A football match organised in memory of a young woman who died during a training session has raised nearly £1,800 for charity.

Hannah Swain, 21, of Mayfield Avenue, in Woodford Green, organised the match at Forest School in Snaresbrook on Saturday in memory of her cousin Jenny Kerwood, 22, who passed away last February while training with Hutton FC ladies team.

Jenny, who lived in Billericay, collapsed during the training session and was rushed to Queen’s Hospital in Romford, but doctors could not save her.

It was only later that her family found out she had a rare undiagnosed heart condition, prompting Miss Swain to want to raise money for Cardiac Risk in the Young – a charity which raises awareness of heart conditions in young people and provides support to their families.

Miss Swain, a former pupil of Forest School, said: “Jenny might not have liked the attention as she was quite quiet and so selfless and kind she would probably wonder what the fuss was about.

 “I know she would have been so proud of everything we have done though.

“The charity campaigns for screening for young people especially those who play sport like Jenny, to pick up heart conditions.

“With the condition she had though, it is unlikely it would have been picked up through screening, but the charity runs regular bereavement days, something that my auntie and uncle have found a comfort.

“If we can just help one other family not go through what we have gone through, that is what this is all about.

“We are a really close family and it’s been a really hard year. I can’t really explain how much she is missed.

“Jenny was fit, healthy, football mad and a massive Leyton Orient fan, so it was an added essence to the day that they donated the kit for the lads to wear.

“The day was just really good and so many people turned up to support us, despite the weather.”

Captaining the teams was Miss Swain’s boyfriend Olly Evans and Jenny’s brother Ross and also taking part was Jenny’s football coach Paul Clark.

In total £1,769 was raised on the day, through the players paying £10 to take part and through stalls and a raffle on the day, which will be donated to CRY.