Team Evo vs MND

13/05/2026

The Evo Memorial Cup 2026 🏆

What a day it was 🙌 a day filled with love and laughter, just as Evo would have wanted ❤️ we already can’t wait to do it all over again!

A brilliant atmosphere as friends, family, teammates and colleagues came together to remember a great man, whilst raising awareness and funds in the fight against MND- the cruelest of diseases that took him far too soon 💫

The match itself was a closely contested one, with both teams leading at one stage, but finishing all square 2-2 when the full time whistle was blown. Congratulations to AFC City Eveleigh & who were crowned 2026 Champions following the subsequent penalty shootout ⚽️🔵🟠

The sponsors player of the match was awarded to Joel Foster following some vital stops within the match, whilst also making 2 crucial saves in the shootout ⭐️

A huge shoutout goes to all those that came to support the event, who created the atmosphere and without which we wouldn’t have been able to make the same impact 🙌 the final total raised for Darby Rimmer MND Foundation was an impressive £1044 💷 Special thanks to ECFC super fan Gary Bidder, who contributed a donation from collections at the recent Devon Derby match against Argyle, as well as the players and spectators at the TEMC event who all contributed to the overall total!

Final word to the talented for capturing the day so poignantly 📸 and our event sponsors Stitch 2 Print Fraser & Wheeler Estate Agents & Fifields Construction for their continued help in the fight against MND 🥁

04/05/2026

5 days to go…

The inaugural Evo Memorial Cup kicks off this coming Saturday 9th May at the home of Exeter City Football Club St James Park 🏟️

If you are interested in coming along to support, then check out the details below. Just turn up anytime after 10:30am, with entry now via a turnstile at the Big Bank end of the ground ⚽️

Can’t wait to see you all for what is sure to be a great afternoon 🥁🖤

📆 Saturday 9th May 2026
⏱️ 11am kick-off
📍 St James Park (Stadium Way, EX4 6PX)
🎟️ £5 donation for adults & children under 16 are free
☕️ Bar open for refreshments
🍻 Social drinks in the bar for players and spectators after the match
🎸 Live music during and after the game

Sponsored by: Stitch 2 Print Fraser & Wheeler Estate Agents Fifields Construction

All proceeds in aid of Darby Rimmer MND Foundation ❤️

25/04/2026

🚨TEMC 2026 Squad Announcement🚨

With the match 2 weeks away today, it’s time to reveal the collection of friends, colleagues and teammates that will be donning the colours of their respective teams in the inaugural Evo Memorial Cup 2026 ⚽️

It’s sure to be a great occasion (and let’s hope this weather sticks around ☀️🙏) so please come along to support and cheer on the boys on Saturday 9th May 🙌🎉

17/04/2026

TEMC Sponsors ⚽️

We want to give thanks, yet again, to these local companies (among others), that have gone above and beyond to support us with our fundraising throughout our efforts in the fight against MND!

Since Pete’s diagnosis through to our legacy work now, these particular businesses have been there, always stepping in to support where they can. With the upcoming Memorial Cup, they’ve once again come to the fore to offer sponsorship to help us run the day.

Stitch 2 Print - Local apparel merchant and decorator. Involved right from the start with helping to produce event merchandise and the supplier for the clothing line of our partner project Mind Over MND. Creating and sponsoring kits for many events, including sponsoring one of our kits for the upcoming annual match 💙

Fraser & Wheeler Estate Agents - Always stepping forward to contribute time and money to help us make events bigger and better, as well as regularly sharing our message to their followers. Director Chris will be playing in the match itself- as his support for Pete and the projects to help him, has far exceeded that expected of someone who was originally an estate agent for the family. F&W are the second of the sponsors for our new football kits to be used each year ❤️

Fifields Construction - Another company that has regularly stepped in to help, both physically and financially. Sponsoring and providing resources for many events, whilst also organising the recent home renovations which made the family’s final months together more comfortable. Fifields have committed to sponsoring The Evo Memorial Cup trophy itself, to be used each year to provide the silverware for the winning team (along with the bragging rights!)

We cannot thank and recommend these companies enough for their unwavering support 🙌 the owners/ directors of which have time and again shown their true caring character. When it comes down to it, what more could you wish for than dealing with honest and genuine people when choosing a business for a service 🫶

10/04/2026

🚨Beneficiary Announcement🚨

Following the recent passing of Peter ‘Evo’ Eveleigh, the meaning behind our movement, there will be a change to the way our future profits are distributed.

Previously, all funds raised from Mind Over MND. projects, clothing and fundraisers were split 50/50 between the TeamEvo Fund (providing direct financial support to Pete and his family) and Pete’s chosen charity- The Darby Rimmer MND Foundation. However, in agreement with Pete’s wife Jess, we have decided that for future sales and fundraising, 100% of the money will be given to ❤️

Pete was very clear on the fact that whilst the finances raised to support him were vital; ensuring he had access to medical resources he needed, supporting his family whilst he and Jess couldn’t work and enabling him to achieve some life ambitions- raising money solely in this way wasn’t going to save his or other’s lives. The important work that charities like Darby Rimmer do to research the disease and associated treatments, is what will really move the needle in terms of the ultimate goal of finding a cure.

Part of the aim of which was started to support him as a result of his diagnosis with MND in 2022, was to raise awareness of the disease and support the funding of projects that could help other families and future MND sufferers. Darby Rimmer was the charity Pete felt most connected to. He felt the care and support they provide first-hand during his own experience with MND. It was his choice originally to split the funds to ensure Darby Rimmer received financial backing, and we’re certain it would be his wish to support the charity moving forward.

