PLEASE give generously to a special charity collection in aid of the British Lung Foundation, which is taking place on Boxing Day when Watford take on Nottingham Forest at Vicarage Road.
It's being held to mark the passing of two young Hornets' fans who lost their lives within a few weeks of each other.
Recently, two life-long, fourth-generation Watford fans - Karen and Christopher Puddifoot (Rookery season ticket holders) - tragically lost their lives.
The club was contacted by their father, Mike, who asked if a tribute may be made in honour of his two children.
That tribute was placed in the Derby County edition of the matchday programme.
Below are Mike's words about Karen and Chris.
"My daughter Karen, 27, and my son Christopher, 22, have both lost their lives in the last few weeks.
"As part of a wider Watford-supporting family, they were fourth-generation fans as my grandfather - their great-grandfather - watched games at Cassio Road and saw the first one at The Vic. We have followed in his footsteps ever since.
"Karen, Christopher and his best friend, Tim Roney, left the UK on 3rd June to cycle round the world in aid of the British Lung Foundation. They did some 3,000 miles round Europe and Scandinavia, arriving back here in early September.
"Having decided to back-pack across south-east Asia, rather than cycle, Chris decided not to do that section and instead join up in Perth, Australia, for the cycling to re-commence.
"On 24th September, Karen and Tim were on a tourist boat in Halong Bay, Vietnam, when it capsized and they were drowned.
"Chris supported the rest of the family tremendously after Karen's death, but lost his own life on 10th November when travelling as a passenger in a car in Hampermill Lane, Watford."
Everyone connected with Hornets - players, staff and fans - extends both their condolences and thoughts to Mike and his family at this time.
It was a charity both Karen and Chris were involved in raising money for, so please, give generously on the day as a mark of respect to these two young Watford supporters.
