Supporter marks 10 years of raising funds for Dacie Ward
Supporter marks 10 years of raising funds for Dacie Ward
22 September 2025
Lee was treated in the Dacie Ward at Hammersmith Hospital, and after his passing, Mike became a long-standing supporter, raising more than £20,000 over the last 10 years for improvements to this ward.
In 2016, Mike arranged a charity football match with several of Lee’s old football teammates, which raised £8,000, followed by two more matches in 2017 and 2018.
In 2019, Mike organised a ‘TfL Tube Challenge’, in which he and a few friends visited 272 tube stations over the course of a day. They caught their first train in Chesham at 5.16 am and finished at Heathrow at 10.30 pm, raising an impressive £4,400!
In June, Mike held a special football tournament followed by a disco and auction to raise more funds for Dacie Ward and to celebrate 10 years of remembering Lee.
The tournament had a fantastic turnout with lots of people taking part, and many more who attended to watch the games. A Lee Bowers Memorial Trophy was given out at the end to ‘The Railway Pub’ team, who won the tournament.
Karen Bradley, the lead nurse in clinical haematology, said: "Mike's kindness has created a lasting impact, empowering us to deliver world-class care, advance scientific discovery, and support each patient’s journey with compassion and excellence.”
A huge thank you to Mike and his friends for all that you’ve done over the last 10 years, and to all the others who contributed and supported this heartwarming campaign.
