Emmerdale and Hollyoaks celebs head to Chesterfield for charity match at the Proact

Clowne-based woman Karen Child, who won £8.4 million on the National Lottery in 2007, is forming her own charity called The Child Foundation.
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Karen Child

The charity will help children and their families with varying illnesses and unfortunate life circumstances.

Also a sponsor of Chesterfield Football Club and a Director & Shareholder of Sheffield Sharks Professional Team, Karen has decided to hold the first fundraising event at the Proact Stadium.

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A team of celebrities will take on a Chesterfield Legends side which includes the likes of Jack Lester, Bob Newton, Dave Waller, Steve Norris, Steve Baines and Shane Nicholson - to name just a few.

The celebrity side will consist of actors from the likes of Emmerdale and Hollyoaks.

The date of the game is on Sunday, June 1, with kick-off is 4pm.