Henry Smith, Conservative Parliamentary Candidate for Crawley, donned his gloves and went in goal for a penalty shoot-out at half-time during Crawley Town's 2-0 win over Notts County on Saturday (18th April) at the Checkatrade.com Stadium.
The shoot-out saw Crawley and Notts County fans donate £1 to St Catherine's to take a shot against Henry.
Henry said;
“I am grateful to Crawley Town for allowing me to go in goal at half-time, and it was all to raise money for St Catherine's Hospice in Crawley.
“It was nice to make a few saves in front of the Bruce Winfield Stand, and even better to see Reds get a vital win in the fight to stay in League One!”
Crawley won 2-0 thanks to a spectacular bicycle kick from Kelly Youga, and a header from Darren Ward just minutes later in the first half.
This was Henry's second fundraiser for St Catherine's in two days, following the Superhero Abseil down the Sandman Signature Hotel on Friday 17th April, which has raised more than £360.
Henry continued;
“It was great to be back at the Broadfield today. A few weeks ago I was pleased to see the great work of the CTFC Community Foundation at their Easter Soccer School in Maidenbower. I have also met with the Supporters Alliance a number of times in recent years, and it was honour to help the club launch their involvement in the Tickets for Troops scheme on Armistice Day last year.
“Thank you to everyone who took a penalty, and to all who donated to my St Catherine's fundraising page for the abseil. It's a bit of fun with a serious point - to raise funds for St Catherine's, who do an amazing job serving our community. Playing in goal at the Broadfield is definitely one ticked off the bucket list!”
If you would like to donate to Henry's fundraising page, please visit: https://abseil.everydayhero.com/uk/henry-smith
Picture courtesy of James Boardman
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External links:
Henry Smith (Fundraising page)
St Catherine’s Hospice
Abseil – St Catherine’s Hospice