Six year old striker raises over £1000 to celebrate the life of his footy mate

We’ve written in the past about Beko Mum’s United, an online community helping mums (and families) to have fun through football.

Recently they got in touch to tell us the inspirational story of six year-old striker, Aidan Smith, who has convinced family and friends to sponsor every goal he scores this season, to raise money for the family of best friend, Callum Henry, who passed away in September.

Aidan, from Castle Vale, Birmingham, sadly lost teammate and friend, in a car accident. But rather than let the loss of his friend affect his football, Aidan decided to use his hot form in front of goal, for Castle Vale Under 7’s, to support his close friend’s family.

Mum, Jayne Smith, explains how the idea came about: “Aidan was understandably very upset when Callum passed away. They used to train together with Callum’s team, Castle Vale Under 10’s, even though Aidan was a few years younger. Aidan would also watch as many of Callum’s matches as he could.”

“To help Aidan remember his fond memories of playing football with Callum, I sat down with him to talk about things we could do. Aidan came up with the idea of getting sponsored for every goal he scores. Friends and family were immediately supportive, and before long, we were up to £30 per goal!”

So far, the striker has raised £1,020 in Callum’s memory after finding the back of the net 34 times this season. And, with Castle Vale’s season coming to a close in Easter, mum Jayne, says captain, Aidan, has no plans to stop scoring goals as the season comes to a close:

“We are hoping more sponsors get in touch with us. Aidan is determined to keep scoring goals and raise even more money next season, in memory of his friend.”

Beko Mums United ambassador, Kirsty Gallacher, said: “What a truly remarkable young man. He’s an inspiration to kids, and adults, all over the UK. Aidan was a worthy winner of the monthly Beko Mums United Facebook competition.”

Win a week’s place on a Football League soccer school, a new kit for their team, and £500 of Beko appliances for mum.

Beko runs a monthly competition through their Mums United Facebook page where parents nominate their children to receive a week’s place on a Football League soccer school, a new kit for their team, and £500 of Beko appliances for mum.

If you’d like to nominate your son or daughter visit Mums United’s facebook page and simply tell Beko why your child deserves to win the prize.

Good luck!