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Ben Jay support/tribute thread - 3 year anniversary video p20

Fanny Fanackapan
Fanny Fanackapan Posts: 18,822
edited February 4 in General Charlton
Ben Jay is a 17 year old dedicated Addick who attends matches at The Valley with his mates, watching from the Covered End.

Sadly, Ben has been diagnosed with a rare form of liver cancer and has now learned that the Chemo treatment is not working. He is in a lot of pain but is still determined to attend games. 

Tracey Leaburn learned of Ben's condition in August & subsequently arranged for him to meet his favourite player, Jake Forster-Caskey pitch side at The Valley- an experience that he couldn't stop talking about !

" Our Tracey " has also been able to support Ben by arranging additional surprises for him, and on Tuesday evening, he visited the Charlton TV Studio to chat with Scott, Curbs & Matty H and then was able to watch the match with his pals & his family from an Exec Box which was kindly "donated" for this game. I understand that he has a signed shirt/s, a signed captain's armband from the Ipswich encounter & last but not least, received a visit from Thomas ! 

Tracey reported that Ben couldn't stop smiling when the final whistle was blown after witnessing a great performance from our boys and an evening to remember.

It would mean a lot to the family if you could post messages here showing your support for Ben & to assure him that he's in your thoughts as he bravely battles against this evil disease.

Let's do what the Charlton Life family does best.

Thank you.

MOD NOTE 8/1/2022 - a JustGiving donation page has been set up for Ben. @Fanny Fanackapan has explained the background to it in this post
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Comments

  • cafcnick1992
    cafcnick1992 Posts: 7,504
    Keep powering on Ben! The big Charlton family are behind you.
  • KBslittlesis
    KBslittlesis Posts: 8,758
    Thinking of you Ben ❤️
    Sending you much love xxxx
  • Paddy7
    Paddy7 Posts: 1,663
    Wow Ben! I don't know how you're managing but so glad you could make it down for that match on Tuesday - you must be a fighter like our own club captain. Sounds as though you had a great night and what a match! Another big one on Saturday - keep coming, keep adding to our special Valley atmosphere, and maybe, just maybe, we can still have a magical 2022. Thinking of you Mate.
  • Pedro45
    Pedro45 Posts: 5,904
    Hi Ben!

    Be strong like Jason and Akin, fearless like DJ and Jayden, have a heart as big as Gilbs and Dobbo, and believe like JJ. 

    Cheers

    Pedro45
  • altrinchamaddick
    altrinchamaddick Posts: 958
    Keep fighting Ben and continue to do all the things that you want to do. The Charlton family will be behind you all the way. Fantastic that you were there for the Ipswich game, I'm a long serving supporter and I've not seen many games better than that.
  • charlton4ever
    charlton4ever Posts: 1,766
    Best wishes Ben  - keeping fighting mate
  • eaststandmike
    eaststandmike Posts: 14,956
    Stay positive & strong Ben, and keep fighting, just like the lads have been doing for Johnnie.

    Merry Christmas to you and all of your family and friends and lets hope 2022 brings some positive news for you.

    "Come on you reds..............and Ben"

    All the best mate

    Mike
  • CarltonAthleticDance
    CarltonAthleticDance Posts: 184
    Kia Kaha Ben!
    Be strong; my thoughts are with you.
  • hoof_it_up_to_benty
    hoof_it_up_to_benty Posts: 22,566
    Hi Ben,

    Keep fighting and stay strong. You have the support of the whole Charlton family - the best family in the world to belong to.

    I'm sure you had a great time Tuesday night.

    All the best.
  • ElfsborgAddick
    ElfsborgAddick Posts: 29,463
    Positive thoughts Ben, it will win the day.
    Have a lovely Christmas.

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  • RodneyCharltonTrotta
    RodneyCharltonTrotta Posts: 14,865
    All the best Ben, keep fighting.
  • N01R4M
    N01R4M Posts: 2,577
    It sounds as though Christmas came early for you on Tuesday, Ben!  But don't worry; I expect there are more surprises & presents yet to come.  I hope you, your friends and family all have a great Christmas.

    You've supported the team through some rough times the last 2 seasons; now it's time for all of us to support you.  This great club and its fans are with you every step of the way.

    It's tough being ill, but you sound a real fighter, and I wish you all the very best.  Fingers crossed for another win this Saturday to keep a smile on your face, and hope in all our hearts.
  • Kap10
    Kap10 Posts: 15,641
    Best wishes Ben, keep fighting! 
  • Sillybilly
    Sillybilly Posts: 9,255
    Stay strong Ben. Life deals us some real bummers but positivity is a great thing. Keep fighting young man.  We’re all with you.  Hopefully our beloved Addicks will keep winning too!
  • Afternoon Delight
    Afternoon Delight Posts: 935
    All the best Ben, hope you have a lovely Christmas mate.
  • cafc999
    cafc999 Posts: 4,991
    Keep up the fight Ben - we are all right behind you
  • stockportugaladdick
    stockportugaladdick Posts: 1,168
    Hi Ben, stay strong and keep fighting, we are all with you
  • ricky_otto
    ricky_otto Posts: 22,600
    Ben, keep on fighting and believing mate - the covered end needs you.
  • IdleHans
    IdleHans Posts: 11,106
    edited December 2021
    Hi Ben,
    Sounds like you've been spending more time on the treatment table than JFC, which is saying something!
    I'm so pleased that the team was able to put on a proper performance for you on Tuesday night, and I hope you'll be at The Valley again soon to experience a repeat.
    It's great that you've got good mates  and your mum sounds like a proper trooper too. My very best wishes go to both of you. All the best for Christmas, the new year and the rest of the season!
    Idle 
  • bolloxbolder
    bolloxbolder Posts: 8,046
    Keep on fighting Ben, you have your Charlton family fully behind you.

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  • WSA
    WSA Posts: 1,925
    edited December 2021
    Best wishes to you and your Mum and Dad.  
  • AFKABartram
    AFKABartram Posts: 58,163
    Keep the fight going Ben, we’re all behind you 100%
  • mart77
    mart77 Posts: 5,662
    Keep fighting Ben. We’ll all be watching Charlton back in the Premier League soon!
  • Talal
    Talal Posts: 11,570
    All the best Ben, Charlton family are all behind you. Hope you have a great Christmas. 
  • Elthamaddick
    Elthamaddick Posts: 15,965
    Keep fighting Ben, saw a nice Instagram post and message from Scott Minto earlier who posted a pic with you.

    Sounds like you had a great night (with a performance to match)
  • Lordflashheart
    Lordflashheart Posts: 5,639
    Hey Ben - you keep on fighting hard, and you WILL win through

    And with Jacko at the wheel, our mighty Addicks WILL be at Wembley next year, and WILL triumph in the play off final

    And if you have a quiet word with your new best mate Thomas, you WILL in the Directors Box at Wembley that day, and thousands of your fellow fans will be cheering not only OUR team but YOU as well

    Have a great Christmas mate, you deserve it

    COYR
  • ME14addick
    ME14addick Posts: 9,831
    Keep up your positive attitude Ben, we're all willing you on. Hope that you enjoy Christmas and can continue watching Charlton 's great improvement under JJ. 
  • Senpai
    Senpai Posts: 901
    Evening Ben. Sending you the warmest wishes and best regards. Keep battling on. Addicks to Victory. 
  • DaveStorry
    DaveStorry Posts: 990
    Keep on fighting Ben  we're all with you.
  • PragueAddick
    PragueAddick Posts: 22,275
    Hi Ben. Wherever we are in the world, all us Addicks are with you all the way. 

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