John Derrick Dinner raises £ 35,000 The fund-raising dinner for former Glamorgan all-rounder and coach John Derrick held at the SSE SWALEC Stadium last month has raised £ 35,000. The dinner demonstrated how county clubs can work with the PCA Professional Cricketers’ Trust to support their former players and was organised by current and former Glamorgan players Mark Wallace, Hugh Morris, Mike Powell and Ian Thomas to support Derrick, who is receiving treatment for a brain tumour which required surgery. The sell-out event attracted past and present Glamorgan players, a contingent from Gloucestershire and members of cricket clubs from across Wales. The proceeds from the successful event will be used to supplement the help that Derrick has already received from the PCA Professional Cricketers’ Trust, which is supported by Royal London. ” The evening was a special event in support of a special man. John has supported players at all levels of the game and, given the circumstances, it was only fitting we did this to support John and his family in his recovery,” said Thomas, who is now PCA Head of Development and Welfare.” Glamorgan set an excellent example of how county clubs can help the PCA Professional Cricketers’ Trust to look after their past players in times of need. ” There are many people to thank for supporting the evening, from organisers to attendees and it showed again how powerful the cricketing family can be.” Former England off-spinner and National Selector Geoff Miller was guest speaker, Morris, now Glamorgan’s Chief Executive, spoke about Derrick’s career achievements, Glamorgan’s Director of Cricket Robert Croft acted as auctioneer and broadcaster Phil Steele was Master of Ceremonies. Players from Glamorgan’s Academy also supported Derrick, currently Performance Manager of the Cricket Board of Wales, by collecting raffle envelopes. Donations can still be made online to support John Derrick at: www.justgiving.com/campaigns/charity/pcabenevolent/JohnDerrickDinner or by sending cheques to Glamorgan CCC made payable to the PCA Professional Cricketers’ Trust and marked ‘for John Derrick.’ The PCA Professional Cricketers’ Trust is part of the Association’s commitment to helping current and former players and their dependants in times of hardship and upheaval or to readjust to the world beyond the game. The Fund also supports players and their dependants who might be in need of a helping hand with medical advice, a much-needed operation or those who require specialist advice, care or assistance. {{ak_sharing}}
