Kick for Young Lives vs Cancer 2024
Grab your boots, dust off your finest moves and practice that team huddle. KICK for Young Lives vs Cancer is back for 2024 and we can't wait to see you.
Jordan Dawes was a wonderful young woman, a talented goalkeeper who started out playing for a boys team, Titan Tigers, as well as playing for her primary and secondary schools respectively. Jordan then went on to play for Kent Schools FA, Orpington District, Charlton Athletic, Gillingham and Kent Football United. With raw talent and a desire to get to the top, Jordan was an inspiration to her teammates and football family.
Sadly, Jordan suffered a stroke in November 2018, which lead to her diagnosis of liver cancer. She was transferred to hospital in London, where the family were given the heart-breaking news that the cancer had spread and there was nothing that could be done.
On 22nd February 2019, just a few months after that initial diagnosis, Jordan’s mum Michelle shared the news of Jordan’s death aged just 18. Her celebration of life was attended by almost 800 people, a sheer testament to how loved Jordan was.
Jordan’s legacy lives on, with friends and family raising money in her memory for Young Lives vs Cancer, one of the charities who helped her and her family during the toughest of times.
The money raised during KICK allows Young Lives vs Cancer to continue to support families like Jordan's.
Think you can beat your local pub rivals? Waiting for an opportunity to show off your skills? Now’s your chance!
Kick for Young Lives vs Cancer brings all of the J D Wetherspoon pubs together for one big football frenzy this September. Pubs will go head to head in these area heats to play for a place in the final in Wembley, where we will crown this year’s national champion.
It’s simple:
- Gather a team of 5-8 players and fill in the registration form. Please note EVERY TEAM MEMBER needs to complete the registration form.
- Start fundraising and head to your local venue on 15th September (Venues listed on the registration form) and enjoy the glorious game.
- A £12 entry fee will be automatically taken from your payslip in September so you don’t have to even reach into your pocket.
- Each team will have a fundraising target of £200, all pub fundraising between period 1 – 3 will count towards this total fundraising target. This will go straight towards supporting children and young people facing cancer and will make a huge difference.
- All pubs that sign up will receive an information pack two weeks prior to the event. The registration deadline is 26th August 2024.
A note for Republic of Ireland pubs – as your fundraising is for Laura Lynn, we will not deduct a donation of £12 from your salary for Young Lives vs Cancer. Your €12 donation to Laura Lynn will be collected and banked in your pubs ahead of the 15th September.
We want you on our team
When a child or young person is diagnosed with cancer, their whole world (and their family’s) can feel like it’s falling apart. Their anxieties are deep. Their education, mental health and social lives suffer. Their futures feel very uncertain.
Young Lives vs Cancer’s specialist social workers provide tailored emotional, practical and financial support to children and young people with cancer, and their families.
By playing the beautiful game, you’re helping to ensure that children and young people with cancer get the right care and support at the right time.
Registration for Kick 2024 has now closed. If you have any questions about your team's registration, please contact us at jd.wetherspoon@younglivesvscancer.org.uk