Celebs have charity kickabout in Southampton for Alzheimer's UK
Hundreds of people gathered to watch a celebrity football match that raised money for dementia prevention, treatment and care.Reality TV star Calum Best and This City Is Ours actor James Nelson-Joyce were among those who played at Southampton's St Mary's stadium on Thursday.The team captained by actor and presenter Joe Swash won the match 9 - 5 in front of about 700 fans.All proceeds from the event have gone towards the charity Alzheimer's UK.
Charlie Quirke took part in the charity game and said: "It's an absolute privilege to be involved in such an important cause." The actor, best known for playing Travis Stubbs in the ITV sitcom Birds of a Feather, and son of actress Pauline Quirke, added: "Alzheimer's affects so many families across the country, and when you have the opportunity to use your platform to make a real difference, you simply have to take it. "The fact we can do this at the iconic St Mary's Stadium makes it even more special."
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