Maidstone football coach declared cancer-free after community-funded surgery in Portugal
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Maidstone football coach declared cancer-free after community-funded surgery in Portugal

29 Jul 2026 · Originally published 29 Jul 2026 9/10 Original headline: Football coach undergoes life-saving cancer op abroad after community raises £30k
After being told his pancreatic cancer was inoperable in the UK, football coach Paul Squires has been declared cancer-free following a complex procedure in Portugal. The community raised over £31,000 to help cover the costs of the surgery, allowing Paul to return home to his family and his role at Hempstead Valley Football Club.
Source: Kent Online Kent
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