News - The Ben Corfield Football Fund

Well done Lucy !

On 4th October 2015 Lucy Lewis ran the Cardiff half marathon to raise money for Bens fund completing the course in a time of 2 hrs 10! The route took lucy past the capital's most iconic landmarks and scenery including the Castle and the Penarth marina. The course is predominately flat and fast which makes it ideal for all types of runners and lucys time is a fantastic effort. Lucy is a very close friend of Ben and his family who lives in the beautiful village of Aberporth in Ceredigion on the w... read more

Published: 26th Oct 2015

Cheers Three Crowns Pub charity bike ride!

A recent charity bike ride by staff and regulars at the Three Crowns pub in Dawley, Telford raised a fantastic amount of £565.00 for Bens fund. The lads and lady involved assure us it was a great day and were glad to reach their destination of Bridgnorth in a respectable time. The bikes were picked up allowing the guys to seek refreshment from the many pubs in the town, a great idea of which we may join in next time! Thank you to everyone involved - Aaron Jones, Paul Fraser, John Ellis, ... read more

Published: 15th Oct 2015

Meeting Rob & Larry

Thursday night is training night at Telford College of Arts and Technology for AFC Telford United. Whilst looking out for his favourite players Clancy and Grogan, ben had the pleasure of meeting the new management team of Rob Smith and Larry Chambers. Ben loves Telford United and being part of the youth development set up and was telling Rob and Larry all about his past glories in the famous telford shirt! The team looked to be working very hard tonight and hopefully will soon be startin... read more

Published: 15th Oct 2015

Thank you Admaston thursday night football dads !

In an effort to lose a bit of weight and to prove they've still 'got it' a regular bunch of Admaston Juniors dads play football on a thursday night in the dome at Telford College of Arts & Technology. They have kindly donated £100 from the money they have over from subs to Bens fund. Ben has at times watched this exhibition of football and on the odd occasion joined in the fun ! Can we thank everyone involved for this kind gesture. Ben has enjoyed watching the lads running round like ... read more

Published: 15th Oct 2015

Good luck Nicola & Amy

On sunday 4th October 2015 these two wonderful ladies Nicola Buckle and Amy Callachan are running the 10k race at The Great Scottish Run in Glasgow in aid of Bens fund. Nicola and Amy are friends of Bens dad Jason through the car trade, and work at SMA Vehicle Remarketing in Livingston just outside Edinburgh.They have known about Bens condition since it started and have very generously offered to support the fund by doing this race and raising funds Starting in George Square in the centre of th... read more

Published: 01st Oct 2015