Friends Fighting Cancer

Grant given 🧡

Sadly we've had to cancel these events at the Mansion. It wasn't taken lightly but ultimately it was the right decision. We can only apologise to all that bought tickets we will email everyone before the week is out to arrange refunds.

If you have any questions please feel free to get in touch with us via the website www.ffcevents.com

A huge thank you to United Minds Hampshire, who have decided to start collecting food donations at their weekly football meet ups.

Tonight George Hill dropped off the first of the donations. It's amazing that another local charity can see the great work we are doing and want to be involved.

Thank you so much.

Massive thank you to the teams at Onsite and Keyto for donating £1310 on Friday all raised throughout the Euros by wearing England shirts and holding sweepstakes and blackouts. This money will enable us to support multiple families through our grant giving service 🧡

We’ve teamed up with the The Mansion at Coldeast for two fantastic family fun days this summer!!

Loads of activities that the kids can go on over and over because once you’ve paid for a ticket it lasts all day! It’s only £10 per child and adults are free (children must be accompanied by an adult all day)

The Mansion have also added a kids menu and there will be hot and cold drinks available!

To book your tickets please follow these links

🎈5th August - https://www.ffcevents.com/fundraising-events/ffc-family-day-5th-aug-24

🎈19th August - https://www.ffcevents.com/fundraising-events/ffc-family-day-19th-aug-24

Last years sold out! Dont leave it too late!!

Once you have your online tickets follow parking instructions and we’ll even email you a map closer to the time, check in at the FFC Gazebo check point to get your FFC stamp and then enjoy the day!

If you would like to volunteer on this day or have any special requirements please email [email protected]

We will also have a food bank and old football top/boots collection zone to help support our charity shop and food bank initiative

All monies raised supports our grant giving, holiday home, food bank support and bereavement support services.

If you would like to apply for a grant or our holiday home please get in touch via our website
www.ffcevents.com

Memory walk profile of Kirtsy Layton!

Thank you for doing this for our our charity and many families that will be supported because of your time and effort

Kirsty: I was diagnosed with stage 2 cancer in October of 2022 I was told in September 2023 after chemotherapy and radiotherapy it had gone ,

I had beaten it , I'm doing this to raise awareness iv lost both my nans and 2 aunties to cancer and I have 3 friends still fighting x

Food for community update.

This morning we were able to help a local food bank in horndean due to the amazing supporters of ffc. They reached out to us as the lady who was the main collector and supporter of the food bank sadly passed away suddenly.

This left them in a situation where they may have to turn away families that need the support. We have just provided enough food and supplies to feed up to 40 families.

Huge thank you to everyone that has donated and please remember we have a collection point within out ffc shop.

With our memory walk this weekend we will keep posting everyone’s profiles and their own stories! Meet our event organiser Danielle.

Hey, I’m Danielle and I run the Marathon Memory Walk for Cancer.

I run this event for all those people who want to get involved in the charity who aren’t particularly sporty but want to challenge themselves by helping to raise as much as they can for our local families suffering with this horrid disease.
But personally, I walk for my step dad Mick Picton.

He didn’t pass away from cancer but I know his spirit will help me push through. Also this year, I am walking for my mother in law, Dee Wait. She’s been fighting cancer since last February.

Was told she only had up to 12 months but here we are, 16 months later and she’s still fighting her fight ❤️

Good luck to everyone taking part.
Let’s go for a walk together 🧡

Meet Dan Byrne one of our charity partners via Bernards Estate Agents

Dan is taking part in the 3 peaks event in August and has raised an incredible £1,200 already!!

This is his story: Hey, I am doing this to help me to hit personal fitness goals both mentally and physically, I am really enjoying the training and the team that’s doing it in 2024- brilliant bunch ….. I think the biggest challenge will be the body giving up after the 2nd hike and traveling between each peak…… I can be a bit of a diva as everyone knows but I intend of fully focusing on this and smashing it out the park for the charity….

I’ve had never climbed a mountain until recently and I loved being out doors with out a phone signal …..

Excited and scared at same time…..

Meet Lewie O’Donnell

He’s signed up for he’s signed up to our 3 peaks challenge in August!! Here’s a little about him 🧡

Let’s meet another one of our amazing fundraisers Hayley Brewer who has signed up to our Memory Walk next Sunday!

26.2 miles around Portsmouth is t going to be easy! Thank you Hayley! We’ll be cheer you and everyone on throughout the day 💙

This year the Memory Walk is back!!

