Maddison - He's Not a Bad Lad,,,,,

[davieG]

...........despite all the bad press he gets,

 

https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/james-maddison-donates-big-sum-6507352

 

 

James Maddison donates big sum to send young girl battling leukaemia on dream Disney World trip
The Leicester City midfielder has taken the fundraiser over its £20,000 goal to allow seven-year-old Violet Westwood to go to Florida after months of chemotherapy

ByJordan Blackwell
19:55, 17 JAN 2022
 

Leicester City's James Maddison celebrates scoring his side's second goal during the Emirates FA Cup third round match at the King Power Stadium, Leicester. (Image: PA)

James Maddison has fulfilled a young girl’s dreams by paying £2,500 to help her go to Disney World after months battling leukaemia.

The family and friends of seven-year-old Violet Westwood have been fundraising to take her to Florida following a diagnosis of acute lymphoblastic leukaemia last April.

On Monday night, Leicester City midfielder made a four-figure donation to take the fundraiser’s total above the £20,000 goal.

England defender Tyrone Mings and former Three Lions captain Alan Shearer have also donated, with Violet now able to go on her dream holiday.

Violet, from Halesowen in the West Midlands, has been in and out of hospital undergoing chemotherapy since her diagnosis, and her course is not due to conclude until 2023.

Writing on the fundraising page, Violet’s family and friends say: “We are looking for any donations to take her to Disney World Florida to fulfil her dreams.

“Throughout the whole process since April she has been so so brave and just to see her smile would be worth every penny.”

The goal has now been met thanks to Maddison’s donation, while the 25-year-old also invited Violet and her family to a City match.

He said: “Have just donated the remaining £2500 to take Violet to her goal of £20,000. I hope that brave young girl can enjoy Disney World Florida and kick cancer’s backside.

“I don’t know if Violet or her family have social media but if she would ever like to come to a Leicester game as my guest, me and this fantastic club would welcome her with open arms.”

Matthew Bennett, who has helped organise the fundraising page, replied: “Wow, I take my hat off to you! Thank you so so much for your kind donation. It means the world to us! You are a true gentleman.”

Violet’s family hope to take her to Disney World in October, while donations over the £20,000 goal will be given to Birmingham Children’s Hospital.

[davieG]

I see some Merc readings are accusing him of publicity seeking even though England defender Tyrone Mings and former Three Lions captain Alan Shearer have also donated have publicly donated - the lad just can't win.

[dannythefox]

Always nice when footballers do this, some will slag him/them off but they don’t have to do it. 

[Nalis]

He was very close to a little girl (Norwich fan) who died of cancer if I recall correctly. Still did a lot for her even after moving to us.

[turlo]

15 minutes ago, davieG said:

I see some Merc readings are accusing him of publicity seeking even though England defender Tyrone Mings and former Three Lions captain Alan Shearer have also donated have publicly donated - the lad just can't win.

 There were over 100 new donors within a few hours of Maddison making his post about the fund, which helped raise awareness of the cause. 

[MarriedaLeicesterGirl]

24 minutes ago, davieG said:

I see some Merc readings are accusing him of publicity seeking even though England defender Tyrone Mings and former Three Lions captain Alan Shearer have also donated have publicly donated - the lad just can't win.

And the Merc readers have done what to help the kid go to Disney World? I am sick of people who do nothing to help others, but are quick to question the motives of those who do.

[AKCJ]

39 minutes ago, davieG said:

I see some Merc readings are accusing him of publicity seeking even though England defender Tyrone Mings and former Three Lions captain Alan Shearer have also donated have publicly donated - the lad just can't win.

How much of a bitter, twisted twat do you have to be to criticise someone donating their money to ease the suffering of an 7 year old child battling with leukemia? 

 

I ****ing hate people like that, I really do.

 

[Beechey]

1 hour ago, turlo said:

 There were over 100 new donors within a few hours of Maddison making his post about the fund, which helped raise awareness of the cause. 

I checked the sum just after he posted and again this morning, it's up by nearly £7000. How anyone can have a go at him for bringing it more publicity is beyond me.

[AKCJ]

2 minutes ago, Beechey said:

I checked the sum just after he posted and again this morning, it's up by nearly £7000. How anyone can have a go at him for bringing it more publicity is beyond me.

Even if nobody else donated, it's still a brilliant thing he's done.

