Frank Empson was a truly remarkable young man. A young man, whose life was tragically cut short after he was fatally stabbed outside his home on the 11th March 2006. Frank was just 19 years old.

Frank was a member of the Essex & Herts Leopards U18’s last season and a regular at the Ware Rebels summer camp, winning the top prize of a trip to the Syracuse University in America four years ago. Frank continued to train with the senior side in this season's campaign and was a very popular member of the squad.

Away from basketball, Frank’s wish was to send his father Steve (Mo), who suffers from Multiple Sclerosis, for stem cell treatment in order to give him a better quality of life. Frank was in the process of saving towards the cost of £13,000 to enable Steve to undergo this treatment.

PLEASE HELP TO MAKE FRANK'S WISH COME TRUE

As part of a big effort to raise this money, we are looking to you, the fans, to make Frank's wish come true. A website has been launched by Frank’s girlfriend, Emily, to accept donations to this worthy cause. In order to make a donation, please go to: www.frankslastwish.webeden.co.uk

Remember, any donation no matter how small will be a big help in achieving this target and will be a fitting tribute to the late Frank Empson.

Thank you