match at a local football ground. It had been a while since I had played the game, giving it up two years back due to work commitments and college work, but I was eager to take part. I was especially eager as I also saw that our stores charity this year was in fact 'Diabetes UK'. Diabetes UK is a great charity that 'help people manage their diabetes effectively by providing information, advice and support.' and much much more, all of which can be found on their website http://www.diabetes.org.uk/. This fantastic charity is also close to my heart as my Grandad has suffered from Type 2 diabetes for over half his life, a few years back coming extremely close to a coma. My girlfriends 9 year old sister also has the disease and has multiple bad experiences with it. 
Last Sunday was game day, and we had such a great turn out from both the participating players and also spectators. Each player gave a donation of £5 to play and all money made at the bar also went to the charity. Although I was extremely out of shape and came close to cardiac arrest it was a very fun filled and exciting day. My team won 8-2.
Just yesterday it was posted up at work that we had in fact raised just over £370! This was fantastic, and i was very proud to have taken part. Because of how well it all went it has been decided that yet another charity match is going to happen, this time against West-Durrington Tesco rather than ourselves. I don't think i have been asked to join in with the actual playing this time as a strong team has been chosen (we need to beat West-Durrington) but i am definitely going to watch, and donate :)
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