Exmouth Kick Off For Kim football fundraiser scores ‘overwhelming’ community support

P4P Fitness offered aerial silks and hoop excercises for people to try. Picture: Kate Collett-Hughes (Image: Archant)

Kick-Off For Kim was held on Sunday, in honour of 48-year-old Kim, who died from stage four ovarian cancer in 2015, leaving behind husband Adrian and son Finley, now eight. Her cousin, Kate Collett-Hughes, lives in Exmouth and organised the event, which received ‘overwhelming’ support. Kate thanked everyone involved, particularly sponsors and people who donated raffle prizes. She said: “It went really well; the weather was fantastic and we raised over £3,000. The football was played well with good sportsmanship. As a family, we are overwhelmed by the support of the local community and can’t thank people enough.”

Twenty-four teams competed and local businesses donated prizes and held stalls and other attractions on the day. The event raised £3073 for Hospiscare, which supported Kim during her final days.

'Freestyle Fever' dance group. Picture: Kate Collett-Hughes (Image: Archant)

People having fun in the sun at Sunday's Kick Off For Kim fundraiser. Picture: Kate Collett-Hughes (Image: Archant)

Players in action at Sunday's Kick Off For Kim charity tournament. Picture: Kate Collett-Hughes (Image: Archant)

Grecian the Lion with faith and Elliott. Picture: Kate Collett-Hughes (Image: Archant)

Kate's son Jay with The Force charity, dressed as Star Wars characters. Picture: Kate Collett-Hughes (Image: Archant)

Grace and Millie from the Freestyle Fever Dancers. Picture: Kate Collett-Hughes (Image: Archant)

Football team Norfolk and Chance, with captain Danny Groves. Picture: Kate Collett-Hughes (Image: Archant)

Football team The Real Mad Dogs, from The Dolphin Nursery and Preschool. Picture: Kate Collett-Hughes (Image: Archant)

Players warming up before play at Exmouth's Kick Off For Kim charity football tournament. Picture: Kate Collett-Hughes (Image: Archant)

Kim’s aunty Lorna with Grecian the Lion. Picture: Kate Collett-Hughes (Image: Archant)

'Freestyle Fever' dancers in action. Picture: Kate Collett-Hughes (Image: Archant)

Football team The Real Mad Dogs, from The Dolphin Nursery and Preschool. Picture: Kate Collett-Hughes (Image: Archant)

Football team The Real Mad Dogs, from The Dolphin Nursery and Preschool. Picture: Kate Collett-Hughes (Image: Archant)

Football team The Real Mad Dogs, from The Dolphin Nursery and Preschool. Picture: Kate Collett-Hughes (Image: Archant)

Football team The Real Mad Dogs, from The Dolphin Nursery and Preschool. Picture: Kate Collett-Hughes (Image: Archant)

Team members of Poppy's Paws posing with Hospiscare's George the Mouse. Picture: Kate Collett-Hughes (Image: Archant)

Members of football team, the Hurricanes. Picture: Kate Collett-Hughes (Image: Archant)

Grecian the Lion. Picture: Kate Collett-Hughes (Image: Archant)

Kate's daughter, Jasmine. Picture: Kate Collett-Hughes (Image: Archant)

Left to right, Chelsea, Cameron and Sarah. Picture: Kate Collett-Hughes (Image: Archant)