York City sell programmes for coronavirus call-off to help NHS charity

York City are selling copies of the programme they produced for their first match cancelled due to coronavirus to raise money for the NHS.
By Stuart Rayner
Published 31st Mar 2020, 19:03 BST
Updated 31st Mar 2020, 19:04 BST
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The Minstermen had been due to host Altrincham in a Conference North game on March 14, but with both clubs having members of staff in self-isolation after showing symptoms of covid-19, the game never took place.

Two days later, National League fixtures were suspended until April 3, a date which has now been put back indefinitely.

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York donated the food prepared for the game to the Changing Lives charity and have now put the programmes on sale in aid of the NHS Charities COVID-19 Urgent Appeal.

Programmes cost £3, plus an added donation of at least £2m and can be purchased from the club's online store here. As well as getting a programme, buyers will be entered into a draw to win a home shirt signed by the players and management.

The price includes the cost of delivery when bought alone.

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