Plymouth Argyle Women have announced that their forthcoming FA WNL League Cup clash against The Gulls will be dedicated to Roxy Thomas, with ticket money raised being donated to her fundraiser.
This kind gesture in support of former Plymouth player and current Torquay star Roxy follows on from a similar gesture from United’s previous League Cup opponents Marine Academy Plymouth, and is further evidence of the goodwill shown by the footballing family towards one of their own.
Torquay United, on behalf of the Thomas family, would like to express its heartfelt thanks to every single individual and group that has donated, shared, and supported the GoFundMe fundraiser which was launched to support Roxy Thomas and her family, with donations having now exceeded an astonishing £20,000
Every single penny raised will be used to help Roxy and the Thomas family during what is an incredibly difficult period, after the hugely popular member of the United women’s team was diagnosed with a brain tumour.
Roxy, 18, remains in Intensive Care Unit at Southmead Hospital in Bristol following a series of operations, and the prayers, thoughts and best wishes of everyone here at Plainmoor remain with her, her family, friends and teammates throughout this period.
Thank You, Argyle!
The FA Women’s National League Cup tie between Plymouth and Torquay will take place at Argyle’s Home Park stadium on Sunday, 27th September.
Tickets prices are as follows:
- Adults: £5
- Under-14s: FREE
Tickets can be purchased now directly via the PAFC website HERE
GoFundMe fundraiser in support of Gulls player Roxy Thomas
After joining United last summer, Roxy has gone on to establish herself as an important member of Torquay United Women, with the attacking left-back enjoying an outstanding 2025/26 campaign.
In addition to being a regular member of last season’s treble-winning side, Roxy became a reliable source of goals throughout 2025/26, with numerous assists created for teammates, in addition to getting on the scoresheet herself on regular occasions.
A set-piece specialist, her consistent form eventually saw her rightly recognised as the Women’s Young Player of the Season at the club’s end-of-season Gala awards.
A much-loved and integral member of the Torquay United FC family, everyone at Plainmoor will continue to stand alongside Roxy and the Thomas family every step of the way throughout her treatment schedule.
As part of this, a GoFundMe campaign has been launched to help raise funds to support Roxy and her family during this testing period.
Any supporters wishing to donate to this cause can donate online via the link HERE
Alternatively donations can also be made in-person by visiting our Main Club Reception at Plainmoor during the opening hours listed HERE
Every donation is hugely appreciated, and if you’re willing to do so, we’d also encourage you to help spread the word to the wider footballing family by sharing the post via social media too.
Every penny raised via this fundraiser will be used to support Roxy and her family with costs associated with the following:
- Travel costs to / from hospital
- Accommodation for Roxy & her family during hospital stays
- Loss of income during treatment
- Medical expenses not covered by NHS
On behalf of the Thomas family, TUFC would like to thank the Yellow Army, local community and the wider footballing family for their continued support.
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