Oldham youngsters take part in Arena victim fundraiser

Date published: 26 March 2018


Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth organised 24-hour football fundraiser in memory of the victims of Manchester Arena attack.

In collaboration with the British Red Cross, the event took place at the Powerleague Trafford Soccerdome.

Young Ahmadi Muslims from Oldham got involved, helping to raise money for the Arena Attack victims.

At least 40 teams were involved, from local businesses to interfaith groups, and the money raised will go towards the UK Solidarity Fund set up by British Red Cross in 2017 following attacks in Manchester and London. 

Youth leader for Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Oldham branch, Laiq Khan, said: “Last year, Manchester was stunned by the horrific attack which took 22 innocent lives.

"We participated in this event in Manchester in memory of those victims, so we can help our people affected by the terror attack.

"Football has always been a sport that unites our communities.

"The whole event was organised by volunteers and 100% of all the funds raised will go to the cause.

"We are British, we are Muslims, and we stand united against extremism.”