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£6,570
raised of £7,500 target by 78 supporters

    Iʼve raised £6,570 to help Harry Hoffen

    Funded on Sunday, 16th June 2019

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    Story

    On 13 January 2019, Harry suffered a serious injury while playing football for the OHAFC Veterans, breaking his left tibia, fibula and ankle so badly that, in the words of the medical staff who subsequently treated him, his foot was virtually "hanging off". Harry was left lying in the cold on the pitch for 3 hours before an ambulance could get to him, and then spent 6 agonising days in hospital before the swelling had reduced sufficiently to allow doctors to operate.

    Harry is a 42-year-old self-employed builder who, as well as being deprived of the ability to play the game he loves for many months, now faces serious loss of earnings as he tries to get back on his feet. (A club insurance policy contains an exception for broken bones and will not respond to a claim.) This is, of course, on top of the significant expense of taxis, physio and other inevitable increases in his cost of living.

    Above all, Harry is a terrific bloke who has been a great servant both for the OHAFC and also for the Representative XIs of the Arthurian League and the Amateur Football Alliance. He is much-loved by his team mates and (as far as we can tell!) respected by his opponents, with whom he is always ready to exchange a friendly word and a laugh. He needs help now and we hope that those team mates and opponents - and other well-wishers - will be prepared to dig deep to support him.

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    • Andrew Butler6 years ago
      Andrew Butler

      Andrew Butler

      6 years ago

      A message from Harry: I have written to as many as possible but for those anonymous friends and those whose addresses I don’t have, I cannot thank you enough for all your incredibly kind donations towards my recovery. I have been totally overwhelmed by all your support and it has really cheered me up and given me the lift I need to get back and once again pull on the famous blue and white of the OHAFC next year. Thank you all so so much, Harry Hoff x

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    • Andrew Butler6 years ago
      Andrew Butler

      Andrew Butler

      6 years ago

      Just to say a continuing thanks to those who have donated and continue to donate. Over £5k has now been received by Harry who I know is incredibly appreciative and will try to get around to thanking everyone directly. We are now 85% of the way to the target of £7500 - itself a revised target, as I only set out to raise £5000 - so it has gone fantastically well. If you can help us get over the line - that would be great! Please e-mail any mates who might be thinking of donating, but who have not yet get round to it.

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    • Andrew Butler6 years ago
      Andrew Butler

      Andrew Butler

      6 years ago

      After more generous donations this weekend we’ve achieved the initial target of £5000 which fantastic; I’m hoping we can now get up to £7500, which would be a massive comfort blanket for Harry. Thanks again to everyone for your generosity, including in particular new donors who gave over the weekend and today.

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    Supporters

    78

    • Alex Richardson (OM)

      Alex Richardson (OM)

      May 13, 2019

      Best of luck with your recovery Harry!

      £30.00

    • Ru Ireland

      Ru Ireland

      Mar 29, 2019

      You are well down the road to recovery Shifty and will be back in no time. X

      £100.00

    • Anonymous

      Anonymous

      Mar 23, 2019

      From a random Arthurian Carthusian. See you on the pitch next season!

      £50.00

    • Tom Hawkings

      Tom Hawkings

      Mar 19, 2019

      Very happy to support a fellow self employed builder.

      £50.00

    • Anonymous

      Anonymous

      Mar 18, 2019

      Get better soon !

      £50.00

    • Max Curry

      Max Curry

      Mar 17, 2019

      £30.00

    • Steve Condie

      Steve Condie

      Mar 15, 2019

      Harry - wishing you all the best mate

      £50.00

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    I am the President of OHAFC and a mate of Harry's. But I'm not important in this!

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