Young Wishaw footballers hand over whole host of presents to kids charity

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Young Wishaw footballers have played their part in helping those less fortunate than themselves this Christmas.Cambusnethan Talbot Red’s 2012 side handed over a whole host of presents to Les Hoey at the DreamMaker Foundation earlier this week.The club raised money through a World Cup predictor game and after deciding to support a local charity they opted to help Les and his team who gave kids with life-limiting illnesses the chance to fulfill their dreams.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android A spokesman for the team told Lanarkshire Live: “The boys were all given money and who they had to buy a gift for, whether it be a boy or a girl.“All the boys responded to it brilliantly, as we knew they would, and we got the chance to hand over the gifts to Les himself.“As coaches and parents we couldn’t be prouder of them all.

Not only have they came a long way on the pitch these last few months but also off the pitch as well.“They are a credit to themselves and their families.

A great bunch of boys who have shown the true meaning of a community club.”Angela Cook, from the DreamMaker Foundation, said: “We were super grateful to receive gifts that the boys chose themselves for our wee DreamMakers.“This support from a local team means the world to us and the fantastic gifts will put lots of smiles on little faces