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BRADFORD City players have helped create 'special memories' during a visit to Marie Curie Hospice.
Midfielder Bobby Pointon and goalkeeper Zac Hadi spent time with patients and staff at the Bradford hospice on Maudsley Street during Hospice Care Week, an annual event that raises awareness of hospice services across the UK.
Charlotte Buchan, AHP manager at Marie Curie, said: "It was wonderful to welcome Bobby and Zac from Bradford City AFC to the hospice.
"Many of our staff and patients are big football fans and passionate Bradford City supporters, so their visit meant so much to us all.
"Small moments of joy and connection like this can make a huge difference - especially to people at the end of life, and their loved ones - and this is a perfect example of that.
"We’re so grateful to the players for taking the time to be here and for helping our patients and their loved ones to create such special memories together."
During the visit, the players spoke with patients and learned about the hospice’s services, which include inpatient and outpatient care, bereavement support, and physiotherapy.
One patient, who is a regular day therapy attendee and a dedicated Bradford City AFC supporter, described the visit as a "surreal moment" after having his shirt signed by the players.
Darcie Sugden-Brook, a community youth mentor at the Bradford City FC Community Foundation, said: "We at the Bradford City FC Community Foundation get to see first-hand the impact our club and our charity can have in our community, and it was a pleasure to visit the Marie Curie hospice with Bobby and Zac."
The Marie Curie Hospice in Bradford is marking its 25th anniversary this year.
Since opening in 2001, it has provided care and support to thousands of people living with a terminal illness across Yorkshire.