Bradley Lowery continues to provide inspiration, as Everton hosted a celebrity charity match at Goodison Park on Sunday afternoon, between the Bradley Blues and the Lowery Legends.
Celebrities from the worlds of football and showbiz turned up on Sunday at Goodison Park, for a special cause. Everton decided to host a charity match, to help pay tribute to the late, inspirational Bradley Lowery.
The Lowery Legends beat the Bradley Blues 7-4, but in truth, the final score was irrelevant. The day was all about celebrating the memory of an amazing, courageous young boy.
Bradley recently passed away at the tender age of six, after a long battle with neuroblastoma, which is a rare form of cancer. His plight touched the hearts of many, both in the United Kingdom and around the world.
The public came together to raise over £700,000 to help Bradley fly to New York for more treatment in 2016. Unfortunately, as BBC Sport reported at the time, his cancer had grown and his family were advised his illness was terminal.
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Everton and their fans first started to form a bond with Bradley, during a game at Sunderland in September 2016. He was invited to be a guest for two matches at Goodison Park, earlier this year.
Celebrities who took part in Sunday’s charity match, included former Everton players; Peter Reid, Peter Beardsley, Graham Stuart and Alan Stubbs. As reported by Peter McNamara of Evertonfc.com, Reid spoke to Everton TV after the match:
"“It was brilliant day and for a great cause. Bradley Lowery was an absolute inspiration to everybody. It was brilliant to have the game at Goodison Park. The football club have done fantastically.“I have seen people in Sunderland and Newcastle shirts, sat beside others in Everton and Liverpool shirts. It is a brilliant gesture, a great day and, hopefully, we have made a lot of money.”"
The 12,727 fans who turned up at Goodison Park also deserve credit, for the part they played in a special day. Bradley might be gone, but he’ll never be forgotten.
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Did you get to attend Sunday’s match at Goodison Park? Or did you catch the game on TV? Either way, what was you favourite memory from the occasion and what does Bradley mean to you? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.