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Arsenal players star in fundraising film
Patrick Whyte18 Nov 2009
No it's not Arsene Wenger's new trick to scare the opposition but rather Arsenal's latest contribution to their chosen charity.
Arsenal quartet Cesc Fabregas, Theo Walcott, Andrey Arshavin and Bacary Sagna are the stars of a new film in aid of Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity (GOSH), the Gunners' Charity of the Season.
The light-hearted film sees the players and Club Manager Arsène Wenger join forces with four patients from the Hospital as they embark upon the streets of London to fundraise for the charity. Fundraising Day' reflects the players' support for the children and their families who are treated at the world-renowned Hospital as they will be donating a day's wages to help raise funds on Sunday 29th November when Arsenal dedicates its Premier League match against Chelsea Football Club to the Charity.
The Club is encouraging supporters to give what they can through the Be a Gooner. Be a Giver.' campaign which has a £500,000 fundraising target over the 2009/10 season and this dedicated matchday will be a milestone for the partnership on the road to achieving this goal.
Arsenal Captain, Cesc Fabregas who stars in the advert and is donating a day's wages said: “I visited Great Ormond Street Hospital back in August so I know what this means to the charity and the patients. I encourage all supporters to follow our lead and give what they can. This advert is a bit of fun for the players and we hope supporters enjoy it, but there is a very real message in it about helping this Hospital and we hope to raise lots of money for this worthwhile cause.”
Arsenal Manager, Arsène Wenger added: “The team and I have met some patients from Great Ormond Street Hospital on several occasions throughout the partnership so far and we're all struck by the strength and courage they show in fighting their illnesses. We understand the importance of helping to improve the facilities at the Hospital and we're encouraging all Arsenal fans to help in whatever way they can. The dedicated matchday highlights the work of the Charity and gives players, staff and supporters the chance to do something, however small, to help reach this target.”
