Steve Prescott MBE, Nick Fozzard, Micky Higham, Dave ‘Chizzy’ Chisnall, Paul Wellens, Lee Briers, Stephen Wild, Ade Gardner, Paul Sculthorpe and Wakefield Wildcat Dolls
Steve Prescott and Super League take on Chizzy – Moss Bank Labour Club – Monday 15th February 2010
Tonight I attended an event organised by the Steve Prescott Foundation that saw BDO World Championship Runner Up Dave ‘Chizzy’ Chisnall take a selection of Super League players at Darts.
I attended this event with Jay and Ant and we had a great time. I’ve always had a great deal of time for Steve Prescott. He is a personal friend of mine and one of my favourite Saints’ players. I had the privilage of being the Kitman and Statsman when Steve broke into Saints’ A Team in 1994 and from then on throughout his St. Helens’ career we remained close. We also kept in touch when he moved to Hull FC and Wakefield Trinity Wildcats and I was deeply saddened when he was forced to retire due to a serious knee injury whilst playing for Lancashire when he was arguably playing the best footie of his career.
He was then tragically diagnosed with cancer and I have followed his subsequent treatment and the amazing work he has since done for Charity.
This was a most enjoyable occasion and it is events such as this that allows supporters to really get up close and personal with their heroes and sets the game of Rugby League apart from just about any other pro sport in this modern era.
Tonight, Steve had been joined by Nick Fozzard, Micky Higham, Paul Wellens, Lee Briers, Stephen Wild, Ade Gardner, Paul Sculthorpe, the Wakefield Wildcat Dolls and Sky Sports’ Presenter, Angela Powers. Former Super League Referee Karl Kirkpatrick had been Master of Ceremonies and of course the star draw of the night was Dave ‘Chizzy’ Chisnall.
Over 250 fans were present and £2,700 was raised. I got chance to catch up with some old friends both in the audience and amongst the Super League stars. The duration of the event was 4 hours as each celebrity took on Chizzy and the was also opportunities for member of the audience to go head to head with Dave also. The night ended with an auction and a raffle from which I was lucky enough to win a bottle of Southern Comfort and a box of Budweisser Beers.
In addition I was also able to speak to Mike Denning and the tireless Martin Blondell. What a guy!
Jay and Ant also enjoyed themselves mingling with the stars and having their photos taken. Jay even managed to acquire Micky Higham’s darts at the end of the evening. The half mile walk home was sobering at the end of the night particularly as I was laden with the beer!
Wakefield Wildcat Dolls
March 2, 2010 at 7:56 pm |
it was a great night and i enjoyed my seif with you you and jay