Harry died in October 2011 after spending two years raising money for charity

Harry Moseley charity match

A celebrity football match raising money for Harry Moseley's charity will take place today.

Harry was voted Britain's kindest child for his charity work

Harry Moseley charity ball

A poster promoting the Harry Moseley Charity Ball has been unveiled by TV star Ben Shephard.

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Lee from Steps gears up for celebrity football match for Harry Moseley

Celebrities from across the UK are taking part in the football match, which is taking place in May at Birmingham City Football ground.

The match, which has been organised by the mother of Harry Moseley, is intended to raise funds and awareness of Harry's work, which has now helped many people with similar conditions.

Lee Latchford-Evans from pop group Steps said Harry was a special boy and his work must continue.

Celebrities launch Harry Moseley football match in Birmingham

A football match organised by Harry Moseley's mother has today been launched in Dudley.

Celeb Footy4Harry, which will take place on May 18, is being held at Birmingham City Football Club.

Celebrities set to appear include Charlie from boy band The Risk; former world champion boxer Joe Calzaghe; current champ Nathan Cleverley; Harry Potter actors Oliver and James Phelps; singer Shayne Ward; Steps member Lee Latchford Evans and a host of football legends.

Heart FM's Ed James and former Coronation Street star, Adam Rickitt, told ITV News Central that celebrities are approaching them everyday to be involved in the match.

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X Factor's 'The Risk' meets Harry Moseley's mum

Charlie from The Risk meets Harry Moseley's mum
Charlie from The Risk meets Harry Moseley's mum Credit: ITV News Central

Charlie from X Factor band 'The Risk' meets Harry Moseley's mother during the announcement of the celebrity football match for her son's charity.

After his death from a brain tumor in 2011, the family and friends of Harry Moseley set up the charity "Help Harry Help Others" in his memory.

The Footy4Harry match will take place on Saturday 18 May.

Charity football match launch for Harry Moseley

Harry Moseley Credit: ITV News Central

A celebrity football match to raise money for Harry Moseley's charity will be launched today.

After his death from a brain tumor in 2011, the family and friends of Harry Moseley set up the charity "Help Harry Help Others" in his memory.

The Footy4Harry match will take place on Saturday 18 May but today the event will be launched at Westfield's Shopping Centre at Merry Hill .

Christmas light switch-on in honour of Harry

Harry Moseley raised more than £1 million for brain tumour research by making charity bracelets Credit: ITV Central

Birmingham's Christmas lights are being switched on tonight in honour of schoolboy Harry Moseley.

He raised more than £1 million for brain tumour research by making charity bracelets before his death last year.

The event will be held in the city's Brindley Place.

Harry Moseley book launched in Birmingham

A book about the life of Harry Moseley, the boy who raised thousands for brain tumor research, has been launched in Birmingham.

Eleven year old Harry raised money by making bracelets before losing his battle with the illness.

The book documents his fight and the legacy he's left with the Help Harry Help Others charity. His mother Georgina says it was a difficult book to write.

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Harry Moseley book launch

A book about the life of Harry Moseley, the boy who raised thousands for brain tumor research, will be launched in Birmingham today.

Eleven year old Harry raised money by making bracelets before losing his battle with the illness. The book documents his fight and the legacy he's left with the Help Harry Help Others charity launched in September.

Harry's ball an evening of 'mixed emotions'

Georgie Moseley with organisers and celebrity guests: Peter (PJ) Ellis, Ben Shephard, Georgie Moseley, Tim Andrews & Adam Rickitt Credit: Jas Sansi Photography

Harry Moseley's mother Georgie has described the fundraiser ball held to raise money for the charity in her son's name, says the event was a night of mixed emotions.

" I was proud to be hosting our first ever Harry Moseley Ball in his honour and raisemoney for his own charity but also sad that Harry wasn’t there to witness it for himself."_

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"Harry attended several charity balls, usually giving a speech during them... I want to thank everyone for attending the ball and especially to Tim and PJ for organising such a memorable evening.”_

Harry Moseley ball raises £100k for his charity

More than £100,000 was raised at a star-studded charity ball for the charity set up in the name of Harry Moseley from Birmingham. The event last night was a sell-out with 1,250 people buying tickets.

Celebrity guests included TV presenter Ben Shepherd, Harry Potter stars Oliver and James Phelps who played the Weasley twins, and Olympic gymnast Kristian Thomas.

Harry died almost exactly a year ago from an inoperable brain tumour after he raised more than £700,000 making and selling hand-made bracelets up and down the country.

Tweets celebrating the life of Harry Moseley ahead of charity ball

"tonight we're celebrating a unique inspirational + incredibly cheeky lad I was v lucky to meet @harry_moseley** and will never forget #hhho**" - Ben Shepherd on Twitter

"Can't say how excited I am for @harry_moseley ball later tonight. Should be great #HHHO" - Oliver Phelps, Harry potter star on Twitter

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