Sheffield dad who beat cancer manages 'legends' football team to smash charity target

A Sheffield dad who beat cancer took part in a charity football match to raise vital funds to help others battling the disease.
By Robert Cumber
Published 12th Jun 2022, 18:14 GMT
Updated 12th Jun 2022, 22:07 GMT
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Dad-of-three Ben Palmer was diagnosed with cancer two years ago but thankfully made a full recovery and was able to return to the pitch for Chapeltown Royal British Legion FC.

On Saturday, the 34-year-old managed a Chapeltown RBL Legends team, who took on the current squad in a charity match in aid of Cancer Research UK.

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The Chapeltown RBL FC v Chapeltown RBL Legends FC charity match was held to raise money for Cancer Research UK in honour of club stalwart Ben Palmer, who beat cancer before returning to the pitch in Sheffield to manage the legends teamThe Chapeltown RBL FC v Chapeltown RBL Legends FC charity match was held to raise money for Cancer Research UK in honour of club stalwart Ben Palmer, who beat cancer before returning to the pitch in Sheffield to manage the legends team
The Chapeltown RBL FC v Chapeltown RBL Legends FC charity match was held to raise money for Cancer Research UK in honour of club stalwart Ben Palmer, who beat cancer before returning to the pitch in Sheffield to manage the legends team
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His ‘legends’ lost an entertaining match 5-3 St Georges Park Thorncliffe but the day was a huge success, with around 100 spectators turning up and the fundraising appeal having already smashed its £500 target to pass the £2,000 mark.

The match was organised by Ben and fellow club members Adam Todd, Dale Shaw and Dave Adams to raise vital funds for Cancer Research UK to continue its research and give more people the best possible chance of beating the disease.

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You can still donate at: https://justgiving.com/fundraising/Chapeltown-Rbl-legends.

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