Stewart Donald reveals details of classy Sunderland gesture

Last year more than 1,650 tickets were gifted and Donald has doubled his contribution by donating 100 tickets to the city-wide cause.

The original idea came from season card holder Simon Baty. Sunderland play Bolton Wanderers on Boxing Day.

Donald said: “I was overwhelmed by the incredible generosity displayed by the Sunderland family in 2018, so I’m once again proud to be supporting such a spirited cause.

“For many people within our community, Christmas can be a challenging time, so as a football club, it’s vital that we understand the important role that we can play in supporting those who support us.

“Over the next month, SAFC will be backing various charities in order to tackle the real issues facing our city, and I look forward to seeing our supporters once again demonstrate why they are the best in the land.

“From donating tickets to helping us raise awareness, everybody has a part to play no matter how small, because together, we can make a real difference to many this Christmas.”

Gift of Football tickets are priced at £15 and can be donated by clicking here.

Supporters are advised to select ‘digital’ from the delivery options when checking out to ensure they are not charged a postage fee.

Regular tickets for Sunderland’s Boxing Day fixture against Bolton will be on sale from Monday.