FLEETWOOD TOWN ALL STARS PUT THEIR BEST FEET FORWARD FOR ISABELLE GRUNDY

Former Fleetwood Town players will be facing up to a squad of Blackpool Legends in a local derby being held at Highbury Stadium, Fleetwood, on May 1st, 2022.

A bumper charity auction and raffle, as well as an evening disco and entertainment by Fleetwood’s own JEPS will complete the day, which is being organised by Fleetwood Town FC All Stars.

The All Stars held their first major event last year, raising 6,500 for three local causes, despite it being held in the midst of the Covid pandemic.

This year, organisers are aiming to raise more than 10,000, with funds raised being given to six-year old Isabelle Grundy from Cleveleys, Isabelle was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive cancer last summer, since which time local folk have been rallying to help raise the 200,000 needed to get her treatment in the States.

Fleetwood Town All stars representative Val Barton said : Living in Fleetwood, we know only too well how warm hearted local people like to rally round to support local causes.

There are many worthwhile projects in the town, but this year we decided to focus on this particular charity which has touched everyone’s hearts.

The day’s action kicks off at 3.30pm with a penalty shoot out between FleetwoodThe day’s action kicks off at 3.30pm with a penalty shoot out between Fleetwood Under 8s and Poulton Under 8s.

At 4pm, favourite past players from Bloomfield Road will be taking on former Fleetwood Town players in the main match of the day. (Watch this space for details of the squad!) Fleetwood Sea Cadets Old Boys Band will play during the interval.

The after-match presentation will take place on the pitch at 5.50pm, giving players and supporters just enough time to get back for the evening entertainment, which is adults only and gets underway in Jim’s Bar at 7pm.

There will be a grand prize draw and charity auction with cash prizes of 125 and 75 already up for grabs – with more to come – while local DJ Gary Savage and headliners The JEPS will keep the music flowing.

Existing sponsors include Fleetwood Market, who are sponsoring the match, Kiss who are sponsoring the match balls, plus Raceways Motorcycles, and Tim Brice Photography.

If you would like to join the list of sponsors or donate a raffle or auction prize, please email : [email protected]

Tickets for both the match and the evening event will be on sale shortly, for a minimum donation of £5, from Fleetwood Town FC, Tramweigh in North Albert Street, Fleetwood, or by contacting [email protected]. The evening event is adults only but afternoon match tickets for Under 5s are free.

Photo credit: Tim Brice photography (2019 event)