100 Penalties, 100 Locations

Raising £100k to beat cancer!

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100 Penalties, 100 Locations

Raising £100k to beat cancer!

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Edward's Story

‘100 strikes at cancer’ (aka ‘100 strikes’) is inspired by the determination of Edward Simpson as he kicks his way toward raising £100 k for Brain Tumour Research.

Edward launched '100 strikes against cancer' following his own diagnosis and treatment for a brain tumour. He went through multiple operations, high-dose radiotherapy and months of chemotherapy cycles. His courage and strength throughout this ordeal were extraordinary. He never moaned or complained........but instead focussed on how he could use his own horrific experience to help others. And so 100 strikes was born.

Launched on the day of his final operation (August 2021), Edward aims to raise £100 k for Brain Tumour Research through taking 100 penalty kicks at 100 different locations. Sometimes with only jumpers for goal posts......sometimes as half-time kicks at major football grounds, each kick is a major achievement for a boy who came out of surgery unable to walk or talk.

Brain cancers are the biggest cancer killers of children and adults under 40, yet historically, only 1 % of national cancer spend has been on this devastating group of diseases. This group of cancers is so under-funded that large amounts of money are required if we are to improve the treatments on offer and help those who will face this diagnosis in the future.

Edward's Story

A message from

Edward

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Clapping,the crowd at Wembley after my half-time kick at the 2023 FA Cup final

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Strike 70 at the FA Cup final, Wembley

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Nick Culkin, Scott Griffin and Ed -strike 40 nailed at the Cirencester Town V Man U legends match

Wilts FA Womens County cup final

Cristiano Ronaldo

Grateful for the support at Pompey

A cold FGR match for this half-time kick

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Local kids helping one of their own.

Mighty Oaks holiday club

Some of the '100 strikes' crew

Half-time kick in front of 15 k people at Pompey. I was a bit nervous.......

Hungerford Town FC

Jesse Lingard

Cheltenham Town FC

David May

Bath City

Placing the ball ahead of AFC Bournemouth V Newcastle

Clapping the crowd

Penalty time!

Meeting David Brooks meant a lot

Will you help Edward strike his way toward a cure?

Why 100 Strikes?

Football helped keep Edward going through his months of Hospital stays.

Football was the conversation point, whether with doctors and nurses, family or friends (albeit remotely - Covid prohibited visitors!). Football was also the driver of Edward's rehabilitation since he was desperate to get back on the pitch. This experience taught us that football is a community, a joy and a shared passion which brings people together, whether young or old, healthy or sick. No matter whether your team won or lost..........you will always have others to share this with! And so, it is through his love of football that Edward will achieve his goal.

Why 100 Strikes?

Follow our Journey

Take a look below at some of the goals ad highlights (and low points) of Ed's journey along our journey.

Follow our Journey

Take a look below at some of the goals and highlights (and low points) of Ed's journey.

And to the challenge begins. Cirencester Abbey Grounds - the 1st of 100 strikes at cancer

Strike 8. Powell's C of E School, Cirencester. Fabulous school and an equally fabulous goalie - thanks Charlie Cooper!

Strike 15. He didn't lock me in the Tower...

Strike 16 -this one scaled some heights...

Strike 13. The amazing Swindon Town Footbal Club

Strike 17. All for charity - no horseing around here.

Strike 18. Sadly the Queen wasn't there to watch...

The amazing Jules - physio extraordinaire. Helping Ed re-learn the art of the kick.

The wonderful John Kirman of Cirencester Phoenix Walking Football Club

Strike 24: Cirencester Phoenix Walking Football Club

The legendary David Moyes demonstrating that West Ham has no hard feelings after the match! Football truly is a community of good!

Strike 9: Football through the ages (goal taken outside for history preservation!)

Strike 2. N o-one has managed to guess this one yet!

Strike 21. The New Lawn Stadium. A freezing cold day but a warm welcome. Thanks FGR!

Strike 10: A cold blustery day. Unfortunately, we hadn't realised that Broadway Tower was covered in scaffolding.......but cancer doesn't stop for aesthetics and neither does Ed!

Strike 11: Lower Slaughter. Nearly had the sister the river.

Strike 12: Decided not to leave the sister afterall...

Strike 22. The Bathurst Estate, Cirencester. The lovely Lord Bathurst kindly performed goalie duties.

Wembley. England v Albania. Yet another demonstration of football as a community for good.

Getting ready to kick off 100 strikes at cancer

Keeping a brave face despite heading off for yet more chemo

A boy's best (feline) friend. Daisy kept me company during the rare occassions I was at home during treatment.

Christmas 2020. Out in time to buy a Christmas Tree. Feeling desperately sad for all the kids stuck in hospital.

Recoving from my first operation. Everyone trying to keep positive.

Celebrating my sisters Birthday from hospital.

Desperate to play once again with my team (Tetbury Town Youth FC).

Strike 25. (Burford). Storm Eunice made this one rather tricky...

Strike 26. The beautiful Arlington Row (Bibury). Lost the ball and the goalie had to mount a river rescue...

Strike 27 (Avebury). The oldest goal posts to date . No stones were harmed!

Strike 28. Half-time kick at the Wiltshire FA Womens County Cup Final. Fantastic atmosphere, fantastic support. A great example of the family created by the football community

A selection of summer strikes - still working on my target!

