A FOOTBALLER has shown his support for a campaign to raise money to fund ten specialist beds for a hospice.

Boro's Adam Clayton called into the inpatient unit at Teesside Hospice to see for himself the urgency for beds which cost £4,500 each.

The nursing team, including nurse practitioner Mandy Burns, are appealing for the support of their community to help raise enough money to upgrade to newer, more advanced specialist beds to ensure maximum comfort for all patients.

The midfielder said: “When I heard about Teesside Hospice’s Patient Comfort Appeal, I became aware of how important it is to have the right specialist bed for every person who comes to stay. None of us know when our friends or family members may be in a position to need the amazing care provided by Mandy and the nursing team – and we would all want our loved ones to feel as rested and as comfortable as possible.

"On match day, on March 30 at the Riverside, me and the rest of the lads are asking our supporters to donate to the Patient Comfort Appeal for Teesside Hospice. We are having a ‘Bring a quid day’ with bucket collections in the grounds and hope everyone will dig deep so we can help fund the specialist beds that they so desperately need.”

For information or to make a donation call 01642-811143 or visit www.teessidehospice.org