Georgina Anderson charity football match to be held at Middlesbrough College

Charity football match takes place tomorrow to raise money in memory of teenage singer from Marske.

A charity football match will be held tomorrow in memory of Marske teenager Georgina Anderson.
The game will see youngsters from Middlesbrough College take on dads at the college's astro-turf pitch.

All money raised will go to the Teenage Cancer Trust in memory of singer Georgina, who died in November.

The 15-year-old, who touched the hearts of hundreds of thousands of people across the world through her music, passed away four months after being diagnosed with an extremely rare and aggressive form of cancer.

 The singer rose to national prominence as she realised her dream of having a YouTube hit.
And there have been a host of memorial events since, including a pink balloon tribute at Marske FC.

Article from Gazette Live:
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Redcar teenager takes to the skies to raise money for children's charity in memory of talented musician Georgina Anderson

A TEENAGER is taking on a sponsored skydive to raise money for the Sick Children’s Trust after hearing about a young girl who died from cancer aged just 15.

Nickole Relph was inspired to take on the challenge in memory of Georgina Anderson, who supported the charity herself during her fight against the disease. 

The 18-year-old, from Redcar, spoke to the teenager’s mother before deciding to raise money for the charity.

The Middlesbrough sixth form student said: “I have supported charities in the past but have never taken on a challenge event like this before. After reading Georgina’s story in the newspaper, I really felt inspired to do something to help in her memory.

“I am terrified of heights so this will be a really tough challenge, but one that I hope will help me to conquer my fears and also raise money for a worthwhile charity.”
The Sick Children’s Trust provides free, high-quality ‘Home from Home’ accommodation for families who have seriously ill children in hospital, including Crawford House at the Royal Victoria Infirmary where Georgina’s family stayed while she was in hospital.

Gail Stonley, house manager of Crawford House, said: “It is lovely to see young people fundraise for us and we are so grateful to Nickole for supporting the charity. She is very brave for facing her fears and we cannot wait to hear how she gets on.” 

The teenager is taking part in a sponsored skydive on January 18. To support her fundraising visit www.justgiving.com/nickole-relph

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Lanterns released for Georgina Anderson in Stockton on Affinity bridge on You Tube Video

The out pour of emotion stretched further than East Cleveland last night as hundreds also gathered on the Affinity Bridge in Stockton. People from Teesside and East Cleveland showing their respects for a very talented singer Georgina Anderson. Our thoughts are with the Anderson family.

Lanterns launched for Georgina Anderson

People gathered tonight to say good bye to the wonderfully gifted and extremely brave Georgina Anderson. East Cleveland Residents meet 8pm at "The Stray" car-park in Marske, for a lantern release for in memory of Georgina Anderson who unfortunately lost her battle with cancer, thousands gathered in Redcar and Stockton.

The sky was light for Georgina Anderson and everyone showed her family we're all thinking of them at this terrible time.

Georgina Anderson from Marske passes away today at home

Marske teenager Georgina Anderson,  - who had a lifelong dream of having her music heard across the globe - passed away at home.

A teenage girl who touched the hearts of hundreds of thousands of people across the world through her music has passed away.

Georgina Anderson died today - just four months after being diagnosed with an extremely rare and aggressive form of cancer.

The talented musician courageously battled the disease - even taking to social media to show her fighting spirit, at one point tweeting: “OK I’ve stopped feeling sorry for myself now. Cancer I’m coming to get you!”

But Georgina - who had a lifelong dream of having her music heard across the globe - was told that she had exhausted all treatment shortly before her 15th birthday last month.
And sadly, the Marske teen, who was wheeled onto the Riverside pitch last weekend while her song

Two Thirds of a Piece was played to 14,000 fans, passed away at home.
She leaves  behind parents Helen, 45 and dad Paul, 46 and brother Joe, 20.
Tributes have been flooding in for the Year 10 Bydales School pupil who busked in Middlesbrough town centre.

Alasdair Kesson, Bydales headteacher, said: “Georgina was a much loved, popular pupil at Bydales School.
“She was a very talented and gifted musician and will be fondly remembered by all. Georgina will always be part of Bydales and her friends have already taken part in lots of fund raising activities and these will continue over the coming years.

“We understand that this will affect a lot of people and we have put support in place for any pupils, parents or staff who feel they need help in dealing with their grief as we understand that this may also affect families dealing with similar circumstances at home.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with Georgina’s family and friends at this extremely difficult time.”

Georgina’s death comes as it is hoped that one of her self-penned songs will be released as a charity single by Sony.

The singer was diagnosed with stage four liver cancer, which had spread to her lungs in July shortly before breaking up for the summer holidays.

She underwent chemotherapy but last month medics at Newcastle’s RVI said that there were no other treatment options available.

Desperate to help Georgina fulfil her ultimate dream of having her music heard globally,  family and friends worked to get one of her songs to go viral.

It went on to get celebrity endorsement including from Cheryl Cole and James Arthur, as well as praise from people across the world.
And now her version of Bonnie Raitt’s I Can’t Make You Love Me on YouTube has nearly had 200,000 hits on YouTube.

Georgina previously said it was “amazing” that so many people had watched her video, which features a sunrise at Marske beach.
She told the Gazette: “Music is something I really enjoy, something that makes me a bit different. I’m so happy with how many people have already heard it.

Following her diagnosis Georgina inspired family, friends and even strangers to raise money for the Teenage Cancer Trust.

This included brother Joe a student at the London School of Economics having his hair styled into a bright pink mohican  while a charity night attended by X Factor winner Joe McElderry was also held in her honour.

Article excellently wrote by the Gazette Live:
http://www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/teesside-news/georgina-anderson-teenage-girl-who-6305124

Marske sunrise by the amazing voice of Georgina Anderson

Helen Anderson has shared this amazing video of Marske Beach at sunrise with the Redcar Blog. Please share this with as many people as you can in support of Georgina Anderson who has incurable cancer. Show your support for this amazing 15 year old with an amazing talent.