JACK GREALISH has raised more than £50,000 for the NHS after staging a raffle to win a cherished Aston Villa shirt.
At least 3,500 fans donated a minimum of £10 for the chance to get their hands on the shirt he wore when he scored the winner in last season’s derby at Bimingham.
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Aston Villa star Jack Grealish celebrates his winner against Birmingham last seasonCredit: Getty – Contributor
The Villa captain was punched by Blues fan Paul Mitchell while on the pitch — but still claimed it was “the best day of his life”.
The shirt is among the 24-year-old’s most prized possessions but he made it available to raise money for NHS Charities Together.
The gesture comes after Grealish apologised for disobeying the lockdown and crashing his car.
He said: “To show my support to the NHS, I’m holding a raffle for one of my favourite shirts.
“Everyone knows how important that match was to me!”
Grealish – who remains a target for Manchester United – then took to Instagram where he announced the winner.
He revealed: “I want to thank every single person that entered the raffle! 3,615 of you donated. Incredible.
“Together we have managed to raise £55,335 for @nhscharitiestogether!
Grealish, 24, was punched by Blues fan Paul Mitchell during the match last yearCredit: Sky Sports
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“I wish I had a shirt for every person that donated because you all deserve one for your incredible generosity.
“I’ve drawn the winner – James Roadley – Congratulations James! I’ll be in touch to arrange delivery of your shirt which I will personally sign for you!
“Once again thank you to everyone who entered the raffle, your donations are going to help our NHS staff, volunteers and patients impacted by COVID-19.”
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