Harry Treen, our oldest participant throughout all our Sky Blues in the Community projects, sadly passed away last week, aged 92.
Known for his dedication to walking football (WF) and continuous smile, despite his personal struggles with Prostate Cancer, Harry joined our Cancer Support Walking Football sessions back in 2020 when he was 88 years old. He joined the session with his friend Tom.
Harry’s last time playing with his fellow walking footballers was on Thursday 9 May at the Sky Blues in the Community – Community Day, held on the pitch at the Coventry Building Society Arena – home to Coventry City Football Club. Despite not feeling 100%, Harry was never going to miss this fantastic opportunity. He attended the event with around 80 other walking footballers and enjoyed a fun, light-hearted tournament – playing on the pitch like a pro.
A smile from ear-to-ear, you could see the delight in Harry’s face from the moment he stepped out onto the pitch. Fellow teammates never would have believed that would be the last time they would play alongside their friend. But what a pitch and stadium to have had your final game.
FULL STORY: https://www.ccfc.co.uk/news/2024/may/community-rip-harry—a-sbitc-inspiration
Original source: https://x.com/Coventry_City/status/1793707204396134534
Author: The Walking Football
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