FRY’S Junior Football Club in Keynsham is going the extra mile to support Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW).
More than 250 children took part in the club’s Colour Run on April 26, raising at least £5,000 crowdfunding on JustGiving, with further sponsorship still to be collected in aid of CHSW and the club.
Dana Mckee and her daughter Zeniah, who is supported by the hospice, attended the event along with Stacey and Cathy from the CHSW care team. The club has confirmed plans to run the Colour Run again in 2026.
Mark Grinter, one of the Fry’s coaches, said: “It was an inspiration to meet Zeniah and her mum. We love everyone from Children’s Hospice South West.”
To further support CHSW, the club is preparing for an epic sponsored walk this month.
Mark and fellow Fry’s coaches Tom Burns and Andy Glover aim to trek from Land’s End to Somerdale Pavilion in Keynsham, stopping at each of the three CHSW hospices along the way – Little Harbour near St Austell, Little Bridge House near Barnstaple, and Charlton Farm in North Somerset.
The coaches will cover about 30 miles a day from June 7 to 14 on their 200-mile journey.
Andy said: “Every skip, stroll, and stride in our sponsored walk helps the Children’s Hospice South West go the extra mile for amazing families.”
Heidi Roberts, area fundraiser for CHSW, said: “Fry’s Junior Football Club are an inspirational team who have created a wonderful ethos of giving and teamwork with the young people at the club.
Mark added: “This will be the challenge of a lifetime, and to do it for CHSW and Fry’s Junior Football Club will be one of my proudest moments once the walk is completed.”
To support Fry’s Junior Football Club and their challenge for CHSW, visit their fundraising page
Pictured, Zeniah Mckee (front centre) with carer Cathy (left) and nurse Stacey, from the children’s hospice care team. Back row, from left, Zeniah’s mother Dana Mckee with Fry’s JFC coaches Tom Burns, Mark Grinter and Andy Glover
Fry’s Junior FC coaches step out for hospice
