A Reading FC season ticket holder battling cancer has been left ‘overwhelmed’ with support from the club and supporters.
A season-ticket holder in the Sir John Madejski Stand, John Lawrence is battling oesophageal cancer.
About to embark on a third round of chemotherapy, everyone has rallied around to show love and support for the Royals fan.
Organised by Supporters Trust at Reading board member, Ben Thomas, a selection of the current squad sent Mr Lawrence video messages to show that the Royals community are right behind him.
Thank you so much Ben ! Really appreciate everything you have done for me today , feeling very overwhelmed and humbled by the response of the fans players and club ! I am very lucky to be a part of such a fantastic community !! 💙🤍 URZ !!!
— John Lawrence (@JohnLawrence329) January 27, 2022
Take a look at the videos below, with contributions from stars such as Luke Southwood, Lucas Joao and Tom McIntyre.
@JohnLawrence329, everyone is behind you mate 👍🏻
— Ben Thomas (@mrblthomas) January 27, 2022
Thank you to @lukesouthwood1 for getting the lads together 💙🤍 pic.twitter.com/KYwqNMabHX
To @JoshLaurent28 & @AndyYids pic.twitter.com/Jq459pLJeq
— Ben Thomas (@mrblthomas) January 27, 2022
To @Yaks75 pic.twitter.com/hzcXPKHnIb
— Ben Thomas (@mrblthomas) January 27, 2022
— Ben Thomas (@mrblthomas) January 27, 2022
— Ben Thomas (@mrblthomas) January 27, 2022
Good luck John!
Everyone at the Reading Chronicle is right behind you!
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