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Angel Mums Honor Son's Legacy with Charity Football Match

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The Fox family, who lost their 13-year-old son George to brain cancer in 2022, continue to channel their grief into fundraising efforts. George's mother, Lou, has been instrumental in raising money for brain cancer charities, including the Tessa Jowell Foundation, which works to improve standards of brain cancer treatment and care across the UK. The family's latest initiative is a charity football match at the Emirates Stadium on May 29, featuring TV and social media stars alongside former football pros.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Fox family has raised over £160,000 for brain cancer charities since George's passing in 2022.
  • The inaugural Gorgeous George Charity football match was held in partnership with Sellebrity Soccer in 2022, and a second match is being hosted this year.
  • The charity match will feature TV and social media stars, including Jack Wilshere, Jeremy Lynch, Dan Osborne, and George's former primary school teacher and influencer Kit Brown.
  • The money raised from the match will be divided between the London Royal Free Charity and the Tessa Jowell Foundation.
  • Lou Fox, George's mother, stated that the family wishes George were still with them to enjoy the charity event and that they hope to change the future of brain cancer treatment and care for other children.
  • The event is a tribute to George's love of family, friends, and football, and is expected to draw in fans from across the UK.

Statistics:

  • Over £160,000 has been raised by the Fox family for brain cancer charities since George's passing in 2022.
  • The Tessa Jowell Foundation has been working to improve standards of brain cancer treatment and care across the UK since its inception.
  • The London Royal Free Charity is a major healthcare provider in the UK, with a focus on cancer research and treatment.
  • The Andres Stadium will host the charity football match on May 29, with gates expected to open at 2 PM.
  • The match will feature a team of TV and social media stars, alongside former football pros, playing for the London Royal Free Charity.

Sources:

  • Luton Today, "Gorgeous George' to be named after Barton-le-Clay teenager who died of brain cancer" (no date)
  • Luton Today, "Bedfordshire mums take on group skydive to raise money for brain cancer foundation in memory of their children" (no date)
  • Luton Today, "Angel Mums group founded by grieving Barton-le-Clay mum wins fundraising award" (no date)
  • Eventbrite, "Celebrity Charity Football Match at Emirates Stadium" (https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/celebrity-charity-football-match-at-emirates-stadium-tickets-1337997619899)

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