disease blocks the body's organs with mucus and prevents them working properly. The aim of the charity match was to raise money towards the Cystic Fibrosis Trust's work to cure the disease. Four teams took part in the matches - one from Kirklees Neighbourhood Housing, another from building contractors Connaught, a third from The Stag pub in Dalton and a team called Cystic Fibrosis United. People on that team all had a connection with cystic fibrosis or Shannon and Anthony - including former Huddersfield Royal Infirmary The Huddersfield Royal Infirmary is a hospital situated in the English town of Huddersfield. It is situated in the suburb of Lindley and provides general services, emergency services and some specialist services. consultant Mike Miller who returned to the town play on the CF team. As well as the charity match, there was a balloon race, craft stalls, food stands, grand prize raffle and a tombola. |
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