Some of the wonderful '100 strikes' crew

Pompey v Gillingham. Over 15 k people to witness this one!

With the lovely Calum Best at Dorking Wanderers Ladies

Half-time kick at the Ciren legends V Man U legends match. 40th strike NAILED!

A selection of autumn kicks - still a way to go to reach my 100 strike goal -but I won't give up.

Getting ready to take a pen against Cherry bear!

SEE MORE GOALS!

How to Donate

Every penny is needed, every penny will help. Your donations to this cause will make a genuine difference.

Online donations go directly to Brain Tumour Research and can be made through the JustGiving Page:

DONATE HERE

Alternatively, you can make a donation of £5 via Text Message!

All you have to do is Text STRIKE to 70085 and the money will go direct to Brain Tumour Research (texts cost £5 plus one standard rate message).

How to Donate

DONATE HERE

Supporters

Team 100 strikes (with Edward as its Captain!) is indebted and deeply grateful for the support received.

We have been overwhelmed by the support given by individuals, both friends and strangers. Such kindness, such generosity. Each name is shown on the JustGiving pages. Thank you doesn't seem enough......but thank you.......we are deeply grateful..

We would also like to give a big shout out to the incredible Chris Hull, whose support and kindness has been truly humbling to Edward and his whole family.

Supporters

Team 100 strikes (with Edward as its Captain!) is indebted and deeply grateful for the support received.

We have been overwhelmed by the support given by individuals, both friends and strangers. Such kindness, such generosity. Each name (where given) is shown on the JustGiving pages. Thank you doesn't seem enough......but thank you.......we are deeply grateful.

We would also like to give a big shout out to the incredible Chris Hull, whose support and kindness has been truly humbling to Edward and his whole family.

We are grateful to members of the local community for supporting this campaign

Cirencester Chamber of Commerce

Cirencester Deer Park School

Cirencester Singers

Cirencester Skillz

Lord and Lady Bathurst

Lounge Design

Mighty Oaks

Powell's School, Cirencester

The Barn Theatre, Cirencester

The Cotswold PR Company

We are appreciative of the generous contributions by the business community

Barnett Waddingham

Bespoke Plumbing & Heating

Bluestone Insurance Services Ltd

CAF

CH&F Ltd

Ciren Scene Magazine

Cirencester Sales & Lettings

Cirencester Town F.C

Complete Wealth Solutions Ltd

CORINIUM PAINTS LTD

Cotswold Psychology

CP Jefferies

Davey Law

First Military Recruitment

Gardiner Haskins Cirencester

Golden Sheep Coffee

Grosvenor Partners Financial Services Limited

GTdesign

Helipebs Controls Ltd

House and Holiday Home Mortgages Ltd

Laundrycare

Lounge Design

Mitchells Chartered
Accountants

JND Building Services Ltd

JW Tree Surgery

Keystone Law

Leightons Opticians & Hearing Care

Peachy Digital Resources

Perry Bishop

Praxis IFM

Rocket Properties

Still Curious

St James's Place Foundation

St Moritz hotel

Tectra Technologies LTD

The numbercrunchers

Zenzo Digital

We would also like to thank those who have taken up ‘goalie’ duties for Edward’s 100 strikes

Adrian Foote

Arthur

Bladud the pig (Bath City)

Cherry Bear (Bournemouth)

Charlie Cooper

Ella P

Emmy

Harry P

Jake

Lord Bathurst

Nelson the dog (Pompey)

Nick Culkin

Robyn (the fabulous U16

Swindon ladies GK)

The Green Devil (FGR)

Tony Adams

We would also like to express our extreme gratitude to the Football Clubs and other venues whom have allowed Edward to take a strike on their premises

AFC Bournemouth

Bath City Football Club

Bristol City Football Club

Cirencester Town Football Club

Cheltenham Town Football Club

Cirencester Phoenix Walking Football Club

Dorking Wanderers FC Ladies

Hungerford Town FC

Swindon Town Football Club

Forest Green Rovers Football Club

Portsmouth Town FC

Wiltshire County FA Womens County Cup Final

100 Penalties, 100 Locations

Raising £100k to beat cancer!

100 Penalties, 100 Locations

Raising £100k to beat cancer!

Edward's Story

Edward's Story

Latest News

Latest News

Slide title

Slide title

Wilts FA Womens County cup final

Cristiano Ronaldo

Grateful for the support at Pompey

A cold FGR match for this half-time kick

Local kids helping one of their own.

Some of the '100 strikes' crew

Half-time kick in front of 15 k people at Pompey. I was a bit nervous.......

Hungerford Town FC

Jesse Lingard

Cheltenham Town FC

David May

Bath City

Placing the ball ahead of AFC Bournemouth V Newcastle

Clapping the crowd

Penalty time!

Meeting David Brooks meant a lot

Will you help Edward strike his way toward a cure?

Will you help Edward strike his way toward a cure?

Why 100 Strikes?

Why 100 Strikes?

Follow our Journey

Follow our Journey

How to Donate

How to Donate

Supporters

Supporters

We are grateful to members of the local community for supporting this campaign

We are appreciative of the generous contributions by the business community

We would also like to thank those who have taken up ‘goalie’ duties for Edward’s 100 strikes

We would also like to express our extreme gratitude to the Football Clubs and other venues whom have allowed Edward to take a strike on their premises

Football truly is a community of good!

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