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Mat Kendrick & David Byrom

Junior football team raise thousands for suicide prevention charity after tragic loss of teammate

A youth football team who were struck by tragedy last season have helped to raise thousands for charity and build a legacy for their best friend, all whilst enjoying their best-ever campaign on the pitch.

Last season, Cookley Sports under-17s, based near Kidderminster in Worcestershire, suffered the devastating loss of goalkeeper and captain Dom Fox, who took his own life just before Christmas in 2020, aged just 16.

Dom was beloved by his teammates and they have since made it their mission to honour his memory and raise money and awareness for Papyrus, a charity for the prevention of young suicide.

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