Alzheimer’s Society pays tribute to former England goalkeeper and fundraiser
Howard Lake | 20 January 2014 | News
Bert Williams MBE, the former Wolves and England goalkeeper, died yesterday at the age of 93. He received his MBE in 2010 for services to football and for charity fundraising.
His wife, Evelyn, did with dementia in 2002. In gratitude for the help he had received from Alzheimer‘s Society Shrewsbury, Williams set out to raise £100,000 for the charity. He soon passed that total and raised nearly £160,000.
In his football career, he won the FA Cup in 1949 and achieved a League Championship medal in 1954. He played 24 times for England between 1949 and 1955, including the 1950 World Cup in Brazil.
Alzheimer’s Society
“Bert Williams was an outstanding fundraiser for Alzheimer’s Society. It’s very sad to hear of his passing and our thoughts are with his family at this time. Much like his achievements in football, Bert excelled himself by fundraising over £150,000 to improve the lives of those living with the disease.“As a charity, we rely on the generosity of individuals like Bert to help us continue our vital work. I sincerely thank Bert for his tireless effort and contribution in our fight against dementia.”
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