On Monday 2nd January 2012, Matt Day (Founder and Manager for The Barnabas Sports Trust) celebrated his 40th birthday by holding a Brazilian football tournament to raise money for CRY and The Barnabas Sports Trust

Thirty youngsters who regularly attend South Devon Brazilian Soccer School took part in the morning tournament, displaying many of the skills they have been taught by Matt.

This was followed by an adult tournament in the afternoon, with thirty-five participants fighting for victory in six teams. There may not have been as much evidence of Brazilian Soccer skills from the adults, but fun was had by all!

Talking about the event Matt Day said

“I have always been passionate about sport and following personal cardiac problems I have become aware of the amazing work of CRY. Organising and participating in a football event to raise money for CRY and The Barnabas Sports Trust was a perfect way to spend my 40th birthday. The fact my team won was icing on the cake!”

Matt Day