Over £2,300 raised at Matt and Jacob memorial game
A memorial day for Matt Grimstone and Jacob Schilt has raised over £2,300.
The event took place to mark nine years since Matt and Jacob’s passing, after the pair sadly lost their lives in the Shoreham air disaster in 2015.
Two matches took place – Worthing United vs Mile Oak first, followed by a friends and family match.
Other fundraising efforts included a raffle, a cake sale, and a silent auction, raising which raised an amazing total of £2,398.
All the funds raised will go directly towards supporting people across Sussex through the power of football.
Friends and loved ones held a minute of silence before kicking off a day of football at Culver Road in Lancing last week.
Albion legend Guy Butters attended the game on behalf of the Foundation, handing out the winners’ trophies at the end of the game.
Matt Dorn, BHAFC Foundation CEO, said it was heartening to see such great support for the charity.
“We’re so grateful that this match is organised every year, and we’re pleased that we can play our part in remembering Jacob and Matt,” he said.
“People have given generously once again, donating funds which will be used to change lives all over Sussex.”
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