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Clarets fans show amazing support for fantastic cause

2022-05-09T07:00:00.000Z

WORLD AUTISM ACCEPTANCE WEEK: THANK YOU

Clarets fans show amazing support for fantastic cause

2022-05-09T07:00:00.000Z

Clarets fans show amazing support for fantastic cause

Burnley Football Club would like to thank all club supporters for their recent support of World Autism Awareness Week.

Earlier this season, the Club partnered with the National Autistic Society to undertake a number of activities to raise money for this fantastic cause.

The National Autistic Society is the UK's leading charity for Autistic people and their families. They provide information, guidance and support, and campaign for improved rights, services and opportunities to help create a society that works for autistic people.

Burnley FC organised a number of activities to promote the campaign in the lead up to the home fixture against Man City back in April. These included the first-team wearing the charity's t-shirts during their warm up, and the Club's eSports team holding a 60-hour marathon streaming challenge on Twitch.

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In addition, the match shirts worn by the Clarets in their Premier League game against Man City were signed and auctioned off, with the full proceeds being donated to the National Autistic Society.

Thank you for your support and generosity, over £3,505 was raised across these activities for the charity.

Autism is a lifelong disability which affects how people communicate and interact with the world. There are around 700,000 autistic people in the UK. Because it's a spectrum, every autistic person is different and will have their own strengths and face varying challenges. Some autistic children and adults require 24-hour care and support, others may need clearer communication or a little longer to do things at school or work.

For information and guidance on autism or to get involved, visit autism.org.uk.

Burnley Football Club also partnered with Burnley FC in the Community for the recent Burnley v Aston Villa game at Turf Moor. These match worn shirts are also up for auction now, more information can be found by clicking here.