Reynolds & McElhenney Fund Knee Surgery for Wrexham Player

Ryan 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?

At 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.