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A legacy fund has been established in memory of a basketball player who died last month after collapsing during a match.
Guillaume Hoareau experienced a suspected cardiac arrest during a basketball game between Jersey and Guernsey on Saturday 18 May, and died shortly afterwards in hospital.
The Jersey Basketball Association is now hoping to raise £25,000 to establish a legacy fund "to remember and celebrate" Mr Hoareau.
Pictured: Jersey player Guillaume Hoareau passed away after he collapsed during a match against Guernsey on Saturday 18 May.
The Guillaume Hoareau Legacy Fund will help fund the growth of basketball participation in Jersey, and support young players to develop their abilities.
As a first step, the Jersey Basketball Association is planning to renovate one of the island's outdoor courts to create an "exciting space for young people to gather and play" which will include a memorial to Mr Hoareau.
In a statement posted on social media, the sports club said: "Since the loss of our dear Guillaume we have received many offers of support.
"We are extremely grateful for this. Having discussed this with the family, we have decided to establish the Guillaume Hoareau Legacy Fund.
"The fund is established for the growth of basketball participation in Jersey; support for talented young players to develop their abilities; the growth of basketball connections between Jersey and other regions; and the establishment of a physical memorial, possibly an outdoor court or series of courts, which are dedicated in Guillaume’s honour.
"These represent things G [Guillaume] gave his time and passion towards, and we feel will honour him and continue his incredible work for our community."
The Jersey Basketball Association is in the process of applying for charitable status.
You can donate to the Guillaume Hoareau Legacy Fund via JustGiving.
Companies or organisations that would like to make a donation of more than £1,000 are invited to contact paul@basketball.je for more information.
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