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Manchester’s Premier League football clubs, Manchester United and Manchester City, have come together to donate £1 million to the We Love Manchester Emergency Fund, set up after Monday’s terror attack at the Manchester Arena.
The emergency fund, backed by the Lord Mayor of Manchester in partnership with the British Red Cross, was set up to provide funds to the families of the 22 people who died and the 64 people injured.
Funds for the families of victims have now reached more than £3 million after the We Love Manchester fund — which had raised close to £800,000 before the football clubs’ donations — combined with a campaign started by the Manchester Evening News, which has achieved donations of around £1.3 million.
“The barbarism of Monday evening’s attack has shocked everyone,” Ed Woodward, Executive Vice-Chairman of Manchester United said.
“Our clubs are right at the heart of our local communities in Manchester and it is right that we present a unified response to this tragedy.
“The money will help, of course but the work of the two clubs and their respective foundation and community scheme can build on the fantastic spirit that Mancunians have shown in the immediate aftermath.”
Khaldoon Al Mubarak, chairman of Manchester City, added: “We have all been humbled by the strength and solidarity shown by the people of Manchester in the days since the attack.
“The hope of both our clubs is that our donation will go some small way to alleviate the daunting challenges faced by those directly affected and that our acting together will serve as a symbol to the world of the unbreakable strength of the spirit of Manchester.”
The British Red Cross started the appeal with a £50,000 donation. At the latest count, the fund exceeds £3 million.
To donate, visit Justgiving.
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