A FOOTBALL-themed charity has raised more than £21,000 for the treatment of a single mum from Tadley who has been diagnosed with cancer.

The money was raised from a charity football match organised at Southampton FC's home ground St Mary's stadium.

Emma Postance, 42, was diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumour in December last year when a routine scan showed something on her brain.

Emma, who is mother to one-year-old Alice, has been told she may only have two years left to live.

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A charity named Big Match Co is now raising money to support treatment costs for Emma.

Its founder Neil Humphries set up the fund when he heard that Emma had been diagnosed with a brain tumour.

One of the highlights of the fundraising was back-to-back games at Southampton’s St Mary’s stadium on June 2, which raised more than £21,000.

Basingstoke Gazette: The teams that played in the charity match at St Mary's stadium to raise money for Emma Postance.The teams that played in the charity match at St Mary's stadium to raise money for Emma Postance. (Image: Contributed)

Kicking off with an initial target to raise £10,000, which will go towards Emma’s campaign to receive specialist treatment for a brain tumour, players and supporters helped raise more than double the amount.

The teams, led out by Emma and Alice, were made up of local and national players, some travelling as far as Cheshire to play and help. 

“Everyone had a great time and proud of what we achieved for Emma,” Neil said after the charity event.

Previously, Neil said his aim is to assist Emma to raise funds to have specialist treatment to prolong her life and spend more time with Alice.

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“Having Emma fund her treatment is something we cannot understand why that is happening,” Neil said.

“If it is available, it should be provided free of charge. But the reality is, it is not. She needs help and we will try and support her as much as we can.”

Basingstoke Gazette: Emma Postance and daughter at the St Mary's stadium..Emma Postance and daughter at the St Mary's stadium.. (Image: Contributed)

It is all too real to Neil as his father died from the disease in 2012 and he set up the charity in his memory.

The charity also provides defibrillators across the community, most recently after a match at Tadley Cavella FC where a visiting player collapsed on the pitch.

Donations can still be made for anyone wanting to support at gofund.me/2fe803ef.