Fans united in Sky fundraiser
RUGBY rivals will parade round Castleford Tigers' pitch on Saturday to raise cash for teenager Sky-Marie Cartwright's pioneering proton radiotherapy.
Wakefield Wildcats and Tigers fans have organised two sponsored walks to help pay for the Castleford 16-year-old's treatment to shrink a rare brain tumour and stop her going blind.
The hikers will set off from Wildcats' Belle Vue stadium and walk to watch the two teams clash at The Jungle.
Organiser PC Mick Amos, of West Yorkshire Police, said: "We're sending a minibus to pick up Tigers' fans and take them to Belle Vue where I think Wildcats' captain Jason Demetriou is joining us.
"On the way we'll be calling at pubs and at half time we will walk around the pitch with our banner.
"Hopefully we might raise about £5,000 but it's too early to say."
The walk is the second organised by supporters and will set off from Belle Vue between 12.30-12.45pm.
Collection buckets will be at The Jungle and Tigers' fans can catch a lift from there to the starting point at 11.45pm.
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Last Updated:
04 June 2008 10:42 AM
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