[LinekersLugs]

I know a Leicester legend has donated £155,000 to a childrens charity over the last 3 years and NO one knows about it, and he doesn’t want anyone knowing about it, he wouldn’t be the type to throw a PARTY over it 👍

[rachhere]

15 minutes ago, LinekersLugs said:

I know a Leicester legend has donated £155,000 to a childrens charity over the last 3 years and NO one knows about it, and he doesn’t want anyone knowing about it, he wouldn’t be the type to throw a PARTY over it 👍

That doesn't surprise me in the slightest. His other half also seems very active with charity work. 

[turkish14]

The stick madders gets is so bang out of order. As others have said he is damned if he does, damned if he don’t. 
 

we all make mistakes growing up, but underneath it, madders seems a top lad with priorities now getting into the right place. 
 

there will be more people posting over his form, supposedly attitude or dress sense then they will posting in a positive thread like this. Which says it all really.

[turkish14]

20 minutes ago, LinekersLugs said:

I know a Leicester legend has donated £155,000 to a childrens charity over the last 3 years and NO one knows about it, and he doesn’t want anyone knowing about it, he wouldn’t be the type to throw a PARTY over it 👍

And credit to him, another unsung hero. 
 

Whether footballers donate for publicity or not, it’s donating to an amazing cause that they could choose not to donate too.

 

There are plenty of other players that do not donate at all. 

[Arriba Los Zorros]

2 hours ago, MarriedaLeicesterGirl said:

And the Merc readers have done what to help the kid go to Disney World? I am sick of people who do nothing to help others, but are quick to question the motives of those who do.

Best post of the year to date IMO. 

[rachhere]

https://www.instagram.com/p/B3xlD9Khu5-/

https://www.instagram.com/p/B3xlHS1B7mj/

 

Proud to have this guy representing us. 

Edited 18 January 2022 by rachhere

[eblair]

3 hours ago, davieG said:

I see some Merc readings are accusing him of publicity seeking even though England defender Tyrone Mings and former Three Lions captain Alan Shearer have also donated have publicly donated - the lad just can't win.

also think his argument about bringing more awareness to her cause and therefore more donations was extremly valid

 

he's maybe a bit of flash git, but he's a good bloke

[lcfc278]

8 minutes ago, rachhere said:

https://www.instagram.com/p/B3xlD9Khu5-/

https://www.instagram.com/p/B3xlHS1B7mj/

 

Proud to have this guy representing us. 

What a top lad, you just can't fake stuff like this, he genuinely cares. Very proud that he plays for us.

[Dames]

15 minutes ago, eblair said:

also think his argument about bringing more awareness to her cause and therefore more donations was extremly valid

 

he's maybe a bit of flash git, but he's a good bloke

Outside of football he comes across as a very good bloke. With football he does come across as egotistical but when you want to be as good as he does it comes with the territory sometimes.

 

People can't separate the person and the footballer though and the bashing he's getting for this is massively out of order. 

[Tommy G]

Him donating £2.5K (assuming hes on £100K a week) is in % terms like someone doniting £12.50 on £26K a year. It's not like hes chucked a quid in. Fair play to him

[davieG]

Just now, Tommy G said:

Him donating £2.5K (assuming hes on £100K a week) is in % terms like someone doniting £12.50 on £26K a year. It's not like hes chucked a quid in. Fair play to him

The amount was determined by how much was needed to reach the £20k which I understand had stalled somewhat, Maybe he'd have given more if needed.

[turtmcfly]

41 minutes ago, rachhere said:

https://www.instagram.com/p/B3xlD9Khu5-/

https://www.instagram.com/p/B3xlHS1B7mj/

 

Proud to have this guy representing us. 

 

Time for me to go for a quiet walk in the sunshine I think

 

[GlennyFox55]

4 minutes ago, Tommy G said:

Him donating £2.5K (assuming hes on £100K a week) is in % terms like someone doniting £12.50 on £26K a year. It's not like hes chucked a quid in. Fair play to him

People always seem to judge donations by the loss it causes the donor rather than the benefit that is gained by the beneficiary. 

[filbertway]

 

[Chrysalis]

I dont think he is publicity seeking and is genuine, so is good for him and the young girl, but of course I dont see it as any more special than someone on min wage donating a fiver to a homeless dude.  I just keep the perspective.

[Foxxed]

1 hour ago, Chrysalis said:

I dont think he is publicity seeking and is genuine, so is good for him and the young girl, but of course I dont see it as any more special than someone on min wage donating a fiver to a homeless dude.  I just keep the perspective.

A fiver from someone on minimum is great. Madders is famous though. Everything he does, good and bad, is sprayed all over the press. No escaping it.