LIVERPOOL footballer Sami Hyypia today forked out almost £23,000 to rescue a Merseyside hospital charity appeal.
The iconic Reds defender stepped in to make up the shortfall for a playroom at a new Arrowe Park children’s accommodation complex.
It is being named after the late broadcaster Phil Easton, who died last month aged 59.
The 35-year-old heard about Radio City’s Cash for Charity appeal to help fund a seven-room £850,000 Ronald McDonald House in Wirral.
Today big-hearted Finn Hyypia told the ECHO: “My youngest boy was born in Arrowe Park and from my own experience I know the fantastic work that the staff do.
“As a parent myself I realise how difficult it must be if a child is being treated in hospital for a serious illness and I wanted to make some contribution to enable this facility to be built.”
After hearing about the appeal Sami rang the radio station and promised to meet any shortfall needed to reach the £50,000 target.
Radio City breakfast DJ Simon Ross said: “This is incredibly generous of Sami. We can't thank him enough.
“His kindness will help families across Merseyside - regardless of what football team they support!”
Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez and defender Jamie Carragher got behind the appeal by recording messages of support.
And Reds captain Steven Gerrard is set to donate his shirt from next week’s Real Madrid Champions League clash at Anfield.
The Ronald McDonald House is due to be built at the Wirral hospital later this year giving parents and families of sick youngster’s a free place to stay. Tranmere boss Ronnie Moore and TV star Ricky Tomlinson are also supporting the project.
The iconic Reds defender stepped in to make up the shortfall for a playroom at a new Arrowe Park children’s accommodation complex.
It is being named after the late broadcaster Phil Easton, who died last month aged 59.
The 35-year-old heard about Radio City’s Cash for Charity appeal to help fund a seven-room £850,000 Ronald McDonald House in Wirral.
Today big-hearted Finn Hyypia told the ECHO: “My youngest boy was born in Arrowe Park and from my own experience I know the fantastic work that the staff do.
“As a parent myself I realise how difficult it must be if a child is being treated in hospital for a serious illness and I wanted to make some contribution to enable this facility to be built.”
After hearing about the appeal Sami rang the radio station and promised to meet any shortfall needed to reach the £50,000 target.
Radio City breakfast DJ Simon Ross said: “This is incredibly generous of Sami. We can't thank him enough.
“His kindness will help families across Merseyside - regardless of what football team they support!”
Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez and defender Jamie Carragher got behind the appeal by recording messages of support.
And Reds captain Steven Gerrard is set to donate his shirt from next week’s Real Madrid Champions League clash at Anfield.
The Ronald McDonald House is due to be built at the Wirral hospital later this year giving parents and families of sick youngster’s a free place to stay. Tranmere boss Ronnie Moore and TV star Ricky Tomlinson are also supporting the project.
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