City launches Christmas campaign to give the gift of football | OneFootball

Manchester City is delighted to announce the launch of its new festive campaign, which will see the Club team up with fans to give young people the gift of football.

'0161 Christmas Calling' creates an opportunity for fans to come together with the Club to support its charity and local children's hospitals.

For every purchase a fan makes from a range of selected retail items*, including the '0161' inspired PUMA home kit for the 2024/25 season, the Club will donate £5 to its charity, City in the Community (CITC) (registered charity no. 1139229).

This year's Christmas retail shop is open now, in store and online, featuring new festive gifts for 2024. Items which include a £5 donation to City in the Community through the Christmas campaign are:

SHOP AND SUPPORT CITC

Manchester City is also matching any additional donations made to the charity, to help increase overall funds up to the value of £75,000**.

Fans can donate at the tills in the stadium store or when checking out online during their purchase journey for match tickets or via this donation page.

Funds raised will go towards supporting CITC's existing programmes and a new year-round project with the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital and Ronald McDonald House, including a refurbished space for patients to play football.

DONATE AND WE'LL MATCH IT

Commenting on the launch, City in the Community CEO, Michael Geary, said: "We are delighted that the Club has, once again, committed to making a difference in the local area by supporting its charity. By teaming up with the fans, this campaign will have significant impact on our ability to support young people in Manchester.

"For the first time, patients and their families will be able to enjoy free CITC sessions all year round, focused on enhancing physical and mental wellbeing. The campaign will also bolster our commitment to regenerating on-site spaces for the children to play - an extension of the multi-year 'Healthy Goals' initiative - as well as supporting the charity's existing 18 programmes.

"'0616 Christmas Calling' encapsulates the community values of Manchester City and builds upon the success of last year's campaign, which funded the equivalent of 5,760 hours of CITC mentoring.'"

Elsewhere, City in the Community will also be delivering a calendar of festive activities in December to support families who need it most.

This includes donating free Christmas Day meals to foodbanks and welcoming hundreds of local people to the City Football Academy for various celebrations.

Manchester City will also continue its annual support for the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital through donating gifts to children who are staying in hospital over the festive period.

NOMINATE DESERVING CITYZENS

Cityzens can also nominate fellow Cityzens and City-loving friends or family who deserve an unforgettable treat this Christmas, in the annual Cityzens Christmas Surprise campaign, with nominations open now here.

To shop and support City in the Community this Christmas, visit: www.mancity.com/shop

For more information, visit www.mancity.com/ChristmasCalling

*Fair Isle Christmas jumper, 4 in a row Christmas jumper, Gonk plush, Santa teddy plush, Bertie plush, Manchester City’s PUMA home kit for the 2024/25 season.

**MCFC will donate £5 for each product* sold and will match donations made to Manchester City F.C. City in the Community Foundation (registered charity no. 1139229) during the period of 07 November 2024 to 31 December 2024 up to a maximum of £75,000 in total.