Kelsey Parker officiates charity football game in memory of late husband Tom Parker for Father’s Day
Kelsey Parker shared a heartfelt tribute to her late husband Tom Parker as she hosted a charity soccer game in his memory on Sunday.
The 33-year-old mother of two organized the match where many of Tom’s loved ones gathered to commemorate The Wanted singer on Father’s Day at Bromley Football Club.
Tom passed away after a courageous year and a half battle with stage four glioblastoma brain cancer in March last year only 33 years old.
Brothers Ryan and Scott Thomas, X Factor’s Jake Quickenden and Love Island’s Nathan Massey were among the stars who supported Kelsey.
100% of the game’s proceeds will be donated to Ahead of The Game, a brain tumor charity, which helps fund life-saving treatments and support affected families.
Special day: Kelsey Parker shared a heartfelt tribute to her late husband Tom Parker as she hosted a charity football match in his memory on Sunday
Commemorate: Tom passed away after a courageous year-and-a-half battle with stage four glioblastoma brain cancer, aged just 33, in March last year
Heartfelt: “Today we celebrate you ❤️ Always loved, forever missed,” she wrote in an emotional tribute
The charity invests in cancer patients and their families by providing rehabilitation, mental and emotional support and financial assistance.
Looking stunning in a white T-shirt with a printed black and white photo of Tom on it, Kelsey showed off some of her soccer skills on camera and posed for a picture with the team.
The mother-of-two shared numerous reposts to her Instagram stories throughout the day, from snaps of people during the game to sweet tributes to Tom.
Kelsey shared a sweet throwback on her social media page to remember The Wanted singer – who tragically passed away in March at the age of 33 after battling brain cancer.
She posted a heartwarming clip of her and Tom holding their two little ones in their arms, singing and dancing to The Wanted’s hit Glad You Came.
The footage showed a happy memory of the late singer, as the couple hugged their two children: Aurelia, three, and Bodhi, two.
“Celebrating today ❤️ Always loved, forever missed,” she wrote emotionally.
The business owner also shared another lovely throwback snap in memory of Tom on her stories as the former singer beams with their two little ones as Bodhi was still a newborn.
In the photo, Tom appeared happier than ever as he admired his loved ones, and she emotionally captioned, “Today is all for you.”
Donation: Kelsey organized the competition, with 100% of the proceeds being donated to Ahead of The Game, a brain tumor charity, which helps fund life-saving treatments
Full of pride: The X Factor’s Jake Quickenden and Love Island’s Nathan Massey were among the stars who supported Kelsey
Charity: The charity invests in cancer patients and their families by providing rehabilitation, mental and emotional support and financial assistance (photo Dichter and Scott Thomas)
In charge: Kelsey looked stunning in a white T-shirt with a printed black and white photo of Tom on it as she proudly led the tribute race on Father’s Day
Gorgeous: The Harry Potter actress paired her look with a figure-hugging animal print midi skirt and wore a pair of cream colored boots
Stunner: The star looked cheerful for the special day, rocking her platinum locks in a flawless wavy blow-dry
Sweet: Brothers Ryan and Scott Thomas showed their support
Supportive: Earlier in the day, Nathan Massey played at the charity football match in memory of The Wanted star Tom Parker – as the star’s family also attended the match
Supportive: “Kelsey Parker you absolutely smashed it today, all credit to you girl,” the star added while praising Tom’s wife
Special: Kelsey also posted a heartwarming clip of her and Tom holding their two little ones in their arms, singing and dancing to The Wanted’s hit Glad You Came
Memories: The footage showed a happy memory of the late singer, as the couple hugged their two children – Aurelia, three, and Bodhi, two
Meanwhile, Nathan took to his Instagram stories and encouraged people to come watch the game for a “charity” in honor of his late friend.
“Get the kids out of the house, encourage us!” he said, surveying himself.
“Kelsey Parker you absolutely smashed it today, all credit to your girl,” the star added while praising Tom’s wife.
It’s because Kelsey reportedly landed a six-figure book deal on how to deal with grief a year after her late husband’s death.
The mother-of-two hopes her new book, which shares her journey as a widow, will help others in the same position.
A source told The sun“It’s a huge six-figure deal, but Kelsey wrote it for other people in her position — it will chart her life after losing Tom.”
MailOnline has reached out to a Kelsey representative for comment.