Tristar F.C. raise over £3,000 for Western Trust by 'Staying home and shaving domes!'

With the coronavirus pandemic forcing sports team of all disciplines off the pitch, Tristar decided to use their free time to aid all the frontline heroes in the NHS while still following guidelines over social distancing .

Hence the 'Stay Home and Shave Your Dome' idea was born with coaches, members, parents and guardians, friends and family of the club throwing their flowing locks behind the concept and shaving their heads in the name of charity.

"Tristar Boys' FC would like to thank all its coaches, members, parents and guardians, friends and family for helping to raise funds for the Western Trust," explained a spokesperson.

"We embarked on a fundraiser to raise money for the Western Health and Social Care Trust to help ou r frontline workers battling the Covid-19 virus. Many of our coaches, parents and players stepped up and took on the challenge 'To stay at Home and Shave Your Dome'.

"We would like to say a massive thank you to all for raising a fantastic amount of money and to all those who contributed. Additionally, Tristar FC would also like to extend a big 'thank you' to Christy McGeehan and all those associated with Phoenix FC who carried out their own fundraiser and raised £300.

"They were happy to add this sum to our total, bringing it up to £3,010."

Committee members from the club presented the funds to the Western Health and Social Care Trust last week.

"Initially the plan was to purchase PPE and donate it to the Trust," explained the Tristar spokesperson, "However, having discussed this with the Trust, they preferred that we donate the funds so that they could direct it to the area of greatest need.

"We have been informed that the money is very much appreciated and it will be used to support the ICU at Altnagelvin Hospital."