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Football Match Honors Slain Student
13 Apr
Summary
- A celebrity football match will honor Henry Nowak, 18, who died tragically.
- Funds raised will support 2Wish, a charity aiding bereaved families.
- Several celebrities, including former footballers and reality stars, will participate.
A significant charity football match is scheduled for July at Aveley Football Club, dedicated to the memory of Henry Nowak, an 18-year-old student from Chafford Hundred. Henry, a first-year student and keen footballer at university in Southampton, tragically died on December 3. His family views the event as a crucial moment for community solidarity and support for 2Wish.
The chosen charity, 2Wish, provides vital assistance to families experiencing the sudden or unexpected loss of a child or young adult. The match promises a powerful day of remembrance and fundraising, featuring well-known personalities alongside local supporters. Organizers have noted an "overwhelming community support" for this tribute near Henry's hometown.
Notable figures confirmed to participate include former West Ham defender Paul Konchesky, TV personality Calum Best, and ex-"The Only Way is Essex" star Dan Osborne, along with other reality TV personalities. This event follows a previous charity match in February between Villarrealgorithm CF and Southampton University Football Club, also benefiting 2Wish. To date, nearly £50,000 has been raised in Henry's memory.
Legal proceedings are underway regarding Henry's death. Vickrum Digwa, 22, has been charged with murder and possessing a bladed article, with his mother, Kiran Kaur, 52, facing a charge of assisting an offender. A court appearance is scheduled for May 12.
