Historic Derby saw North East unite for purpose beyond football
While the Black Cats faced the Magpies for the first time in eight years in league competition, the official charities of the North East rivals united behind a greater cause.
Signed shirts, boots, and books from Sunderland AFC players past and present are up for grabs in the latest round of Foundation of Light prize draws on Crowdfunder.
Crowdfunder draws offer supporters the chance to win prizes by buying entries into a random draw, with the proceeds helping the Foundation deliver inclusive sport, play, and education across the North East.
Among the unique memorabilia up for grabs is a signed Luke O’Nien shirt bundle including a match-prepared home shirt and warm-up shirt from Foundation of Light Day, worn boots signed by Dan Ballard, and a signed copy of Jordan Henderson’s autobiography.
Each £5 donation earns one draw entry while a £10 donation gives you three chances to win.
Here’s how your money could help the Foundation of Light:
Two limited edition shirts signed by Mr Sunderland himself, including a match-prepared Sunderland AFC home shirt featuring the Heart on your Sleeve patches and awarm-up shirt from last season's Foundation of Light Day.
Match-worn Puma boots donated and signed by the Sunderland AFC and Northern Ireland centre-back.
Jordan Henderson's self-titled Autobiography signed by the former Sunderland, Liverpool and England star.
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