THE father of a teenager who died from a rare heart condition has praised everyone who supported a fundraiser in Hornsea.
Rich Fell, 41, has said a thank-you was not enough after a memorial match and family fun day in memory of Josh raised more than £6,000.
"It is amazing what people have done and how much support they have offered," he said.
More than 800 people went to the Hornsea Recreation Club on Sunday to remember the popular 15-year-old, who collapsed and died after a game of football on Hornsea School's playing fields in June 2011.
He suffered from Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndrome.
At the fundraiser for Cardiac Risk in the Young (Cry), ex-Hull City players, including Dean Windass, Ian Ashbee and Justin Whittle took on a team of Josh's friends.
The ex-Tigers won the match 9-3.
Gary Collins, 24, of Beverley, was among those playing against the former City stars.
"I think we had them a little worried when it was 3-2 just after half time," he said.
"It was a good atmosphere and was a good day.
"It is good to play in the side and to keep Josh's name going."
As well as the match, there was also an auction of signed Hull City shirts and a performance by 100 members of the All For One Choir, who recently performed at Hull City Hall with a group of Josh's school friends.
Mr Fell, whose son would have turned 17 last Wednesday, said: "It was a very emotional day.
"We had hoped it would be a success as Dean Windass was playing and was great in giving it a plug.
"Last year's event was attended by 500 people and raised £3,633 so to raise this much this year is unbelievable. Thank you just doesn't seem enough.
"I would also like to thank Cranswick plc, the event sponsor."
The latest fundraiser pushes the total ever closer to £50,000 for Cry.
The charity was founded in May 1995 to raise awareness of sudden death syndrome as well as campaigning and lobbying and the provision of its subsidised cardiac screening programme for young people.
Money raised by the Fells goes towards heart screenings in the town – the next of which will be held on Saturday, May 18 and Sunday 19. The sessions, open to anyone aged 14 to 35, are fully booked with 200 people expected to attend.
Mr Fell said: "The fundraising continues and we are still receiving calls from people wanting to hold their own events.
"Looking to the memorial and family fun day next year it will probably be along the same lines as this year. I hope it is as popular."
