, EFL to make charitable donation following the Grenfell Tower tragedy

EFL to make charitable donation following the Grenfell Tower tragedy

Following the Grenfell Tower tragedy earlier this month, the EFL and its clubs have come together and will make a collective donation of £175,000 in support of all those affected. This has been announced this afternoon by both the EFL and several clubs.

The football community has come together since the tragedy and shown unity for the cause with this announcement from the EFL being the latest show of unity. The FA today announced plans to raise £1.25 million for the victims of the tragedy by using the proceeds from this year’s community shield between Arsenal and Chelsea on Sunday 6th August.

EFL clubs have been asked to contribute their share of the Community Shield proceeds to the cause and these will be donated alongside a significant donation from the EFL.

The horrendous incident has touched the hearts of people from all across both the nation and the world. Les Ferdinand, who currently operates as Queens Park Rangers’ Director of Football, is one of many individuals who have actively been involved in trying to help the victims of the tragic event.

Ferdinand himself grew up near the tower blocks and he has praised EFL clubs and the West London community for coming together to show support for those in need.

He said: “It is fantastic to see all EFL clubs showing their support for all those affected,

“For me it is personal, as the tower is right next to the estate where I grew up. Everyone at QPR was shocked and saddened to see the tragic events unfold at Grenfell Tower, a mile away from Loftus Road.

“QPR, our owners, and everyone connected to the club immediately pulled together to offer our stadium as a collection point for donations, and we were inundated not just with food, clothing, bedding, toys and toiletries, but with dozens of volunteers to sort through it.

“I’m incredibly proud of the West London community response and would particularly like to thank the QPR fans and local residents who gave their time to help at the stadium.

“Earlier this week we sent several van loads of donations to where they are needed, and over the next few months and years we stand ready to help those people affected as they recover from the loss of their homes and their loved ones.

“For me, this is what it means for us to be a community club, and we will do whatever we can to help.”

EFL Chief Executive Shaun Harvey added: “First and foremost, loved ones have been lost and homes destroyed so our thoughts are with everyone who has been affected. Tributes must also be made to the emergency services who bravely risked their lives to save others.

“In donating funds from the 2017 FA Community Shield, the football family is coming together to make a significant commitment to the cause. Such compassion and commitment is testament to the good will within football and the values it maintains in supporting communities in their times of need.”

All of us here at The 72 stand together with those affected by this horrific tragedy, send our best wishes to the victims and send our deepest condolences to those who have lost a loved one or loved ones.

 

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