The incredible gesture Duncan Watmore has made to those in need in Sunderland

A GoFundMe page, started by supporters’ website Roker Report, encouraged people to donate ahead of the festive season – with an initial target of £2,000 set, to be split between Sunderland Community Soup Kitchen and the Sunderland Foodbank.

But that target was quickly surpassed, with Sunderland fans coming out in their droves to donate to the worthy cause.

And as of the morning on Wednesday, December 5, over £6,300 had been raised for the two organisations as over 320 supporters pledged donations.

In addition to the stunning figure raised by the fans, Watmore and his family have donated an additional £1,000 to the soup kitchen as they bid to do their bit over the Christmas period.

Confirming their stunning gesture, a tweet from Roker Report said: “Thank you to the Watmore family, who have donated £1000 which will go straight to the Sunderland Community Soup Kitchen rather than to our GoFundMe page.

“What a superb gesture. This money will change lives.”

Sunderland Foodbank also offered their thanks to supporters, while admitting they were ‘blown away’ by the level of donations.

“We're blown away by everyone's kindness and generosity,” they tweeted.

“Thank you so much to everyone who donated. You're helping to make a massive difference to help local people in crisis.”

A new target of £8,000 has now been set, and supporters can donate by CLICKING HERE.