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A charity football match which raised thousands of pounds for a mental health charity in memory of a popular teen is set to return.
Former Meopham Secondary School pupil Elliott Holmes took his own life in June last year aged 19.
His death triggered an outpouring of grief in the local community with family and friends sharing touching tributes.
A balloon release event was held at Camer Park, Meopham and a bench unveiled in his memory.
Friends also helped organise a charity football match at Istead Rise recreational ground which raised money for the mental health charity Mind.
Now the event is set to return for a second year with an expanded format.
Elliott's step-dad Peter Scutts said: "As some of you may know, my son, Elliott, after suffering with his mental health, took his own life last year at just 19.
"His many friends were touched by his passing and within three weeks raised £10,000 for charity.
"One of the events was a charity football match between his team mates.
"We decided to make it an annual event and this year it's going to be even bigger, raising more money for organisations dedicated to helping improve people's mental health."
The event will take place on Istead Rise Community Field on Saturday September 4 from 12.15pm.
It will see squads made up of dads and grandads pitted against Elliott's old team, Istead United, who in turn will play a 11 aside game against a team from the Railway Tavern pub.
There will also be a BBQ ,raffle and a penalty shoot-out for kids.
Entrance to the event will be via donation and stall pitches are also available.
The event is still looking for more local sponsors to cover the cost. Sponsorships are available from £75.
If you can help contact Peter Scutts at peter@scutts.co.uk.
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