Accrington Stanley launches £25,000 fundraiser for three-year-old fan’s US cancer treatment
FOOTBALL club Accrington Stanley are trying to save the life of a three-year-old fan by raising £25,000 for treatment in the United States.
Little Charlie Procter is battling a rare form of liver cancer called Hepatoblastoma and has already undergone 22 gruelling rounds of chemo.
Accrington Stanley FC are trying to save the life of a three-year-old fan
Accrington Stanley owner Andy Holt said the youngster- who led the team out against Crawley last week – “needs a miracle”.
Charlie is being treated at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital and was left too weak to walk because of his treatment.
But the plucky youngster received a standing ovation from both sets of fans when he was mascot at the game and handed out the man of the match award to Stanley defender Matty Pearson.
Tot Charlie Procter is battling a rare form of live cancerCharlie helping to lead the team out last week before 1-0 win over Crawley TownThe football team have issued a tweet calling for retweets as a sign of support
Andy, who took charge two years ago after the cash-strapped club ran out of beer during a friendly against Burnley, said: “He needs a miracle, bless him.
“Hopefully enough of a push from everyone will give him a chance of one. I’ve offered to donate 50p for every retweet received on my tweet raising awareness of this case – up to £25,000.”
Charlie’s family need to raise £315,000 to pay for the treatment which is unavailable on the NHS – and have so far raised £90,000.
His anguished mum Amber, 23, said: “Everything we can do to bring attention to Charlie’s illness helps and I would like to think that a few generous people may be inspired to donate to his cause.
Facebook Charlie’s family need to raise £315,000 for US treatment[/caption]
Facebook He is currently being treated at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital[/caption]
Charlie shaking Crawley players’ hands before the match
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Charlie giving the thumbs up to the football team’s efforts
Facebook The tot has already undergone 22 gruelling rounds of chemotherapy[/caption]
“We are a way away from our target but it is true every little does help.”
Stanley – dubbed “the club that would never die” – is one of the founders of the Football League and was made world famous in a TV advert for milk in the 1980s.
The club has clawed its way back up the football pyramid after it went out of the league in 1962.
Charlie led the team out onto the pitch last Monday before the 1-0 win over Crawley Town.
Reds boss John Coleman said: “It’s wonderful that he had the chance to lead the team out, it’s just a shame it has to be under such tragic circumstances.”
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