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ALEX YOUNG

Brighton pay tribute to NHS with special shirt as Steven Alzate helps families in Colombia

Brighton and Hove Albion have designed a special shirt to pay tribute to the NHS and key workers during the coronavirus pandemic.

The home kit features a 'Thank You NHS' message across the front, replacing the usual American Express sponsor, with 'Thank You Key Workers' on the sleeve.

Profits from the limited-edition design will go towards NHS charities via the club's Albion As One fund, with a number donated to worked at seven NHS trusts in Sussex.

Albion chief executive Paul Barber said: “Every day we are grateful for the incredible sacrifices being made by frontline healthcare and other key workers up and down the country.

“We wanted to show our thanks and boost the new charitable fund, Albion As One, and so we felt this was the best possible way to show just how proud we are of the NHS and all key workers."

Meanwhile, Brighton youngster Steven Alzate helping starving families in his native Colombia.

He told The Sun: "It means a lot to help my people, especially now during lockdown as they will need it even more. I am blessed to be in a position where I can help others in need during such a hard time."

He added: "“My father and brother tell me how resources of food and drink are limited. Some families are even going hungry as they don’t want to leave their homes in case they catch the virus.

"We have estimated that we have managed to provide for around 100 families."

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