Rochdale AFC Former Players Association/Dale Trust are organising a Charity Golf Day on Wednesday 18th September at Rochdale Golf Club aimed at raising funds for Rochdale legend, Joe Thompson’s battle against Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and future research into this distressing cancer.
The format is a four ball Stableford costing only £200 per team with prizes for winners & runners up plus nearest to pin x 2 and longest drive given out at a Presentation immediately after the competition.
Rochdale AFC current and ex-players plus management will be in attendance so see if you can beat them on the course.
To enrol, contact Keith on 07861640958 or Keith.hicks5@outlook.com
Joe’s story
I am Joe Thompson and my journey has been one of resilience and hope. Once a professional footballer, my life took an unexpected turn in 2013 when I was diagnosed with Stage 4 Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.
The joy of fatherhood was overshadowed by this daunting challenge, but with courage and determination, I faced six months of chemotherapy and emerged in remission.
The battle seemed to be won, but life had other plans. On Christmas Eve 2016, 3 years later, I faced the harsh reality of a relapse.
I had to endure a stem cell transplant, where I spent 18 days in isolation, a period that tested my sanity but also showcased the strength of the human spirit.
Now, the cancer has returned with a vengeance, spreading to my lungs. In the face of adversity, I’ve been collaborating with oncologists and scientists, self-funding research to uncover the root cause of my recurring illness.
I’m reaching out with a heartfelt plea for support. We aim to raise £250,000 to cover the costs of my ongoing treatment and to pioneer a ground-breaking test that could prevent the recurrence of not only my cancer but potentially save countless lives in the future.
As a family we have self-funded the treatment and worked with the scientists so far with our own savings near on six figures but we still have a long way to go and would not have the opportunity to continue with the research and treatment without your support.