Emneth man organises weekend of fundraising events at Legends in Wisbech for young grandson diagnosed with arthritis after football injury

A Fenland man who has been fundraising for causes over the last few years is holding another event, but this time for his grandson.

Gerry Ryan, 66, of Emneth, who has been fundraising for causes that have supported him after being diagnosed with severe emphysema in 2021, is now raising money for his seven-year-old grandchild, Alfie Thomson, who has juvenile idiopathic arthritis.

The event will be taking place over three days – Friday, Saturday and Sunday, July 11, 12 and 13 – at Legends Sports Bar in Wisbech.

On the Friday, there will be a Motown and Northern Soul evening, as well as a raffle and more for visitors to enjoy.

On the Saturday, a darts competition will be held with a £100 prize and a bar voucher donated by the venue. Entry fee is £5.

On the Sunday, there will be a pool competition with another £100 prize and a bar voucher donated by the venue, which is also £5 entry fee.

Gerry has put on this event to raise money for Alfie’s mum, Nikki Ryan to make their garden more accessible and for a ramp at the front of the house.

Alfie took a knock when he was at football around eight weeks ago, and since complaining of pain in his right knee and visiting the GP many times, he was seen by a paediatrician and was admitted to the children’s ward at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Lynn.

He was then diagnosed with arthritis in both knees and ankles, one elbow and two fingers and is having to use a wheelchair.