They will set off on Sunday 7th July and walk 26.2 miles around Portsmouth starting at 6am and finishing at Spice Island for about 5pm

Meet one of our walkers Kelly 🧡

We are thrilled to announce that local pro golfer Lewis Scott has become our charity golf ambassador and will be supporting FFC and our golf events moving forward!

Club: Lee on Solent
Handicap: Pro
Age: 28 years old

Happy to support FFC, a great charity that do great things for those less fortunate than you or I.

After losing several family members to cancer any help or assistance I can provide through fundraising for others going through similar experiences is the least I can do to support those families most in need 🧡

Meet some of our amazing volunteers for our events this summer

Name: John Murray
Years involved: 5
Event: The 3 Peaks Challenge
Event role: head guide
Event date: 07/08/24

If you would like to support at any of our events please get in touch with Ray or Lee Cook

Meet some of our amazing volunteers!

Name: Stewie Kerr
Years involved: 13
Event: The 3 Peaks Challenge
Event role: Driver
Event date: 07/08/24

If you would like to support at any of our events please get in touch with Ray or Lee Cook

Our golf events have been planned and booked in for the summer!

These will be fantastic days out for you and your friends or business partners.

Loads of great prizes to be won!

Thank you to our charity partners Bernards Estate Agents, The Red Lion Southwick Drift Rapscallions Southsea and Koop+Kraft for supporting these golf days!

To register please email: [email protected]

To apply for a grant or to support our charity please visit our website www.ffcevents.com

Don’t forget we are still collecting and supporting 💚

Recap on our Sunday sides that represent our charity ever Sunday in the Portsmouth Sunday leagues

Friends Fighting Cancer FC
(Sunday Morning team)

League: division 4
Finish position: 3rd
Cups: FFC Charity Shield 🏆
(beat FFC vets 5-4)

Dan Swans comments:

The 2023/24 season was a momentous one for Friends Fighting Cancer FC, marked by significant progress and thrilling moments. The addition of new signings Matt Page, Andy Shipman, Luke Boyes, and Mitch Austin brought fresh energy and skill to an already talented squad, setting the stage for a campaign filled with promise and excitement.

The season was a rollercoaster of emotions, featuring a mix of outstanding victories and heartbreaking near-misses. The team's resilience and determination were evident throughout, showcasing their growth and potential.

One of the season's standout achievements was the journey to the cup semi-final. Friends Fighting Cancer FC displayed remarkable grit and talent, defeating three teams from higher leagues along the way. These victories not only highlighted the team's capability to compete with tougher opposition but also boosted morale and confidence within the squad.

In the league, the team put up a strong fight, consistently delivering impressive performances. The battle for promotion came down to the wire, with the outcome decided in the final moments of the last game. Although promotion was narrowly missed, the effort and tenacity shown by the players were commendable and bode well for future campaigns.

Looking ahead, the team is poised for even greater success. With the new signings gelling well with the core group of lads, Friends Fighting Cancer FC is stronger and more united than ever. The experience gained this season, coupled with the fresh talent and unwavering team spirit, positions the club as strong contenders for silverware in the upcoming season.

The anticipation for next season is palpable, and with the current squad's blend of experience and new energy, Friends Fighting Cancer FC is ready to make a significant impact. The goal is clear: to bring home the much-deserved silverware and continue building on the foundation laid this season

Massive thank you to John Jess Harper and the Hermes Masonic Lodge for their donation of £500 last week 👏👏👏

This will allow us to support another local family through our grant giving service 🧡

Thank you to Jim Smalley at Cosmos vets for donating these tops to our The FFC Shop at last nights game against our vets side

These are currently being priced and tagged and hung up in our shop!

If you would like to donate any unwanted sporting tops, boots, football kits and other sporting items please please pop down and donate today

48b High Street, Cosham, PO63AG

Coming Soon …….

We’re delighted to announce that one of our committee members, Samantha Morrison has recently completed the Grief Recovery Method training programme and is now qualified to deliver Grief Recovery sessions. This is a further enhancement to the services we offer as a charity alongside the Grant Service, Holiday Home and Foodbank and enables us to further support those that really need it in our local community.

The programme lasts 7 weeks and involves one to one sessions with Sam who will work with individuals across a range of topics.

We will be offering this service to all grant applicants and to anyone else that contacts us directly about the service.

For further information please contact [email protected]