The father of two children who were murdered shortly after selling sweets for charity has organised a charity match to continue raising money in their memory. Siblings John Bennett, 13, and 11-year-old Lacey Bennett, were murdered at their home in Killamarsh in September 2021. Advertisement Advertisement Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Star, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more.
Their pregnant mother, Terri Harris, 35, and Lacey's friend Connie Gent, 11, were also murdered. Dad Jason Bennett will be hosting a charity football match in Sheffield next week, on Saturday, June 8, to keep their memories alive, and to support Youth Cancer Trust - the charity his children had been raising money for on the day they died. Jason, aged 43, said: “The last time I saw Lacey and John was on a video call.
Their enthusiasm and passion for helping others shone brightly through the screen. “They excitedly shared their experience of meeting a lady fundraising for the Youth Cancer Trust. They had taken it upon themselves to contribute, selling sweets and raising an impressive £4.
56. Advertisement Advertisement “In their memory, and as a promise to continue what they started, I've made it my mission to raise funds for the Youth Cancer Trust.” The match will take place at 2pm on Saturday, between his own team, #ADadForever Utd and Legends FC, at SWFC Community Facility.