Everton's Anthony Gordon made a generous donation to a food bank.Getty/Everton FC
- English Premier League clubs have been doing their bit for charity this Christmas.
- Clubs have been visiting hospices, donating food, and auctioning memorabilia.
Leeds United
According to Leeds Live, Leeds United donated $36,000 to children's charity Cash for Kids, which helps provides Christmas gifts to disadvantaged children.
The donation ensures over 1,000 children wake up on Christmas day with something to unwrap.
"It really is amazing. It means so much to our challenge," said an employee working for the charity.
"It's an outstanding amount of money. It means the world to us and to the children we'll be supporting with this money."
AFC Bournemouth
In December, Bournemouth's Cherries Community Fund donated $13,000 to the local community in its latest donation drive.
The money has helped provide computer equipment at a Cancer Trust, supply Warm Parcels for the vulnerable in the community, and purchase a playground climbing course for a school, the club said.
Since it started, the total donated by the fund now stands at $227,000.
Manchester United
Early in December, Manchester United hosted a sleepout in the iconic Munich Tunnel at Old Trafford to support those facing hardship this winter.
"Sixty supporters swapped their beds for a sleeping bag, uniting to raise vital funds and awareness for young people experiencing poverty and difficulty during the winter months," said the club.
Funds raised from the event were split between the United's own charity, the Manchester United Foundation, and Centrepoint, a charity that supports homeless young people.
Everton
Several Everton stars visited Claire House Children's Hospice and Zoe's Place Baby Hospice in the week leading up to Christmas.
Amadou Onana and Asmir Begovic headed to Claire House, where they chatted with the children and gave out gifts.
Club captain Seamus Coleman and Tom Davies were guests at Zoe's Place, the only hospice in the UK that caters specifically to babies.
"It's always a special experience," said Begovic. "We're in a very fortunate position in that we can come here and spread a bit of joy and see the kids and parents in what is a difficult time for them.
"If we can play our part in creating a positive experience for the children, their families, and the staff and spread a bit of festive cheer then it's something we do with great pleasure," he added.
Elsewhere at Everton, young forward Anthony Gordon was spotted buying trolleys full of food at a local supermarket before personally delivering the haul to a food bank.
Arsenal
Arsenal is hosting a Christmas Day for young people who have previously been in care, providing a safe place with a hot meal and fun activities.
"We want care experienced people to live in a world where they don't feel isolated and in a society full of stigma," said Kadeema Woodbyrne, founder and chief executive of Go Forward Youth, a charity dedicated to supporting care leavers, which works with Arsenal to organize the day.
Wolverhampton Wanderers
Wolves have been auctioning off club memorabilia to raise money for the club's foundation, which helps people of all ages and abilities across the city.
Items up for grabs include a match-worn Rainbow captain's armband signed by Ruben Neves, a match ball from a Europa League tie, and a ball signed by the current men's squad.
The Wolves Foundation has also been running a shoebox appeal – collecting new toys and gifts from individuals and businesses, which are then distributed to local charities.
