A CHARITY has issued a “huge thanks” to the football community - and Albion supporters in particular.

This comes after Seagulls superfans Paul and Fin Williams, along with their friend Neil Avery, raised more than £9,000 for Make-A-Wish UK.

Singer-songwriter Neil released a track called "Some Beautiful Memories" dedicated to Paul and Fin - better known through his Facebook page as The Mighty Fin - and their incredible bond.

The pair regularly make the 600-mile round from Colwyn Bay in North Wales to the Amex to watch Albion play.

The song was released alongside a Mighty Fin JustGiving page which, in just one month, has raised more than £9,000 for Make-A-Wish UK.

The Argus: The Mighty Fin with his dad, Paul WilliamsThe Mighty Fin with his dad, Paul Williams

The charity’s supporter experience manager Grace Mercer said: “We are so grateful to Paul, Neil and Fin for choosing to support Make-A-Wish UK. 

“They put so much time and dedication into sharing their infectious positivity through both the single and its video, and it has totally paid off – raising more than £9000 for wishes.

“It’s really touching that they wanted to ‘pay it forward’ by helping other seriously ill children have their wish granted, bringing them the sort of joy that Fin experiences every time he watches his beloved Brighton and Hove Albion play. 

The Argus: The Mighty Fin has a close relationship with many of the Albion players and coaches, including BrunoThe Mighty Fin has a close relationship with many of the Albion players and coaches, including Bruno

“A huge thanks to the football community for their donations.”

When he was very young, Fin was diagnosed with Mowat-Wilson syndrome, a rare genetic condition meaning he is unable to speak.

But the now 16-year-old’s cheery demeanour and devilish sense of humour have always shone through.

In 2012, Paul set up a Facebook page called The Mighty Fin’s I Have No Voice Page to share his son’s sunny disposition with the world.

The Argus: Fin and his dad have made some 'Beautiful Memories' while following AlbionFin and his dad have made some 'Beautiful Memories' while following Albion

As Fin was recognised by more and more Albion fans, his following grew and now thousands of people tune in each day for updates from the father and son team.

The ability to share Fin’s infectious grin with more people, and allow others to experience the unbridled joy that he feels when he goes to the football, was what motivated Paul and Neil to launch the fundraiser campaign for the Make-a-Wish foundation, a charity dedicated to granting the wishes of children with life-limiting illnesses.

The Argus: Paul and Fin at The AmexPaul and Fin at The Amex

Paul said: “The Mighty Fin comes alive during our trips. Every second is a moment to savour for me.

"I will probably outlive my son and so making beautiful memories is very important to me.

“We want as many people as possible to have the opportunity to create as many beautiful memories with their lovely children too.”