CHARLTON: Footballers hand out presents to sick children in hospital (From News Shopper)
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CHARLTON: Footballers hand out presents to sick children in hospital
8:20am Thursday 24th December 2009 in
CHARLTON footballers spread Christmas cheer when visiting sick children at a hospital.
Players such as Jonjo Shelvey, Izale McLeod and Therry Racon were handing out presents and goody bags during their visit to a children’s ward at Queen Elizabeth II Hospital in Woolwich.
The Charlton first-team squad was out in force signing autographs and posing for photos as part of the club’s annual trip to local hospitals.
Half of the squad left the training ground in Sparrows Lane, New Eltham, to visit Queen Mary's Hospital in Sidcup with the remainder visiting Queen Elizabeth II Hospital.
A spokesman for the south london healthcare NHS trust said: “We were delighted Charlton were able to visit the children’s wards.
“Many of the kids are Charlton fans or football fans and it means a lot to them to see their heroes in person. The footballers were great with the kids.”
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Engin Kirl age 7 with brother Erdogan Kirl age 3 receive their presents from the players
Yolande and Tobias De Klerk with Lana De Klerk 2 weeks old and Reuben De Klerk age 2 with the Charlton players.
Stephen Cook age 16 meets the Charlton players
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skankingtony says...
12:49pm Thu 24 Dec 09
during testing times for them.
Its a nice touch at christmas
it shows class