An event in memory of two Morpeth teenagers will raise funds for a good cause.

This will be the fourth football fundraiser held at Craik Park organised by the families of Riley Hedley and Mikey Easton, with support from their friends and friends of the families.

The best friends were aged 17 and 16 respectively when they died in a road accident in the Morpeth area in 2023.

This year’s event is on Saturday, June 27, starting at 2pm. Funds raised will go to the Molly and Paul Childcare Foundation, which provides care and education to children in Uganda.

This will be the fourth football fundraising event held in memory of Riley Hedley and Mikey Easton.

placeholder image — This will be the fourth football fundraising event held in memory of Riley Hedley and Mikey Easton.

A number of family members and friends will be travelling to Uganda next year to use the money raised to help improve the services at the foundation.

The organisers said: “We are very grateful to the team at Craik Park for allowing us to put on this event every year.

“We have got stalls, a raffle and tombola, hot food, an ice cream van, a bouncy castle, face painting and so much more.

“The football match will kick off at 3pm and the day will be finished off with a presentation to the players and a disco into the evening.

“Every year local businesses come together to support us, which we are extremely grateful for, and this year is no exception.

“Without the kindness of the community, family and friends, we honestly couldn’t put on such a successful event. It’s amazing what a difference can be made when everyone comes together and we would love to thank you all for supporting us and remembering our boys.”

Star Barber, Pave to the Grave and Skin & Co are sponsoring this year’s event. Star Barber and Skin & Co have provided personalised football strips for both teams.

The support from local businesses also includes donating a number of vouchers such as gym membership, a haircut, a meal out and a facial.