England cricketers past and present were out in force at Lord's last Thursday (21st April) to support the launch of this year's Cricket United. England's World Twenty20 heroes Jason Roy and David Willey joined Steven Finn, Chris Tremlett, Alex Tudor, Devon Malcolm and many other legends of the game at a fundraising dinner in aid of Cricket United's three beneficiary charities, the Lord's Taverners, Chance to Shine and PCA Benevolent Fund.

Cricket United is a simple idea: three cricket charities, one aim: to change lives through cricket. Cricket United Day will take place on Saturday, 13th August during England's final Investec Test against Pakistan at the Kia Oval.

England fast bowler David Willey said, I think the Cricket United concept is fantastic. Three charities working closely together is brilliant. All three charities work in slightly different ways within the community, but they all achieve the same aim, which is great to see.

At the launch, Sky Sports presenter Rachel Wyse hosted the Question of Sport Gala Dinner.

Guests took part in an interactive version of the Question of Sport TV Show with each round split between the dinner courses. Steven Finn, David Willey and Jason Roy then took to the stage for the evening's Q&amp answering questions ranging from the World T20 final to the career-ending medical condition of James Taylor.

But it was young Jack Buse who stole the show. The six year old cricket fan from Essex is a beneficiary of Cricket United and currently in remission from acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. His dad James described Jack's brave and successful battle against cancer and his son's huge love of cricket. As he left the stage, all the guests in the room gave Jack a standing ovation.

Jack is just one of thousands of people, young and old, who are benefitting from your support of Cricket United. The Gala dinner raised just over £50,000 for Cricket United which is split evenly between the three charities.

The money will help a range of beneficiaries, from children starting out in the game to professional players retiring from it.

Funds raised before and on Cricket United Day will help: The Lord's Taverners provide more sporting chances for disadvantaged and disabled young people Chance to Shine spread the power of cricket to young people in schools and communities; and PCA Benevolent Fund continue to run a confidential counselling service, providing advice and treatment to players suffering from debilitating issues, either mentally or physically.

Cricket United is supported by England & Wales Cricket Board and Surrey County Cricket Club; as well as corporate partners, media and fans who really get behind the appeal and make it such a success.