West Ham to wear one-off shirts vs Man City in support of DT38 Foundation

James Benge4 August 2017

West Ham will wear one-off shirts in today's friendly with Manchester City to celebrate the work of the DT38 Foundation.

Principal sponsors Betway have agreed to donate the front of West Ham’s shirt for the charity logo.

The DT38 Foundation was founded in 2015 in memory of West Ham Academy player Dylan Tombidies, who died in April 2014 at the age of 20 after a three-year battle with testicular cancer.

West Ham vice-chairman Karren Brady said: "It's fantastic that our exceptional principal sponsors Betway care about all aspects of the club and its supporters, and we are very grateful to them for choosing to replace their sponsorship with DT38 for the game against Manchester City in Iceland. We really hope it can raise awareness of a wonderful person and a truly worthy cause.

"A hugely popular figure among his teammates, coaches, backroom staff, supporters and opponents alike, Dylan was loved and respected throughout the football community, and is hugely missed by all at West Ham United.

"The way he battled his disease was truly inspirational, as is his wonderful family’s courage in the face of such adversity. The valuable work they are doing in Dylan’s name is absolutely incredible and a fitting way to ensure Dylan’s legacy continues to inspire others every day."

Shirts from the match will be signed by West Ham players and auctioned off to raise money for the foundation.

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