Wycombe Wanderers manager Gareth Ainsworth is encouraging people in the area to attend a Non League fixture in Buckinghamshire.
The 48-year-old, who has managed just short of 500 games for the Chairboys, is urging those who live in and around the county to be present at Flackwell Heath FC’s latest fixture on January 22.
This is because Flackwell are celebrating the news that their popular chairman, Terry Glynn, has defeated prostate cancer for a second time.
🔴Fundraising News 🔴
— Flackwell Heath FC (@FHFC1907) December 31, 2021
Our @ProstateUK fundraising match will now be on the 22nd January 2022 as we play host to @ArleseyTownFC
Free Admission For All
Donations welcome for a great cause 🙌🏻
Match-day raffle with a great prize, see next tweet…..#heathens
(1/2) pic.twitter.com/F2Ev4PSysY
READ MORE: Chairman of Flackwell Heath FC beats cancer for a second time
To mark the good news, the Heathens had planned to allow fans and spectators to visit Wilks Park for free when they played Broadfields United on December 28, 2021, on the basis that a donation to the Prostate Cancer UK charity is made.
However, due to Covid-19 cases and waterlogged pitches, many Non League games during the festive period were called off, which included the fixture to celebrate Mr Glynn’s all clear.
Please support @ProstateUK fundraising match@FHFC1907 V @ArleseyTownFC @fcbusiness @NonLeaguePaper @nonleagueshow @NonLeagueCrowd @nonleaguedayuk @NonLeagueNews @BerksandBucksFA @SSMLFixtures @SpartanSMFL https://t.co/ogrpd5e9Fp
— Tony Incenzo talkSPORT (@TonyIncenzo) January 14, 2022
Thankfully, a new date has been penned in, and people all cross the county and beyond are now able to visit Flackwell’s home, for when they face Arlesey Town this weekend.
Speaking after his side defeated Oxford United on January 15, Ainsworth said: “Get down to Flackwell Heath!
“I proudly wear my prostate cancer badge and it is brilliant news that he has successfully beaten that terrible disease.
Great opportunity to support one of our local teams in a fundraising effort with a very personal twist. Tickets are free, but donation requested to the club's chosen charity.
— Toni Brodelle #LibDems (@ToniBrodelle) January 14, 2022
Looking forward to going along to support.https://t.co/ZpTkTOy5k4@James_BFP
READ MORE: Flackwell Heath FC confirm new date for fundraising fixture
“So if you fancy a day at Flackwell Heath, they’ve played a big part in Wycombe’s history, get yourself down there if you can’t get to Morecambe, but if you can get up there [to Morecambe], we need you too.”
Flackwell Heath FC confirm new date for fundraising fixture following postponement @FHFC1907 @NonLeagueCrowd #NonLeague https://t.co/rsSBo3wqsB
— James Richings 🏴🇲🇾 (@James_BFP) January 2, 2022
Those who attend could also win a signed Wycombe shirt from the first-team squad.
On their JustGiving page, the club have raised £1,342, surpassing their £1,000 target, and the side also aim to beat their average home gate of 148 people at this weekend’s fixture.
To donate, go to https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/FlackwellHeathFC.
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