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A PUB will throw a street party today to support an eight-year-old footballer with leukaemia.
The Royal Blenheim will stage the celebration in St Ebbe’s Street, to raise money for Fenton’s Fight.
Fenton Tutty, who plays in Oxford United’s under-9s academy, was diagnosed with the condition in June.
His family and friends have since set up a fundraising campaign for charities including CLIC Sargent, Team Mikayla and Rosie’s Rainbow.
The pub has organised the party from midday until 5pm, to raise money for the cause.
It will take place inside the pub and outside St Ebbe’s Street, which will be partially closed.
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A barbecue, DJ and family-friendly activities including face painting will feature at the bash.
Entry is free but attendees are asked to give generously.
Oxford United and Oxvox are supporting the street party
The club has donated a signed shirt and four match tickets for the Tranmere home game on September 14, for the pub’s raffle.
Pub manager Steve Hay said: “We are hoping that the charity street party will bring together local people and Oxford United fans alike, raising funds for Fenton and his family, a cause close to our community’s heart.”
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In June, Oxford United described ‘local lad’ Fenton as a ‘magnificent young man.’
Academy manager Dan Harris said at the time: “When his parents told us of his diagnosis we immediately wanted to stand with the family.
“We are fiercely proud of Fenton and his family and will do everything we can to help them over the difficult months ahead.”
Fenton’s Fight has raised more than £3,300 so far – anyone who wants to donate can click here.
