Football match raises large sum for Lanarkshire support charity

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A football match in aid of a Lanarkshire life-limiting illness support charity was held last month, which raised a total of £120.The charity match for The Haven, which provides practical, emotional and bereavement support to individuals, families and carers across Lanarkshire, was recently organised by local community member Shaun Wilkes and was held last month at Toryglen Regional Football Centre.The 23-year-old spent several weeks organising the charity match, contacting his friends and other people, who he thought could help, to come together and support a worthwhile cause.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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Shaun said: “My friend at work told me about The Haven as they have organised several fundraising events for them in the past, so I wanted to find out more for myself.“It was such an eye-opener once I learned about all the services The Haven provides and the people they help support.

I knew straight away I wanted to support their cause and raise funds for them. “The work they do is unmatched as they provide support to people with a whole range of different health