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:
5. Charity Raffle
A selection of the raffle prizes on offer at the charity football event for Melanoma UK at the PMC stadium. Photo: Mike Cooter
6. Charity football match for Melanoma UK
The players compete on the pitch while children enjoy the bouncy castle in the background. Photo: Mike Cooter
7. Portsea the victors
Portsea ran out winners against Team Sherie in the friendly match. Photo: Mike Cooter
8. Charity football match for Melanoma UK
A Portsea player spreads the play in the charity football match in honour of Sherie Shepherd. Photo: Mike Cooter