Sherie Shepherd passed away of a malignant melanoma in 2019 at the age of 36. Sunday, May 5 saw her family and friends come together for a charity football match to raise money and awareness for Melanoma UK. The event was held at Baffins Milton Rovers FC and featured a raffle, live music, children’s activities and also welcomed a procession of charity cyclists who had ridden from Bath that morning.
Amy Wolstencroft, Sherie’s sister, was delighted with how the day went: “It was an amazing day. We had a few rain showers but it was just such a happy day. A rainbow came out halfway through and that was a little sign that my sister was there with us. It was incredible.”
Donations are still able to be made via their GoFundMe page.
Here are 20 pictures of the amazing day:
1. Charity football match in honour of Sherie Shepherd
A large crowd turned up to support the two teams competing at the charity football for Melanoma UK. Photo: Mike Cooter
2. Team Sherie (White)
A member of Team Sherie rises above two challengers in the charity football match at Baffins Milton Rovers FC. Photo: Mike Cooter
3. Memories of Sherie
A collage of photographs were on display to remember and celebrate the life of Sherie. Photo: Mike Cooter
4. Portsea (Blue)
Portsea took on Team Sherie in the charity match played out between friends and family. Photo: Mike Cooter