Reynolds & McElhenney Fund Knee Surgery for Wrexham Player

0:00Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney just dropped 8,000 pounds to help a former rexam player get life-changing knee surgery. Jordan Tonicliff, a 32-year-old dad, tore his anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee back in February while playing for non-league, Farnborough. With surgery costing around 13,000 pounds and a year rehab ahead, he's facing no contract soon and worries about supporting his wife and eight-month-old son. Farnborough wants to go fund me to cover the cost and a blew up fast. Reynolds and McElhenney, the Hollywood duo behind rexam's rise, chipped in that huge donation with a simple message, get well soon, Tonicliff. Now the funds hit 16,000 pounds from supporters everywhere. Jordan's over the moon, calling it a total shock that fired him up. He helped rexam snack promotion from the National League last season, logging 41 games, but this injury had him questioning if football was. Done?

1:00At 33. The love from fans and his old bosses flipped that script. He's all in on a comeback now. Out of a semi-pro deal this summer, Jordan's got no backup job lined up since he climbed through academies as a teen. He plans some manual work after six months' recovery, but in a year he wants back on the pitch with clubs like Crawley Town and Barnsley on his. Resume, these stars keep showing real love for the grassroots gain they own, turning a tough break into hope for one family's future and maybe more soccer. Magic, ahead. I'm Corey with The Story, and you've been listening to Lester News today, AI-powered local news.