Alton Walking Football Club has donated £850 raised at four special Christmas games to Prostate Cancer UK.
The club has 44 members ranging in age from 50 to 78 who meet twice a week to play on the all-weather pitch at Alton Football Club.
It offers companionship and a sense of purpose, providing older football enthusiasts the chance to continue playing in a safe and fun environment.
Mike Graves, the head of walking football, said: “The camaraderie and banter within the club are unmatched, and after each session players always leave with a smile on their face.”
The club raises money for charity every year and Mike revealed that 2024’s beneficiary was a cause close to the players’ hearts.
In his donation letter, he told the charity: “One of the reasons Prostate Cancer UK was chosen this year is that several of our members have been diagnosed with prostate cancer in the past…
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