A CHARITY football match has raised over £2,500 in memory of the organiser's grandfather.

Joshua Bonner, 24, took the lead in organising the game as a tribute and donated all proceeds to Chestnut Tree House children's hospice.

The two teams played for 90 minutes at Portslade Sports Centre on Saturday, July 24.

Joshua captained the greens and his sister Jaymi captained the oranges. The orange team came out on top, winning 4-1.

The Argus: Charity football match in memory of grandfather raises over £2,500 and organisers already planning for more events.

A raffle was then also held at their local pub to raise additional funds, with many businesses and people donating.

The day's events were organised by Joshua and his siblings, all from Portslade, in memory of their late grandfather David Geddes.

David died in January aged 81 and was a big football fan, which inspired Joshua to set up the event.

Joshua said: "He loved football and was really passionate about the work that Chestnut Tree House do. So I wanted to host a football match to raise vital funds for the children's hospice."

He hopes this event is the first of many and said: "We want to try and fundraise for different charities every year now in his memory.

"It's a shame that my Grandpa isn't around to see it, but I know he'd be really proud."

The Argus: Charity football match in memory of grandfather raises over £2,500 and organisers already planning for more events.

Over 100 people turned up to the match, mainly friends and family, but the siblings hope to host more events in the future that are open to the community.

Joshua's brother-in-law Nathaniel said: "We expect this event to be the first of many and are looking to make it an annual occurrence.

"We are already drawing up plans for next year and are in talks with various venues. We hope to come again bigger and better and raise a lot more money."

Chestnut Tree House hospice, in Angmering, cares for children with life-shortening conditions and their families across Sussex.

It currently looks after 300 children and young people up to the age of 19, both at the hospice and in their own homes.

The charity offers assessments, advice and information for children and young adults, specialist short breaks, emergency care and end-of-life care.

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