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Elina Kobzar

Dumfries man organising charity football match for baby charity SANDS

A Dumfries man is organising his fourth football charity match – this time in aid of SANDS.

Aydn Jackson is putting two teams together to play a friendly on May 1.

The game will take place at the David Keswick Athletic Centre and everyone will be invited to the Lochside Club afterwards for a presentation and a chance to win some raffle prizes.

Adyn, 23, said: “The response has been brilliant and I’ve had great support from the local community.”

His grandad, dad and uncle are all taking part in the match.

Adyn added: “My mum, sister, my partner and grandmother are all helping with the event.”

The money will be donated to SANDS, a charity which supports anyone in Dumfries and Galloway who is affected by the death of a baby, either during pregnancy or soon after birth.

Aydn said: “It is quite close to my heart. I know people that have had miscarriages and stillborns. I know that the SANDS helped them a lot and it is a big issue people are facing so I want to help and raise as much money as possible for this cause.”

The previous matches have provided donations to charities such as Diabetes UK, Dumfries and Galloway Children’s Ward, McMillan Cancer Support and the renal unit at DGRI.

He said: “The last time I organised a football match I have managed to raise £1,889. I want to make this SANDS fundraiser my best thus far and any support will be appreciated.”

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