Banff football clubs fundraise to help goalkeeper who lost both legs after car crash
Two football clubs have rallied round a teenager who had both his legs amputated after he was in a car crash, by raising more than £12,400 to aid his recovery.
Adam Golebiewski (18) was one of four people who were travelling in a car which collided with a wall at Union Road in Macduff during the early hours of Sunday, September 8.
The goalkeeper from Banff, who played for Deveronside, suffered life-changing injuries in the crash which led to his legs having to be amputated.
Since then he has been recovering in hospital in Aberdeen and is due to receive prosthetics.
Deveronside and Deveronvale decided that they wanted to raise funds to help Adam and his family.
Their recent sportsman’s dinner at the Fife Lodge Hotel in Banff, which featured Aberdeen FC legend Eoin Jess and Tartan Army member Ted Christopher, saw £12,445 raised for Adam.
The event was originally going to fundraise for new floodlights at Deveronvale’s Princess Royal Park, however, after Adam was injured in the crash it was decided the proceeds would support him.
The successful evening, which was compered by Dave Edwards, also featured an auction, raffle and meal.
Deveronvale and Deveronside said in a joint online statement: “Our thanks go out to all the individuals and businesses who donated auction and raffle items and helped with the fundraising.
“This event truly showed a community coming together for Adam and his family. On behalf of Deveronvale and Deveronside thank you.
“We are grateful to everyone who attended the event, without this support it wouldn’t have been possible.
“We would also like to thank Eoin Jess, Ted Christopher, Dave Edwards and Grant Smith for a fantastic night.
“We were delighted with the turnout and how the evening went.
“Adam Golebiewski was presented with his cheque by Grant Noble on behalf of Deveronvale Football Club and Colin Legge on behalf of Deveronside JFC.
“Again, we are thankful to the community for the support and all those involved in the fundraising efforts.
“We wish Adam and his family all the best.”
