A song by Everton fan played at Anfield during Liverpool’s match against Everton
Liverpool and Everton set aside their longstanding rivalry yesterday (20 April) to honour Peter Fidler, a music-loving Evertonian who sadly passed away on New Year’s Eve aged 18 after a three-year battle with cancer.
The young man from West Derby was a talented musician as well as a season ticket holder. One of Peter’s songs, Yesterday, was played ahead of Wednesday’s match, which Liverpool won 4-0. Fans from both teams showed their support by making donations to Teenage Cancer Trust, a charity that helped Peter and his family.
Peter received treatment on the Teenage Cancer Trust unit at Alder Hey in the three years prior to his death. During that time he met his idol Noel Gallagher through the charity and even got involved with the design of the new unit at Alder Hey.
Peter’s dad David said: “”This means absolutely everything to us. Initially you might think that it must have been an awful three years, but it wasn’t. We had quite a good time, and that’s largely down to Teenage Cancer Trust. They helped out enormously. They look after the whole family and the work they do is essential. Their staff are skilful, thoughtful, loving, caring people, they put you at ease from day one and I can’t thank them enough. Any money we can raise will be Pete helping those who helped him.”
Vanessa Simmons, Regional Fundraising Manager at Teenage Cancer Trust, said: “The football community in Merseyside has really got behind Peter’s cause, showing support and solidarity in the face of a tragic loss. It is really moving that fans and teams alike have come together to contribute to Peter’s legacy, and help Teenage Cancer Trust provide other young people like him with the best possible treatment, care and support.”
Teenage Cancer Trust is the only UK charity dedicated to improving the quality of life and chances of survival for the seven young people aged between 13 and 24 diagnosed with cancer every day. The charity has a unique partnership with the NHS, working to embed vital services within NHS hospitals, complementing and significantly extending the care and support young people with cancer receive.
There are 28 Teenage Cancer Trust units in NHS hospitals across the UK. These units bring young people together to be treated by teenage cancer experts in a place designed just for them. The charity wants every young person with cancer to have access to this specialist support, no matter where they live.
Traditionally treated alongside children or elderly patients at the end of their lives, young people can feel extremely isolated during treatment, some never meeting another young person with cancer. Being treated alongside others their own age can make a huge difference to their whole experience.
Please text PETER to 70500 to donate £5 to Teenage Cancer Trust.
The charity will receive 100% of your donation.