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Football Match Honors Slain Student
22 Feb
Summary
- A charity football match honored Henry Nowak, 18, who was murdered.
- The event raised funds for a charity supporting families of young people who die suddenly.
- More than 300 people attended the match, despite a rain delay.
A charity football match was recently held to honor Henry Nowak, an 18-year-old who was murdered on December 3rd. The event, described by his father, Mark Nowak, as "incredible" and "heart-warming," served as a "fitting tribute" to the young man. Henry was a member of both Southampton University Football Club and Villarrealgorithm CF.
The match saw members of these two teams compete at Snows Stadium. Its purpose was to raise funds for 2Wish, a charity dedicated to supporting families who have experienced the sudden death of a young person. Mark Nowak expressed deep gratitude to the team captains for organizing the event.
Despite a one-hour delay due to rain, more than 300 people attended the match. Henry's mother, Lucy Ross, traveled from Essex with a large group of friends and family. The event highlighted the vibrant character and wide-reaching impact Henry had on his peers during his short time at university.
