FAMILY and friends who mounted a second charity football event in memory of Haslemere teenager Jasmine Bush, on Sunday, have thanked supporters for their ‘truly overwhelming’ response.

The 16-year-old Woolmer Hill student – known as Jaz – was battling depression and anxiety, when she was struck by a train outside Haslemere railway station in August 2017, and died at the scene.

The ‘Football Funday’ raised an impressive £11,820.39, which will be split between the event’s two nominated charities – the Surrey branch of the National Autistic Society and Young Minds.

‘Jaz’s’ old team-mates played in memory of their friend at her old school’s sports ground, and won the girl’s game 6-4, thanks to goals scored by Georgie Daynes, Hazel Lomax and Amy Rist.

Six men’s football teams – including BC Construction featuring Jaz’s dad Ian – went head-to-head with BC Construction beating Coomers in the final 3-0, thanks to goals from Ben Susans, Harvey Rimmington and James Gurteen.

Jaz’s mother Nicky Bush, said: “We cannot thank everybody enough who has donated to the event, bought tickets, and supported this event.

“The response has been truly overwhelming and amazing and will make a difference to young people and their families.

“Ben Susans, Carl Thayre, Adam Bicknell and Lisa Hatchell organised another fantastic day to help raise funds and awareness to support both these charities in memory of Jaz.

“The day was so successful we managed to clear the burger wagon of all burgers and most of the drink from the bar.

“Good Food on the Move kindly donated £70, Dylan’s Ice cream donated £50 and Woolmer Hill Sports Pavilion donated £250 from their bar takings.

“All of them donated 10 per cent of their profits from the day.

“Abi Sheppard also managed to exceed her sky dive target for Young Minds while at the fun day and has increased her total up to £1,000.”