We are devastated we couldn’t save Pete, but his battle cannot be in vain! Now, the legacy of his fight against MND needs to be contributing to the greater act of ensuring there will be a future where MND isn’t a life sentence!

Mind Over MND. doesn’t stop here- we continue to do what we can in Pete’s honour. We hope all of our amazing supporters continue to get behind us in our future projects, as we aim to end MND once and for all 👊

08/04/2026

Announcing ‘The Evo Memorial Cup’ ⚽️

A charity football match with a meaning 🥁 A chance to honour the legacy of the late Peter ‘Evo’ Eveleigh, to raise awareness and inspire others to do what they can to support the on-going fight against MND- the cruellest of diseases!

Details of the match are as follows:

🗓️ Saturday 9th May 2026
📍 St James Park (Exeter City Football Club)
⏱️ 11am kick off
🎟️ No tickets required, just turn up on the day. £5 donation for adults at entry & children are free
🏟️ Entry through the player’s entrance (next to the club shop) in the main stand
❤️ All proceeds from the match going to the Darby Rimmer MND Foundation to support in (Pete’s chosen charity)
🍻 Bar open for refreshments

A continuation of the charity match style we started last year (TeamEvo v Thorverton), this time as a way of remembering Evo, in a way which we hope will become an annual spectacle, with a different format.

The match will include two 11-a-side teams, with squads made up of a host of friends, teammates and colleagues that had an impact over the course of Evo’s life, both before and during his battle with Motor Neurone Disease (think SoccerAid). Full team news to be announced in due course…

Please spread this far and wide & come along to show your support on the day if you can 🥁

Exeter City Community Trust Fraser & Wheeler Estate Agents Stitch 2 Print

23/03/2026

27/02/2026

What a couple of days 💔 we have been inundated with reaction, tributes and thoughtful messages and once again want to thank our amazing community far and wide for plastering Evo’s handsome face everywhere. A fitting gesture to celebrate a man who so clearly touched so many lives!

With lots reaching out to offer support, we have organised for a memorial fund to be set up in Pete’s honour- to help with funeral costs and provide direct support to Jess and Oliver as they negotiate the most difficult period anyone could ever possibly wish for. If you would like to contribute, please follow the link below and know that as always, your kindness and generosity will be gratefully appreciated.

https://gofund.me/55e0fa96d

With love,

Team Evo

Fundraising campaign in honour of Peter Robert Eveleigh, known lovingly to many as simply… Team Evo needs your support for Peter Robert Eveleigh Memorial Fund

26/02/2026

It is with great sorrow and regret we share the news that yesterday morning, Pete lost his battle and passed away peacefully. In body and mind, he stayed true to his resilient nature and put up the toughest of fights until the very end!

We know that there are an overwhelming number of people who have been moved by Pete, both in personal encounters with him through his life, and more recently his story of battling through adversity. We cannot express how thankful we are to all those who supported him, his wife Jess and son Oliver, and all of his other friends and family, both directly and indirectly. We have felt an overwhelming wave of support as we negotiated some of the most difficult times any of us have encountered, and the army behind us really made a difference.

We know that many of you will feel compelled to reach out to show your love and support during this time, but we ask that you allow those close to Pete space and time to process and reflect.

It will be impossible to forget someone who gave us so much to remember! A life that touches others as yours did, will last forever ♾️🤍

Rest easy now, our Evo 🙏

02/02/2026

This item is being sold to raise funds for Team Evo.

Team Evo supports Peter and his family while raising awareness of Motor Neurone Disease. All money from this sale goes directly to support them and the wider MND cause.

Item details
• Ilmari Niskanen signed match worn shirt
• Exeter City
• 2024 to 2025 season
• Worn in a competitive first team match
• Hand signed by Ilmari Niskanen
• Genuine match worn item
• Ideal for collectors and Exeter City supporters

Condition
• Match worn
• Shows signs of use consistent with game wear

Why your bid matters
Your purchase directly supports Peter and his family. It also helps fund MND awareness and support work through Team Evo.

Postage
• Secure packaging
• Tracked delivery

Thank you for supporting Team Evo and Peter’s family.

Tämä tuote myydään Team Evon varainkeruun tukemiseksi.

Team Evo tukee Peteriä ja hänen perhettään sekä lisää tietoisuutta ALS sairaudesta. Kaikki tästä myynnistä saadut varat menevät suoraan heidän tukemiseensa ja ALS työhön.

Tuotetiedot
• Ilmari Niskasen signeeraama pelipaita
• Exeter City
• Kausi 2024–2025
• Käytetty virallisessa edustusjoukkueen ottelussa
• Ilmari Niskasen käsin allekirjoittama
• Aito ottelussa käytetty paita
• Erinomainen keräilijöille ja Exeter Cityn kannattajille

Kunto
• Ottelussa käytetty
• Käytön jälkiä ottelukäytön mukaisesti

Miksi tarjouksesi merkitsee
Ostoksesi tukee suoraan Peteriä ja hänen perhettään. Samalla autat lisäämään ALS tietoisuutta Team Evon kautta.

Toimitus
• Pakataan huolellisesti
• Seurattu toimitus

Kiitos Team Evon sekä Peterin perheen tukemisesta.