A footballing tribute to a tireless campaigner from Petersfield has netted £1,500 for a charity close to his heart.
Jeff Williams was in everyone’s thoughts when Petersfield Town FC hosted its first Dementia Walking Football Tournament.
The fundraiser was held in memory of the Dementia Friendly Champion and Royal British Legion stalwart who died last April.
It also increased awareness of the disease and raised money for the Dementia Friendly Petersfield (DFP) group which he staunchly supported.
Teams battled it out for the Jeff Williams trophy during the event organised by Right at Home Care, DFP, Petersfield Town FC and Jonno Ratcliffe from Active8…
Petersfield mayor, Cllr JC Crissey, hailed the “amazing success” of the event and handed over a £1,000 cheque as DFP has been one of his chosen charities. Damian Hinds MP called the tournament a “huge highlight” and was honoured to present the trophy to the winners from Winchester…
Petersfield Dementia Walking Football Group meets at 11am on the second and fourth Monday of the month at the Taro Centre, call 02393 878 777 for more details.
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