Yesterday, Tom Felton and Matt Lewis participated in “David Holmes 15th Charity Cricket Cup” at Ealing Cricket Club. (we reported on Tom’s participation and the live stream here)
The David Holmes Cricket Cup began in the summer of 2009 to raise money for the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH). Since then, each summer, the event has been hosted for David’s family and friends, where the two teams, Gryffindor and Slytherin, have battled it out for the trophy and continued to raise money for the RNOH.
This year they will be splitting all the money raised at the David Holmes Charity Cricket Cup between the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH) and Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH), two amazing charities.
The David Holmes Charity Cricket Cup began in the Summer of 2009, where two Teams, Gryffindor and Slytherin, battle it out for the trophy. The score currently stands at 7 wins each, so this year is sure to be an exciting match!
In August we will be celebrating our 15th David Holmes Cricket Cup and will be Live Streaming our Charity Match for everyone to enjoy.
Date: Monday 26th August 2024
Match Start Time: Approximately 12:30pm (UK Time)
N O T E : The David Holmes Charity Cricket Cup is a private event, so please don’t just turn up on the day, you will be turned away by security, so if you would like to watch, please do so using the Live Streaming Link (details to follow).
The Live Streaming Link will be absolutely FREE, but we would greatly appreciate any donations, only give what you can afford, every penny helps, thank you. This year we will be splitting all the money raised at our David Holmes Charity Cricket Cup between the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH) and Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH), two amazing charities.
Tom Felton and Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH):
Tom played in the first David Holmes Cricket in 2009, as Slytherin Captain, since then he has supported our Charity Cricket Cup and this year he will play in his 7th match as a member of Team Slytherin! Tom Felton has been a committed and enthusiastic supporter of Great Ormond Street Hospital charity since 2015 and has helped us including multiple visits to GOSH, thank you videos for patients, being the face of our Emergency Appeal in 2020 and Omaze campaign this year. In 2024, he also opened the new refurbished Mildred Creak Unit. At the Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity, they help give seriously ill children the best chance, and the best childhoods, possible. Because they believe no childhood should be lost to serious illness. Your money will go towards funding ground-breaking research, cutting-edge medical equipment, and the building and refurbishment of child-centred facilities.
David Holmes and the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH):
David Holmes began his Stunt Career when he was just 14 years old and qualified for the Stunt Register when he was 22. Then in January 2009, David was left paralysed after an accident on set whilst rehearsing a stunt. After his accident he was based in the Stanmore Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, where the staff took great care of him and in April 2013, David had the honour of becoming an Appeal Ambassador for the RNOH Appeal. “Spinal Cord Injury paralyses someone every 4 hours”. The money donated to the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH) will go towards The Spinal Cord Injury Centre, dedicated to comprehensive rehabilitation for people who experienced life changing spinal cord injuries. The Centre needs funds for its out-dated Day room to create a space that enhances the wellbeing of patients, promotes community and elevates morale during recovery.
The David Holmes Cricket Cup began in the summer of 2009 to raise money for the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH). Since then, each summer, the event has been hosted for David’s family and friends, where the two teams, Gryffindor and Slytherin, have battled it out for the trophy and continued to raise money for the RNOH. It’s a fun, family day out with our famous Cricket Match and our Auction, Raffle, Bar, BBQ, Face Painting and Bouncy Castle providing further entertainment. source
Tom played for Slytherin and Matt and Tom’s brother Chris for Gryffindor.
Tom on Twitter:
Incase you’re all wondering, this team captain won! Sorry mate @Mattdavelewis #slythewin
Matt replied:
Doesn’t count. I was hungover. I’m just chuffed I even got bat to ball. You’ll never get my wicket! #notout #christthatwasfast
David Holmes on Instagram:
Thanking everyone who joined us and got involved in the annual David Holmes cricket cup. Yesterday’s event help raise over £4500 for the RNOH and I’m truly honoured that you all helped us achieve this. #RNOH
Thanking #t22felton and #realmattdavelewis for helping us raise over £4500 for the RNOH in yesterday’s cricket day.
David Holmes was seriously injured in January 2009 while filming a harnessed aerial sequence for the final installment of the film franchise, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.
The David Holmes Cricket Cups held in 2009 and 2010 raised over £10,000 for the RNOH. In 2011 £3,650 was raised and was split between the RNOH and other various spinal and childhood cancer charities. The Cricket Cups held in 2012 and 2013 raised over £13,000 for the RNOH.
In August 2014 the sixth David Holmes Cricket Cup was hosted, Slytherin won the toss and chose to field. Gryffindor bat and made 97/10 in 25 overs. Slytherin made 104/4 in 15.1 overs and won the game. £7,780 was raised and split between the RNOH and Spinal Research.
