Cherbourg Football Club's 9th Charity Tournament

Cherbourg Football Club's Annual Tournament took place yesterday, on one of the hottest days of the year.  We were delighted that our patrons James and Sarah Beattie were able to attend and provide photo opportunities.

Congratulations to Cherbourg A who lifted the Winner’s  Cup for the first time since the tournament began 9 years ago. They defeated AFC Spirit 2-1 in an exciting final. Third place was contested between Stumpy FC and Shotgun Bang ,two new entries to the tournament, with Stumpy FC winning 1-0.

13 teams entered the tournament helping us to raise over £600 for Sophie's Appeal.

Thanks to all who took part, the officials of the day Steve Currie and Gary Cash.  Our sincerest gratitude also must go to Melvin Laney, Chairman and Founder of Cherbourg Football Club and to Edwina Martin, Penny Stanger and friends for their hard work in the months leading up to the event making the day such a success.

Wyndham Worldwide - J.P Morgan Corporate Challenge 2014

Our tremendous thanks go to the team from Wyndham Worldwide who completed the JP Morgan Corporate Challenge in Battersea Park on 10th July and raised a fantastic total of £1023.26 for the Appeal.

The team has requested that we use these funds to help support a very poorly child and their family to escape from the stresses and strains of hospital life and spend a break away courtesy of our partner Beyond the Moon.

Without the help of fundraisers like these, we cannot help give families precious memories that will last them a lifetime.

Thanks to the team and all who supported them!

Theatrical Escape

Thanks to your continued support, we have been able to help six poorly children spend an afternoon away from the hospital with their families.

Sophie's Appeal provided theatre tickets to the Mayflower Theatre in Southampton, just a short drive from the hospital.

The children thoroughly enjoyed the show and it gave them a few hours away from hospital life to get immersed in the atmosphere, songs and entertainment and to forget about their illness for a short while.

Thanks again to you all for continuing to help us make life for children fighting cancer a little more bearable.

Mandy's West Highland Wander - Day 5

Well we have bloody done it!

Mandy and Paul have completed their 5 day challenge to conquer the West Highland Way.

A really hard 22 miles in 10 hours left mandy saying, ‘We now know why people don't really do this in 5 days!!. We have met people from Germany Australia Netherlands America Wales Scotland England all varied in ages and all just taking it easy to get to fort William’

We both feel a massive sense of achievement and I'm very emotional. Loving all the support from family and friends and I can't wait to get home to my family.

What a fantastic achievement. To show your support and thanks to Mandy for supporting Sophie’s Appeal, please visit her JustGiving page and leave her a message. Just click here

Mandy's West Highland Wander - Day 4

Well, a rather pink Mandy and Paul have completed day 4 of their challenge. 19 miles through the highlands with amazing views and weather. With temperatures of 20+ and no shade at all, the Aftersun is definitely called for!

Wild camping is called for tonight as there is no proper campsite. Mandy said,

‘It's behind a pub so I'm sure we will be ok!’

The last leg sees 22 miles to get to Fort William.

Mandy also added. ‘I’m very teary about all the latest donations and words on encouragement can't believe we have actually smashed the target.’

You can follow their progress updates on the web. Click here

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Mandy's West Highland Wander - Day 3

Well they’ve completed day. Mandy and Paul have battled their way through 13 miles of the forest section in temperatures often exceeding 23C.

Mandy said, ‘We’re roughing it now,

Sleeping with the wee beasties

Half way!

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Mandy's West Highland Wander - Day 2

Mandy and Paul have completed day 2 of their West Highland Way Challenge.

With 21 miles covered over mountainous terrain in temperatures often over 20C, it’s no wonder Mandy said,

“I’m knackered today!”

You can follow their progress updates on the web. Click here

To read more of Mandy and Paul's story and to show your support, click here