1 Year on - RIP Stretch - Memorial Fixture 19/4/2025
On Saturday 19th April 2025 we lace up boots and strap up our bodies to remember and celebrate Graeme “Stretch” Armstrong.
Stretch joined the Northampton Heathens ranks at the turn of 2024 and immediately became an influencul member of the Heathen brotherhood.
although Stretch Never managed to Run Out for the Jigsaws (our rugby team) we know having spoken to members of the Heathens team who have played for us that he loved what we were trying to achieve.
Graeme took time to provide support and encouragement to the Heathens lads in whatever they needed even though he was trying to deal with his own mental health.
Sadly, on the 8th April 2024, the pain became too much and as a result we have this game to celebrate the player and more importantly the man he was.
Stretch left behind many friends and loving family members including his wife Nicola, his daughter Harper and son Atticus.
The Heathens Coach - "Greek" said:
"Following his passing we knew that we would play a game for him and when the opportunity to play against Jigsaw was presented to us we jumped at the chance as the support for autism, through Jigsaw is close to Stretch’s own family.
This game is one we never wanted to play but we will play and we will do him and his family proud, whilst hopefully raising awareness and funds for men’s mental health and autism awareness"
Jigsaws Autism Awareness Legends Game
The Legends lace their boots for Autism Awareness
Jigsaws Rugby have been invited to bring a team with a raft of ex professional players who have represented their country or have built a reputation in either the English Premiership or in the URC who come from all over the world where they will meet a team bursting with host of ex Wales internationals. Both teams will be complimented with a host of players who have either played in this type of free flowing rugby fixture or those who have deserved an opportunity for another reason
All profits from this event will be pushed back into charities that work with Autism in South Wales
Sponsorship for this event is available from as little as £50 -£400 please contact us for more details
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People with Autism may possess the following characteristics
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