Third annual Tom Parker charity football match takes place at Bromley FC
The third annual Tom Parker celebrity charity football match took place at Bromley FC on Saturday, May 11.
The event was in aid of 'Ahead of The Game', the brain tumour awareness charity founded by Dave Bolton.
Aleks leads players onto the pitch, inspiring all in attendance (Image: Ahead of The Game)
Kelsey Parker, who is expecting her third child, welcomed a number of celebrities who participated in the event.
Some of the stars included Scott Thomas, Ryan Thomas, Finley Tapp, Ronnie Vint, Dan Osborne, Alex Bain, Jaden Ladega, and Juhaim Choudhury.
Team Parker, managed by boxing legend Derek Chisora, faced off against Team Grove Gallery, managed by Big John Fisher.
The match ended in a 3-0 victory for Team Parker.
The day was made even more special by the presence of The Wanted's Siva Kaneswaran, who was there to honour the legacy of his late bandmate Tom Parker.
The event was not just about football, as there were also bouncy castles, face painting, hair braiding, and ice cream vans for families to enjoy.
The highlight of the day was the story of Aleks, a young boy and football fan diagnosed with Ewing Sarcoma, a rare and aggressive bone cancer.
Aleks was diagnosed after a minor accident at a soft play centre.
He is currently receiving treatment at The Royal Marsden.
Aleks was honoured as the mascot for the day, walking out proudly alongside Andy Johnson, former Crystal Palace and England striker, and Dave Bolton, the event's founder and a long-term brain tumour survivor.
Although Aleks had to leave before the end of the game, Andy Johnson personally drove to visit him and gifted him his brand-new football boots, promising a future kick-about with some of his footballing friends.
An event spokesperson said: "If we can raise money, raise awareness, and put smiles on the faces of children like Aleks, then it's a charity day Bromley will never forget."
The event was attended by a number of celebrities, including Scott Thomas, Ryan Thomas, Finley Tapp, Ronnie Vint, Dan Osborne, Alex Bain, Jaden Ladega, and Juhaim Choudhury.
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