Blue'N'Gooner
16 Apr 2009, 01:37 PM
Arsenal and Liverpool supporters attending their side's Premier League clash in April will be asked to contribute to a charity which is raising money for Ray Kennedy in his fight against Parkinson's disease. Kennedy, a legend at both clubs, was diagnosed with the debilitating neurological condition 22 years ago and is housebound and reliant on a cocktail of pills and a carer to function on a daily basis.
Once described by Jimmy Greaves as "the player of the 70s", Kennedy won every domestic honour possible in his 16-year career but had to sell his medals in 1993 to the PFA to pay for the care he requires. With no regular income since, he has struggled to make ends meet. As modest in retirement as he was as a player, Kennedy has not gone out to seek help but those who found joy from his playing days have taken it upon themselves to assist.
You can donate online to the e-mail address:
rayofhopeappeal@hotmail.co.uk
The Ray of Hope Appeal
c/o HSBC account 21817299
sort-code 40-03-27
http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/ray-kennedy
Once described by Jimmy Greaves as "the player of the 70s", Kennedy won every domestic honour possible in his 16-year career but had to sell his medals in 1993 to the PFA to pay for the care he requires. With no regular income since, he has struggled to make ends meet. As modest in retirement as he was as a player, Kennedy has not gone out to seek help but those who found joy from his playing days have taken it upon themselves to assist.
You can donate online to the e-mail address:
rayofhopeappeal@hotmail.co.uk
The Ray of Hope Appeal
c/o HSBC account 21817299
sort-code 40-03-27
http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/ray-kennedy