Leeds United fans affected by cancer will be able to join rehabilitation sessions led by players as part of a new initiative which will see them link up with a cancer charity.
The Whites have announced Yorkshire Cancer Research as the club’s official charity partner for the 2020/21 season. Dr Kathryn Scott, from the charity, said the training sessions would show how exercise can help fight cancer.
She said: “We all know Leeds United fans are up there with the best in the world and we can’t wait to let them know all about the work we’re doing to save lives in Yorkshire.
“As the year progresses, we’ll have opportunities for fans affected by cancer to get involved, including the chance to take part in a cancer rehabilitation training session led by the players to showcase how exercise after a cancer diagnosis can help stop cancer coming back.
“This is a fantastic opportunity for the charity to raise awareness of our aim to make sure people with cancer in our region are diagnosed as early as possible and have access to the very best treatments. With the support of Leeds United fans, we will save more lives in Yorkshire.”
The newly-promoted Premier League side will also be looking to raise awareness to help people get diagnosed early. The charity states that 594 people are diagnosed with cancer in Yorkshire every week.
Paul Bell, executive director at Leeds United, said: "So many people across the city of Leeds have either been affected or lost loved ones to cancer and the work the charity is conducting is vital for the region.
"As a club, we are committed to the local community and if we can help to raise awareness among our supporter base and save just one life, then this collaboration will have made a huge difference.
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