WREXHAM AFC teamed up with Nightingale House Hospice to help create special memories for a fan.
Maria Edwards, a 34-year-old life-long Wrexham AFC supporter from Llangollen, didn't want her brain cancer diagnosis to stop her from doing what she loves most, such as watching her favourite team defeat Oldham Athletic 5-1.
Nightingale House Hospice, where Maria is receiving care and support, has been helping her to do activities she enjoys. So staff contacted Wrexham AFC, who were more than happy to help arrange for Maria to go to a match.
Maria said: “My dad and I used to go to Wrexham football matches when I was a kid. Since then, I’ve always supported Wrexham.
“Having the opportunity to go to a match again with my dad was excellent. We went for a few drinks at Wetherspoons after the game, which was lovely to do again. I love walking with the crowd to the pub.”
At the game, Maria’s name was lit up around the pitch, she got to meet player Rory Watson and the club's executive director Humphrey Ker, as well as being gifted signed gloves from Rob Lainton.
When asked how life changed after receiving the diagnosis, Maria said: “I led a normal life. I enjoyed going out and socialising with my friends before I was diagnosed with a brain tumour which has impacted my mobility and means doing normal things has become very difficult.
"Everything has changed for me, as I now rely on a wheelchair. Coming to terms with my condition has been challenging. But I have a team of people here at Nightingale House who are supporting my whole family as well as me.”
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Kerry Evans, disability liaison officer for Wrexham AFC, said: "It was a real privilege to meet Maria recently. It was wonderful to have been able to organise her recent visit with dad to sit on our wheelchair viewing platform and enjoy a very special day making memories at the club she loves.
“This is the part of my role I adore, it's a true honour to be able to organise attendance for someone who needs to create special memories with a loved one.
"I think I can safely say Maria and her dad loved their time spent at Wrexham AFC."
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