The parents of a 28-year-old man who died from an undiagnosed heart defect are hoping to create a memorial garden in his honour.
David and Sue Hughes have entered an online competition to help meet the cost of creating the touching tribute to their son.
They have already donated more than £30,000 to pay for Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) screening sessions after postman Daniel was found dead in his bed at their Bignall End home in March 2015.
If successful, the garden will be created at Audley Football Club where Stoke City fan Daniel used to play.
Dave, aged 58, said: "We entered the garden into an online competition and we're now in the final four in our region.
"The plot we'd like to develop is a waste ground at the minute but we hope to create a low maintenance garden with seating and art. There will be CRY logos and information points where people can read about Dan and CRY.
"We want to raise awareness for the charity so they can screen more people aged 14 to 35. The majority of footballers fall between that range so it's an ideal place to spread the word.
"You never know who has a heart condition and we hope this will help others. My son had no idea he had a problem and if it can happen to a fit and healthy 28-year-old, it can happen to anyone."
Pictured: How the garden could look
The idea for the memorial garden was formed when Audley Football Club offered David and Sue a section of land.
A garden designer based in London then drew up plans for the space and now are hoping to turn their dream into a reality after entering the Jewson Building Better Communities competition.
Regional winners will receive between £500 and £10,000 for building materials and labour. The overall winner will be awarded £50,000.
David and Sue are now appealing for well-wishers in North Staffordshire to vote after their second annual football tournament raised around £1,800 for CRY.
Pictured: David Hughes at the second annual football tournament
David added: "The community has been absolutely brilliant to us since it happened, they rallied around us and supported us so it will be good to give something back."
Voting closes on Friday, June 16 before an overall winner is announced in the week starting Monday, July 3.
Jewson chief executive Mark Rayfield said: "Since the first year of the competition in 2015, Building Better Communities has helped over 40 projects across the UK.
"For 2017, we've doubled the prize fund available to regional projects, meaning that we're giving more people the chance make an impact in their community and improve the lives of local people along the way."
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