Scotland

Barry Ferguson’s tips on how to be a great midfielder:

• Always try to be in position to receive a pass off your team mates
• If possible play the simple pass
• Help out the defence and the attack
• If you get a chance try to have a shot on goal
• Communicate all the time with your team mates

Who the money you raise helps

Linda’s son Chris was diagnosed with leukaemia when he was 10 years old.

Towards the end of his summer holiday Linda took Chris to a local museum for a day trip. When Chris stopped for a drink and said he was too tired to walk any further Linda knew something was wrong.

Linda says, “Chris was immediately transferred to the hospital where they put a hickman line into his stomach and started him on an intensive course of chemotherapy. He stayed there for nine weeks and was so poorly he rarely left his room.”

Throughout his treatment Chris was supported by a CLIC Sargent Youth Walker who arranged for Chris to go out on regular trips to watch football.

In October last year, Chris was given the all clear and now, at nearly 14 is in remission. Linda continues, “Chris is in great form now, he’s always out and about with friends and he loves playing football. CLIC Sargent gave us lots of support and helped Chris to continue doing the things he loved.”
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