Rachel is Tigers champion fundraiser

Tributes have been paid to Axminster Town Football Club's champion fundraiser Rachel Burrough.

Local football being in lockdown for several months has had a big effect on those clubs who rely on their clubhouse events and fundraising to keep their heads above water.

In the last four months Rachel has raised £2,000 to help keep the Tigers afloat.

Recent events have included a Christmas hamper raffle and Easter egg draw as well as the occasional Saturday morning breakfast when COVID restrictions have allowed.

The club has also launched a 50-50 club in which members contribute £10 a month with 50 per cent going in prize-money, organised by first team captain Dan Prettejohn.

Rachel's efforts have been recognised on social media this week with the club paying "a massive thank-you" for her efforts.

"Every club has that diamond volunteer keeping it all going."

Club ambassador Ray Self has also paid tribute to Rachel. He told Nub News: "Rachel has been fantastic. Every club needs someone like Rachel. As well as the events she organises, on match days she is always helping out with teas etc. She's a real Tiger through and through."

Rachel, sister of club chairman Andy Hurford, is married to treasurer Mark Burrough, who is also the club's principal youth section coach with their son Giles playing for the under 11s.

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