I played for Argyle legends today and I have to say it was a top afternoon. It was really good to see some of the old (and some not so old) Argyle faces and it was great to play ninety minutes. The match against Elburton Villa was arranged to raise both awareness, and a bit of money, for the battle against Meningitis for Archie Barton. I had the pleasure of meeting five year Archie after the game and his unbelievable spirit and determination has most certainly defied the odds. His mum explained to me how it had gone from shopping in Morrisons with Archie in the afternoon to watching him fight for his life in the evening.
He spent five months in intensive care alone, he lost both of his legs and several fingers, and lost the tip of his nose and part of his ear. He has since had numerous operations, and will have numerous more. I have to say I was shocked, and I, like quite a lot of people I'm sure, didn't realise the effect that this crippling illness can have and how quickly it can take hold. Archie is a brilliant little boy and with the help of his parents and the many other people that will be involved in his ongoing recovery he will eventually enjoy everything a little boy should. Like all little boys he loves his footy, loves his sport, but will no doubt still hate his homework!!
P.S See you at the next game boys, and as ever, well done Paul and Andy and everyone else who was involved in organising the day.
CH
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