Claire Nutter was suffering from intense headaches and dizzy spells
A Lancashire mum battling a brain tumour is to get support from a team at an East Lancashire football club. Claire Nutter, aged 47 from Roughlee, was diagnosed last year following after suffering intense headaches dizzy spells.
Now a team of former Burnley FC players are turning out in a football fundraiser to support her during treatment and raise cash for brain tumour research. It will be launched by Burnley Council’s Mayor Cllr Shah Hussain, at Padiham’s football ground in Well Street, Padiham Sunday, September 15.Gates open at 1pm with kick off at 2pm. Ms Nutter’s brother-in-law, Wayne Dowell, former Clarets defender, has been helping behind the scenes to organise the fundraiser.
“Being diagnosed with a malignant brain tumour was the last thing I could’ve ever imagined and I’m so grateful for the help from everyone around me. Local businesses have donated some unbelievable prizes for our raffle and for this we are very grateful. Tickets are £5 for adults and £2 for children payable on the day with all proceeds going towards Claire’s treatment and the Rosemere Cancer Foundation. There will also be live music performed by singer Amy Doherty from 4.30pm.
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