A team from Bridgwater-based CL Drylining organised a fundraising charity football match against a local ladies team which is sponsored by the company.
The match between CL Drylining and Sydenham Rangers FC raised over £1,500 for Breast Cancer Now – and the drylining side also managed to beat the ladies 7-4!
Chris Loynes, Managing Director, of CL Drylining, said: “Some had played football before and some were completely new to football and despite most of our team waking up feeling like we had all been hit by a bus, we actually won!
“The charity Breast Cancer Now is close to my partners heart after losing her mum to this horrible disease and then, unfortunately, years later going through the battle herself with two young girls of her own.
“The chosen charity gave her much comfort and support and probably many others. It was great to be able to give back to them.
“In all it was an amazing day and success for everyone involved, we were all very proud to be a part of the event.”
Such was the success of the fundraiser, the match will now become an annual event in aid of a different charity each year.
Chris added: “Preparations have already started for a stroke charity next year and we have already secured a stadium for this event.
“We are aiming to raise 10k for the next charity football match now that we have more time to prepare and promote.”
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