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Football Tournament Honors Teen Stab Victim
4 Aug
Summary
- Tournament honors Godwin Lawson, a teen fatally stabbed in 2010.
- Godwin was 17 when he died trying to protect friends.
- The event promotes the message that violence has no place.
A summer football tournament is organized annually to honor Godwin Lawson, a 17-year-old who tragically lost his life in March 2010. Godwin was fatally stabbed while attempting to shield his friends from an attack. His mother, Yvonne, emphasized that the tournament signifies more than just a game, carrying a profound message that violence is unacceptable in society. Yvonne highlighted football's significant role in Godwin's life, noting the discipline it instilled in him during his teenage years. The event is a collaborative effort, organized each summer by a charity established by Yvonne and the Tottenham Hotspur Community Foundation.
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