A Burnley radio presenter has called upon football fans for help after a 14-year-old was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive type of cancer.
Jordan North has asked Clarets fans to take part in two prize draws, which have been organised on behalf of 14-year-old Lucy Wright, from Great Harwood.
Lucy’s parents, Carrie and Richard Wright, have been fundraising and used the money to take her to the States for treatment to help keep her in remission.
Lucy has to make two more trips to Pennsylvania to complete the treatment plan, which is set to finish in October 2025. However, the family have reached the point where they have exhausted the funds that were left and need support.
Burnley FC have been in touch with Lucy for some time now and, ahead of the new season, want to help get her to the USA for this treatment to give her the best possible chance of a bright and healthy future.
The club has organised two prize draws, offering fans the chance to win exclusive experiences and memorabilia while supporting the cause.
Jordan, Capital Breakfast co-presenter, shared a picture of himself with Lucy and said: “Calling all Clarets fans, please can you help Lucy?”.
The two draws being offered by Burnley FC are:
- The Burnley experience draw
An opportunity for two young Clarets (between the age of five and 12) to walk hand in hand through the tunnel with a first-team player for a Championship home game of the 2024/25 season. The winners will also receive a complimentary full home kit each, along with three hospitality tickets per winner for the Jimmy McIlroy Suite. There are two mascot packages available in the raffle.
- The Burnley merchandise draw
Get your hands on exclusive signed Burnley FC memorabilia - a must for any true Clarets collector.
Items include:
1. Burnley FC - 1st Team, signed home shirt from the 2022/23 Championship winning season - Framed
2. Burnley FC - 1st Team, signed away shirt from the 2022/23 Championship winning season - Framed
3. Burnley FC - Team signed 1st team football - In Perspex box from the 2022/23 Championship winning team
4. Burnley FC - Framed commemoration piece from Burnley beating Blackburn 3-0 at Turf Moor during the 2022/23 season including a section of the actual goal net
5. Burnley FC - 1st Team, signed home shirt from the 2023/24 season - Framed
6. Burnley FC - 1st Team, signed home shirt from the 2023/24 season - Framed
7. Burnley FC - Jacob Bruun Larsen's signed, match worn shirt from the Burnley v Nottingham Forest game (Sunday 19th May 2024) - Framed
8. Burnley FC - Josh Cullen's signed, match worn shirt from the Burnley v Nottingham Forest game (Sunday 19th May 2024) - Framed
9. Burnley FC - Match played football from the Burnley v Nottingham Forest home game, Sunday 19th May 2024
The raffle will go live on Tuesday, June 25, at 12pm and will end on Sunday, July 14 at 8pm.
The winners to be contacted by the Club on Monday, July 15.
Enter the draw at: burnleyexperiencedraw.com.
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