23rd February 2023
Last week the Alderney committee learned of the sad passing of our previous chairman Reg Atkins, the club have expressed their sadness and sent condolences to the Atkins family.
Reg was a huge part of the Alderney community, his work with Alderney FC and FA will never be forgotten, Reg reignited youth football in Alderney and was a large part of the Junior Nomads setup, they continue to grow and develop. Reg used all of his professional skills with Alderney football, marketing and fundraising, he has helped the club gain the FA Charter Standard and become recognised as a well-run football club.
Reg always had a vision of creating a multipurpose community sporting facility on Alderney, he began the first steps a couple of years ago when he raised funds for the clubhouse extension, the Committee have agreed that in recognition of Reg’s tireless and selfless work in helping the club that the new Clubhouse should be named in his honour.
Sadly in 2018 Reg was diagnosed with Pulmonary Fibrosis, in true Reg Atkins fashion he defied the Doctors predictions and lived beyond expectations, throughout this time and up until his final days he was still working to help the Alderney football community.
There is currently no known cure for this disease and treatment options are very limited, Reg was determined to help create a brighter future for those affected by this disease.
One of Regs dying wishes was to raise 100,000 signatures for his petition to have this debated in parliament, this would bring recognition for all family sand loved ones affected.
Regs family and the Alderney footballing community would be grateful if you could take time to sign and share the petition.
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/622481
