A football themed charity event will be held in Altrincham to raise awareness of cardiac disease among young people.

The event is being held at Cresta Court Hotel on February 28 in memory of Jonathan Leigh, who died suddenly at the age of just 20 in 2005. 

Jonathan, a keen footballer, played for Winterton Rangers in Yorkshire.  He was described as fit and healthy when he died, and was not on any medication. 

Gareth Brazendale, of Northwich, a close friend of Jonathan, has organised the event.  Proceeds will go to Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY). 

Gareth said: "It was very sudden.  Jonathan was out with friends one night. 

"He came home, and he passed away that night.  It came completely out of the blue." 

The results of the post-mortem were inconclusive, and Jonathan's family are awaiting further medical test results before the inquest can be reopened. 

Named in his memory, the Jonny Leigh Memorial Fund has already raised more than £10,000 for CRY. 

Jonathan was an Arsenal fan and Gareth is a Liverpool fan. 

The event will also raise funds for the Ray of Hope appeal to support Ray Kennedy, the heavily-decorated former Liverpool and Arsenal player who is currently suffering with Parkinson's disease. 

The event will be a Liverpool/Arsenal themed night, with a three-course meal.  Former Liverpool European Cup winner Allan Kennedy will be in attendance.  Tickets cost £35 from Gareth on 07738 243 737. 

For further details visit c-r-y.org.uk and rayofhopeappeal.org.uk