ARSENAL have announced they will donate £150,000 to help towards fighting coronavirus as well as making all staff cars available to NHS workers.
The Gunners have released a nine-point plan where they have stated how they are going to give back to the community with the club in constant contact with Islington Council and the NHS.
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Arsenal have announced a nine-point plan of ow they are helping their community out during the coronavirus crisisCredit: Getty Images – Getty
A club statement said: “Arsenal Football Club has never shied away from responding to the needs of its community.
“In these uncertain times we are taking a series of steps to ensure our local and global communities receive our full support.”
The club then released the nine ways how they are helping out:
- £100k for local charities and organisations
- £50k redirected to Islington Giving’s Crisis Fund
- Club cars to help frontline NHS staff
- Staff volunteers to drive NHS staff
- Locals schools and pupil referral unit support
- Digital resources for primary school children
- BTEC tutors delivering classes remotely
- Regular contact for vulnerable youngsters
- Remote Coaching for Life in Jordan and Indonesia
Commenting on the Covid-19 crisis, Arsenal managing director Vinai Venkatesham said: “Arsenal Football Club exists to make our fans proud and create a sense of community for people in Islington, across the UK and around the world.
“During these uncertain and unprecedented times, we will endeavour to ensure that remains the case.”
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Arsenal announced on Monday that players would not yet be returning to training after consulting with other club medics.
Sporting events around the world have been grounded to a halt due to coronavirus, as authorities look to stop to stop the spread of the deadly bug.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
