Scarborough RUFC pay tribute to Mo Stevenson and Keith Marshall at annual memorial match this Sunday

The event is held in memory of Andrew ‘Mo’ Stevenson and Keith Marshall, who were both players at Scarborough and Mo’s dad John, is looking forward to the fundraiser, writes Charlie Hopper.

He said: “It’s been 10 years since Mo passed away and every year we’ve had an amazing turnout and lots of support, which the family really appreciate.

“It’s really nice that all his friends still want to come and have this day to remember him, and the day has really developed on from the first one.

“When they first suggested it, 10 years ago, it was all his friends who decided to do it and we agreed to support it and we’ve raised a lot of money for St Catherine’s Hospice.”

The day will begin with a tag rugby match between the Scarborough Valkyries team and a Staxton Cricket Club team before the Mo’s Marauders side take on Keith’s Crushers.

Both teams will be full of present and past players who are coming together to remember the two former players.

Mo spent his final few days, surrounded by friends and family in St Catherine’s Hospice, and John is hoping that people will continue to raise money for the Hospice in Newby.

He added: “It’s one way that you can repay the kindness, by continuing to support the charity because they really did look after him in his final week.

“They allowed all his friends to come and spend time with him and say their final goodbyes.

“He was extremely well looked after, and we will always be grateful for that.”

Entry is free on Sunday at the Silver Royd club, with a raffle and quiz taking place.

Refreshments will also be available to all throughout the day.

“It brings back all the happy memories for us as a family, to see all his friends there and they will share their stories and we fully appreciate their continued support.”