Dunk, Gilmour, Steele and van Hecke head to hospice and care home

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The four players were on hand to spread some Christmas cheer.

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2023-12-22T11:00:00Z

Jan Paul van Hecke and Lewis Dunk visited Hallmark Maycroft Manor Luxury Care Home.

Albion's men's first-team players visited Chestnut Tree House and Hallmark Maycroft Manor Care Home in Brighton to deliver gifts and goodwill ahead of Christmas Day.

Billy Gilmour, Jason Steele and Gully met families at Chestnut Tree House near Arundel, which cares for children and young people with a life-limiting condition who live in Sussex and South East Hampshire.

The two players signed autographs and handed out Christmas presents, specially selected for the needs of each child, before touring the hospice. They also played a few games of EA Sports FC with the children.

Jason Steele with a young Albion fan at Chestnut Tree House.

Billy said, "“It was fantastic to have the opportunity to meet the children and families at the Chestnut Tree House and get a glimpse first-hand into the incredible things that happen there.”

Chestnut Tree House's activities team lead Jack Northeast said of the visit, “We have lots of Albion fans at Chestnut Tree House and the visit has brought so much joy to the children and their families. We’d like to thank the players for their kindness and generosity in spending so much time with us, especially at such a busy time for the team.”

Billy Gilmour meets a young fan at Chestnut Tree House.

Lewis Dunk and Jan Paul van Hecke headed to Hallmark Maycroft Manor in Brighton to visit residents and families.

Lewis said, “This year, it was a different trip for me and JP to a care home, but it was still a nice experience to visit the residents and their families and talk football. Some of them were very knowledgeable about the game and it was nice to spend some quality time there."

The pair handed out goodies and signed plenty of Albion shirts with Christmas Day just around the corner.