Star-studded Brentwood charity football match raises £3000 for Cerebral Palsy Plus

Ex-Premier League legends team, Beer Lanyard FC, faced off against the Wandering Crows in a charity football match last week, raising an impressive £3000 for Cerebral Palsy Plus.

The local community turned out in full force at the Brentwood FC grounds to support the event on 29^th September, sponsored by Essex digital marketing agency, Ink Digital.

The Beer Lanyard FC team featured a star-studded line up of famous faces and ex-pros, including Rickie Lambert, Aaron McLean and Lee Trundle, with former football manager, Ian Holloway, taking the helm as the team’s manager and lending his support to the cause.

The funds raised will directly support Cerebral Palsy Plus, a Bristol-based charity dedicated to assisting children and adults with Cerebral Palsy, as well as their families and carers. Striving to help members reach their full potential, the charity works tirelessly to create opportunities for their personal development and growth.

Michael Ryan, CEO and director of match sponsor, Ink Digital, said: “It was great to be a part of something that’s making a real difference for individuals and families affected by cerebral palsy.”

“Events like this showcase the power of community and the impact we can have when we come together for an important cause, and we are very proud to have sponsored the match and helped raise vital funds.”

Founder and CEO of Beer Lanyard FC, Jack Whiting, added: “We couldn’t have asked for a better day – a thrilling 3-3 draw against Wandering Crows, an incredible crowd, and the unwavering support of everyone involved. Having Ian Holloway manage the side was a dream, and the lads, including Rickie Lambert, Aaron McLean, Derek Asamoah, Luke Guttridge, Paul Konchesky, Nicky Shorey, and Sammy Root, really gave it their all.”

“But the real highlight was raising £3,000 for Cerebral Palsy Plus. It’s moments like this that remind us what this is all about – community, football, and making a difference.”

Beer Lanyard FC is a unique charity team of football legends launched by festival accessory startup, Beer Lanyard. Committed to making a difference both on and off the pitch, the team raises awareness and supports vital causes, while providing fans with the opportunity to interact with their football heroes.

Headquartered in Brentwood and established in 2019, Ink Digital specialises in taking a holistic and results-driven approach to digital marketing, offering services in SEO, PPC, paid social and website development for its growing client base in Essex and the wider UK.

To find out more about Ink Digital and its work with the Brentwood business community, please go to www.ink-digital.co.uk and, for more information on Cerebral Palsy Plus, please visit www.cerebralpalsyplus.org.uk.