The South East based sporting events company, Ace Media, has raised the fantastic sum of £1004.00 for Demelza Hospice Care for Children.

Working together with Dean Kiely, a two times former Charlton Athletic player-of-the-year, Ace Media put on a Charlton Athletic Legends Night with Dean, his former team-mate Steve Brown and former Charlton Chief Executive Officer Peter Varney. All three answered questions on the Addicks at the celebrity fundraiser, on March 1^st 2013, held at the Holiday Inn Hotel in Bexley.

Dean Kiely, who made over 200 appearances for Charlton, said the chance to raise much needed funds for a charity close to his own heart was simply too good to turn down: “I’ve had the opportunity to visit the hospice at Sittingbourne and Demelza are there for every life-limited and life-threatened child. They work tirelessly and deserve all the donations that they receive. It was a pleasure to raise funds for the charity and I would like to thank Ace Media for giving me the opportunity to offer my support.”

Ace Media’s Managing Director, David Henry, added: “I would like to thank Dean for his help and support; leading up to and on the night. He is a credit to the football profession and, together with Steve Brown and Peter Varney, provided a highly enjoyable night for the loyal Charlton Athletic supporters. I would also like to thank our two event MCs, Jamie Reid and Charlton Live’s Peter Finch, for their contribution on what was a tremendous night.”

Natalie Tegg, Head of Partnerships at Demelza, said: “Charlton Athletic have been loyal supporters of Demelza for many years and we are very grateful for their continued fundraising. A big thank you must also go to Ace Media for organising this event. £1,000 will pay for a day’s care at one of our hospices, allowing a family a real break.”

Find out more about Demelza Hospice Care for Children – follow the charity on Facebook: www.facebook.com/demelezahospice or @demelzahospice on Twitter.

You can read more about Ace Media online: www.ace-media.tv or by calling David Henry on 07831 400 479.

Photo: Colin Obee from Demelza Hospice Care for Children (centre) accepts a cheque for £1004.00 from former Charlton favourites Dean Kiely (left) and Steve Brown (right).