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Roundhay Park lake tragedy: Memorial match's cash for families
A memorial football tournament to remember two teenagers who drowned in Roundhay Park's Waterloo Lake has raised nearly £500.
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The event was organised by friends of David Cullen and Christopher Copland, who drowned in Waterloo Lake, Roundhay Park, in June 2005.
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The 15-year-old Boston Spa School pupils had been at the park on one of the hottest days of that year.
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To help keep their memories alive, 19-year-old pal Luke High organised a football tournament at Micklefield Football Club.
Four teams, including one from the boys' school year group, played.
There was also a balloon release and a minute's silence.
The event raised 470 which is going to the families of the two boys.
Janine Roche, David's mother, said: "For a 19-year-old boy to arrange this is amazing.
"They let David's brother Daniel play which really meant a lot to him, to be part of his brother's team.
"It really pulled at your heartstrings."
She thanked Luke for organising the event and everyone who attended and supported it, especially shops in Oakwood and Seacroft which donated raffle prizes.
David's half of the money raised will go towards sponsoring tracksuits for his 15-year-old brother Daniel's football team, Seacroft Working Men's Colts.
Mandi Copland, Christopher's mum, said: "Chris and David would be proud that they are remembered so dearly."
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