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Nov 2020
Harrogate illustrator designs Leeds United charity Christmas card
A Harrogate illustrator has designed a Leeds United Christmas card to raise money for Yorkshire Cancer Research.
Graeme Bandeira's wintry scene features the iconic Billy Bremner statue wearing a blue Santa hat at Elland Road, with Yorkshire Cancer Research’s rose on the East Stand.
The cards are being sold in packs of five for £6, with £2 from each pack donated to Yorkshire Cancer Research, which is based in Harrogate.
Leeds United, who have many supporters in the Harrogate district, began a charity partnership with Yorkshire Cancer Research in September to raise awareness of the organisation's work.
Dr Kathryn Scott, chief executive at Yorkshire Cancer Research, said:
Mr Bandeira said:
Money raised from the cards will fund research, end of life care and cancer screening.
The packs of cards can be bought online here or in any of the five Leeds United stores if they are allowed to reopen before Christmas.
Mr Bandeira is also auctioning the original artwork on eBay to raise will be donated to Yorkshire Cancer Research. To make a bid, click here.
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Paul Bell, executive director at Leeds United, said:
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