Celebrities Unite for Charity Football Match Supporting Fathers Affected by Stillbirth and Neonatal Death

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Actors Max Bowden and Jamie Grey will join a star-studded line-up for a charity football match on April 24, raising funds for Sands United FC and the Northampton Town Community Trust. The match, organised by Sellebrity Soccer, will mark 125 years since the formation of Northampton Town FC and feature a number of former Cobblers icons. Proceeds from the event will support fathers affected by stillbirth and neonatal death, with over 5,000 babies dying in the UK every year.

Key Takeaways:

  • The charity football match will take place on Sunday, April 24 at Northampton Town FC's Sixfields stadium, featuring a line-up including EastEnders actor Max Bowden and 2018 Voice UK semi-finalist Jamie Grey.
  • The match is organised by Sellebrity Soccer to raise funds for Sands United FC and the Northampton Town Community Trust, with proceeds supporting fathers affected by stillbirth and neonatal death.
  • Over 5,000 babies are stillborn or die within the first four weeks of life in the UK every year, highlighting the need for support and care for families affected by this tragedy.
  • Sands is a UK stillbirth and neonatal death charity that aims to reduce the number of babies dying and ensure that anyone affected by the death of a baby receives the best possible care and support.
  • Other celebrities joining the match include Shayne Ward, Jake Wood, Lee Latchford-Evans, James Argent, Dan Osborne, Dean Gaffney, Tom Malone, Jake Cornish, Nas Majeed, Luke Trotman, Dom Lever, Danny Hatchard, Matt Lapinskas, Joe Sealey, Martyn Ford, Sam Bailey, Calum Best, Bleu Landau, and Jamie O'Hara.
  • A number of former Cobblers icons will also be participating in the event, with further announcements to be made in the coming weeks.

Statistics:

  • Over 5,000 babies are stillborn or die within the first four weeks of life in the UK every year. (Sands)
  • The charity football match will raise funds for Sands United FC and the Northampton Town Community Trust.
  • The match marks 125 years since the formation of Northampton Town FC.
  • Tickets are £10 for adults and £5 for children, with hospitality packages available for £45 per person.

Sources:

  • BBC East Midlands (no date)
  • Sellebrity Soccer (no date)