Love Island's Casey O'Gorman forced to pull out of Tom Park charity event as he reveals nasty ankle injury
Love Island star Casey O'Gorman has revealed he's been forced to pull out of the highly anticipated Tom Parker charity football match after suffering a painful ankle injury.
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Kelsey Parker celebrates with the winners at the annual Tom Parker Charity football match
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Love Island All Stars winner Casey O'Gorman was due to take part
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Tom Parker left behind wife Kelsey, and their two children. Pictured in January 2021, a few months after his brain tumour diagnosis
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Taking to social media, the reality star shared a video update with fans.
He explained he injured himself while playing padel — a fast-growing racquet sport similar to tennis.
'So today I've unfortunately had to pull out of the Tom Parker charity match,' Casey said.
'I've gone over on my ankle playing padel funnily enough, but it's for a great charity and a great foundation. So I will put the link here. Best of luck everyone and go donate. Sorry for having to pull out.'
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Despite being sidelined, Casey urged his followers to support the cause and continue donating, highlighting the importance of the event and its mission.
Tom's widow
Held at Bromley F.C. stadium in Kent today, the event marked the third
Kelsey, boyfriend Will, and her children
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In an emotional interview with
She added: "It's about us as a family and Will's a massive part of their life now."
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Kelsey said the match has become a special day for her children to honour and "remember" their dad.
Reflecting on Tom's diagnosis, Kelsey spoke passionately about the need for greater awareness and funding:
She said: "When you get diagnosed like Tom did, it rocked our whole world and our family to know how underfunded brain tumours are.
"Just raising that awareness will go such a long way."
This year's star-studded match featured appearances from celebrity players including
The family-friendly event also included food stalls, raffles, and live performances.
Kelsey continues to be a tireless advocate for brain tumour awareness, saying: "Even talking about it now, people have no clue that brain tumours are the biggest killer for under 40s and children, and we only get one per cent of national funding. That's it."
She added: "Tom left me this legacy to carry on. He did so much in his 18 months of getting sick that now it's my time to say, you know what? I'll continue shining a light on it for him.
"It's a big responsibility but I'm doing it all for him.
"Because what we went through as a family - you wouldn't wish that on your worst enemy. So now it's all about just helping other people."
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Kelsey Parker pictured today at the annual Tom Parker charity football match at Bromley F.C. stadium
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