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Change of venue for charity game for young Grace

Organisers of a charity football game for a Wollaston youngster who is receiving treatment at Birmingham Children's Hospital have changed the venue.

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The game, which will see coaches and supporters of Withymoor Colts line up against friends and family of Grace Holdnall was originally due to be held at Lye Town FC on Sunday (November 24).

But with the pitch unavailable, it will now be played at Stourbridge Rugby Club with a 3.30pm kick off.

Grace Holdnall from Wollaston who is being treated at Birmingham Children's Hospital
Grace Holdnall from Wollaston who is being treated at Birmingham Children's Hospital

All proceeds from the game will go to the hospital, where Grace is currently receiving chemotherapy after recently being diagnosed with neuroblastoma — a form of cancer.

Grace plays for Withymoor's girls team and special shirts are being made in club colours with her name on - the friends and family team will be playing in Red as she supports Liverpool.

A raffle will take place after the game with prizes including a 43-inch-television, hotel and spa break, a signed Aston Villa champions league football and match tickets and a £600 tattoo voucher - all money raised will go to Birmingham Children's Hospital where she is having treatment.

Admission to the game is £5 adults and £1 for under 16s.