22 players took part in an all-night charity football match at Raincliffe, raising money for a new MND Centre in Leeds
On Friday 31st May 9pm until Saturday June 1st 9am, 22 men played 5-a-side football at the sports hall at Raincliffe in Scarborough.
Paul Tymon organised the match:
With the support of a business match sponsor, team sponsors, ball sponsors and many generous local Scarborough individuals we raised the amazing and very meaningful (Rob Burrow 7) total of £7,777. The event was promoted throughout by local DJ Paddy Billington who was one of the 22 players. We have been encouraged by regular motivational support from the Leeds hospital charity. The lads managed to get through the 12 hours with lots of donated water and sports drinks. We even arranged for pizzas to be delivered to keep energy and spirits up.
Paul continued:
The lads were amazing from start to finish and were so passionate about the cause. The night was full of good football and lots of laughs. The standard dipped around 5am but we all pushed on until the end. The amount raised was unbelievable and we are so grateful to the wonderful Scarborough people “
Shaun Tymon took part in the match:
It was a privilege to be involved in the event and to play a tiny part in helping to get the Rob Burrow MND Centre established. Thanks to Paul and team for the brilliant organisation and to Rob and Kev Shinfield for the inspiration. I was physically shattered at the end but elated by the camaraderie and humbled by thoughts of the cause”.
Chris Rooke also took part:
"It was an amazing night supporting a great charity, we were equal parts shattered and proud when we finished and to raise what we did is a credit to the people of scarborough and beyond for supporting this madness."
Just hours after the game, news came though that Rob Burrow had passed away. As a result of the news, even more money came in on the Justgiving page.
The £7,777 total was fitting as rugby league star Rob Burrow wore the number 7 shirt.
Paul thanked the players and the generosity of those who donated, along with local businesses:
- Match Sponsor: Boiler Doctor
- Team sponsors: Des Winks Volkswagen and Skoda, LC sports development, GCGF, Operation K9.
- Ball sponsors: Fabric Chicks, This Is The Coast
- Sports Hall: Robbie Hawkes
- The Comittee who organised everything from match rotas to first aid kits: Paul Tymon, Shaun Dolan, Chris Rooke, Alex Wray, Jamie Wray, Tom Clarke and Paddy Billington.
Pictured are some of the 22 players: Paddy Billington, Chris Rooke, Alex Wray, Martin Wray, Paul Tymon, Shaun Tymon, Tom Brooks, Tom Clarke, Carl Stephenson, Jordan Lee, Nathan van Heerden.
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