It’s back! Gryffindor vs Slytherin… and YOU can join the magic!

The 16th David Holmes Charity Cricket Cup in aid of the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH) is nearly here!

On Monday 25 August 2025, the rivalry reignites as defending champions and eight-time winners Gryffindor face off against seven-time winners Slytherin in a match that’s guaranteed to be packed with all the drama of the Quidditch pitch and more!

While this is a private event for David’s family and friends, fans around the world can join in – watch the live stream on YouTube (@DavidHolmesCricketCup) and get all the latest action and behind-the-scenes moments on Instagram (@dhcricketcup).

Here’s where you can help us make a difference:

Every pound raised goes straight to RNOH Charity, funding projects the hospital can’t achieve on just an NHS budget. Projects that really help transform lives. So far, donations have:

  • Supplied state-of-the-art medical equipment such as mobile arm supports, cough assist machines and custom wheelchairs to give patients independence and comfort
  • Equipped a room for patients who need to stay in the hospital’s inpatient building
  • Renovated the Spinal Cord Injury Centre day-room into a bright, accessible space for patients and their families to take a break from the busy wards, socialise, watch a film, prepare food or just relax and enjoy the view on to the garden
  • Expanded the Spinal Cord Injury Centre to treat an incredible 24 more patients each year

Why it matters:
Since his own life-changing accident in 2009, David has worked tirelessly to help give others the same world-class treatment he received at RNOH. By donating today, you’re not just helping to improve care, you’re giving hope to people rebuilding their lives after devastating accident or illness.

And here’s your golden ticket!
This year, we’re also hosting an exclusive raffle for magical prizes:

  • Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Framed Poster - signed by Daniel Radcliffe, Tom Felton and Rupert Grint
  • Harry Potter and The Philosopher's Stone, Paperback - signed by Daniel Radcliffe, 2025 Team Gryffindor Cricket Shirt + Cap and Gryffindor Stationery Set
  • Tom Felton, Beyond The Wand, Hardback - signed by Tom Felton, 2025 Team Slytherin Cricket Shirt, Cap and Slytherin Stationery Set
  • The Boy Who Lived: David Holmes Documentary Poster - signed by Daniel Radcliffe, Director: Dan Hartley and Editor: Kevin Konak
  • Ocean RNOH Charity bottle, a teddy, porcelain buttercup and Slytherin + Gryffindor Stationery Sets

Raffle Ticket price: £5 each

Closing date: 11.59pm on 01 September 2025

Winners announced live by David Holmes on his Instagram page: 6pm on 02 September 2025, @davidholmes 83

It’s your opportunity to be in with a chance of winning something truly special while knowing you’ve made a real difference to someone’s life.

So let’s do this! Please donate now to David’s special cause and grab your raffle tickets then get ready to tune in and enjoy the match. Choose your side – Gryffindor or Slytherin – and help us work a little real-world magic.

*Please note this event is organised by a third party.

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