Keynsham Hockey Club members are used to battling local rivals week in, week out across their leagues, but this month their mixed team took part in a special fundraising match in Birmingham.
The two teams, with Daniel’s brother Joe holding the framed Keynsham 15 shirt
The friendly fixture on Sunday 1st February was held in memory of their former player Daniel Money.
Daniel came through the Keynsham Hockey Club academy and went on to play in the club’s men’s teams before leaving for Birmingham University to study Medicine.
While there, he joined the Birmingham MedSoc Hockey club in 2016, becoming their chair in his fourth year.
After qualifying as a doctor in 2021, Daniel stayed in Birmingham to work as a junior doctor at Heartlands Hospital. In November 2022 he was diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer and sadly died in September 2025.
The friendly match was organised to honour his life, his love of the sport, and the impact he had on everyone around him.
Keynsham players were welcomed by Daniel’s university friends and teammates, with a large crowd gathering to support both sides. The Medics ran out 4–1 winners, but the result was secondary to the spirit of the occasion.
Daniel’s family travelled to support Keynsham from the sidelines, including his brother Joe, also a keen hockey player, who played for Keynsham on the day.
After a fantastic performance, he was named Player of the Match in a fitting tribute to his brother.
Speaking after the match, Katherine Sears, chair of Keynsham Hockey Club, said: “Daniel was a huge part of our club and left a lasting impression on everyone who played with or coached him.
“This day was about celebrating who he was, bringing together two teams that meant so much to him, and showing his family that he will always be part of the Keynsham Hockey Club family.
“We are incredibly grateful to Birmingham Medics for the warmth and generosity they showed us.”
After the game, players and supporters came together to enjoy home-made cakes and refreshments, sharing memories of Daniel while raising funds for Birmingham Hospice.
Through cake sales, a raffle and generous donations, more than £1,800 was raised on the day.
To further honour Daniel’s legacy, Keynsham Hockey Club have retired his number – 15 – and presented Birmingham Medics with a framed Keynsham shirt to be displayed in the University of Birmingham Medical School.
Keynsham Hockey Club thanked the current and alumni members of University of Birmingham MedSco Hockey Club for their hospitality and now hope the trip will become an annual event, ensuring Daniel’s memory, spirit and love of hockey continue to bring people together for years to come.
