Lewis Hardcastle

[Richard (Barrow)]

Good afternoon everyone,

Some of you might have seen in the last day or so the desperately sad news that our captain at Barrow Lewis Hardcastle has been forced to retire at the age of 22 after being diagnosed with the same heart condition (ARVC) that also ended the careers of Fabrice Muamba and England Cricketer James Taylor.

As you would expect, we are all rallying round to support Lewis and his family. Fellow team mate Brad Barry has set up a fundraising page while as a Trust we are donating the proceeds of this weekend's online raffle to Lewis.

If anyone wishes to contribute or share details of either initiative we would be very grateful.

 

[FGR Stroud]

My very best wishes to Lewis and my sincere hope that he manages to have no more major lifetime health problems and remains optimistic.
Credit to Brad Barry and the Barrow Trust for taking the initiative in financially helping the young man until his future is settled.
And thanks to you Richard for above publicity.