Celebrities to don their boots for annual David Rudman FC charity match

CELEBRITIES are giving their backing to an annual charity football match in memory of a Rotherham United supporter.
By The Newsroom
Published 29th Feb 2024, 15:33 GMT
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Several good causes will benefit from the game at Phoenix Sports and Social Club at Brinsworth on Sunday, March 24 in tribute to David Rudman, who died following a short battle with pneumonia and liver and kidney failure four years ago.

A David Rudman FC team will take on a Hollyoaks XI and funds raised will be split between Rotherham Community Hospital, Cash for Kids, MacMillan and Portage.

Among those taking part are Nick Edwards from Britain’s Got Talent. Neil Ashton from Brassic, model Sarah Hughes, Jack Downham from Emmerdale, Paul Pashley from The Voice and actors from Hollyoaks, with more special guests to be announced.

Other attractions on the day include bouncy castle, face painting, hook-a-duck and various stalls.

Admission is free and the match starts at 2pm.

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