Aldershot Town supporters will be aware that popular former Shot Tony Calvert suffered a massive cardiac arrest while on holiday in Grand Canaria during April and his family began raising the funds to fly him home which they were able to do thanks to the generosity of numerous donations received.
At just 48-years of age, Tony is father to Holly and Portia and was one of the most popular ever Shots players due to his infectious personality, not to mention being an amazing footballer who helped the club to promotion in its early years.
Along with The Shots, he also featured for a number of neighbouring non-league sides and made many, many friends along the way.
Tony is now back in the UK but desperately requires more funds to help with his rehabilitation and the club have agreed to host a fund raising day on Saturday 18th May 2013.
The event is continuing to develop, but so far there will be four football matches involving players from teams that TC previously played for or managed including the Aldershot All Stars, Ash United, Wokingham & Embrook, Bracknell Town and Binfield.
Each game will have comedy commentary, there’ll be live music, face painting, inflatables, raffle, kids soccer schools and games, penalty shootouts – all on the pitch!
There’ll be loads of food and drink available for purchase and other things will be added as the date draws closer!
Entry will be FREE, however donations will be gratefully received so please bring the whole family as well as all your friends to help make the day an amazing success and raise lots of money to help the cause.
The evening will also see a separate event being held in the EBB Lounge which will be by ticket only.
There will be live music from local band Fuzz Universe, One Man And His Hog will be providing food to buy, there’ll be an auction and a chance to catch up with old friends!
Tickets cost £10 (food not included) and are strictly limited so please visit the website to find out full details on how to apply.