Charity football tournament will mark six years of mental health awareness in East Kilbride teen's name

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Friends and family will gather in memory of a much-loved teen East Kilbride teenager this weekend to help spread awareness of mental health.

The sixth annual Alex Lindsay Cup in memory of Alexander Iain Bonomy-Lindsay will kick off on Saturday, July 6, at 11am at K-Park in Calderglen Country Park.Organised by Jack Smith, close friend and trustee of the family’s dedicated mental health charity Adored, 16 teams will compete in a group knockout tournament.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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Now an annual celebration of Alex’s life, the tournament, has raised tens of thousands of pounds for mental health charities including Adored and Beautiful Inside and Out.As well as all the footballing action, there will be a coffee van, face painting, bubble wands and punch balloons for families to enjoy a fun-filled day out.After the tournament and trophy presentation there will be a function held in East Kilbride Rugby Club with music and a raffle with some luxury prizes donated by local businesses.Inspired by Alex's favourite song, I Wanna be Adored, by The Stone Roses, Adored was established with a focus on mental health and saving young lives.Commenting on the success of the