Charity football match in memory of Dawn Prior raises £1,700 for WHY

By Guest 9th Jun 2023

A recent football match between Frome Town Women and Frome Town Ladies' Legends in memory of women's and Under 18s team coach Dawn Prior raised £1,714 for local counselling charity We Hear You (WHY).

Entry to the Badger's Hill ground on the day was free, but attendees made generous donations via collection buckets at the match and bought tickets for a charity raffle, resulting in the impressive total.

We Hear You's Fundraising Officer Helen White said "What a fantastic way to remember a local legend, so much missed by the club and far beyond. Dawn Prior's legacy is a thriving and talented community of woman and girls flying the flag for football in Somerset - and we're so grateful the club chose to support WHY through this event. The amount raised is enough to pay for 31 counselling sessions for a child, young person or adult in need of our specialist emotional support services. Community fundraising is the lifeblood of charities like ours and we're honoured and delighted to benefit from this truly special event. Thank you so much to everyone who made the day such a success and donated money towards this fantastic total."

More information about We Hear You's free specialist counselling and emotional support services for children and adults affected or bereaved by cancer or a life-threatening condition is at wehearyou.org.uk.

Information about Frome Town FC and opportunities for joining and buying club season tickets is at frometownunited.co.uk

Photos: Frome Town Women and Frome Town Ladies' Legends at the football match

     

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