Region rallies to support Bradley Lowery
People across the North East have come out in force to support Bradley Lowery, 5, who is battling Neuroblastoma.
People across the North East have come out in force to support Bradley Lowery, 5, who is battling Neuroblastoma.
A Newcastle United fan page is supporting terminally ill Bradley Lowery who is a Sunderland fan.
The page organiser, Samantha Rees, says 'rivalry does not come into' it and she'd like to see fans clap in the 5th minute of the upcoming game to support Bradley.
"When I saw the news about Bradley yesterday I was moved to tears. Such a young and beautiful boy. This page has been campaigning for 5th minute applause and singing his name. I'm a parent myself and hope that Bradley's family will take some comfort that we are all thinking of them. Football rivalry doesn't even come into it."
Supporters of both Sunderland and Newcastle will play in the match to raise funds for County Durham five-year-old Bradley Lowery
Almost fifty thousand cards sent from from all around the world have helped to make Bradley Lowery's Christmas wish come true.