Barnsley FC's share of £2,000 from the 2012 FA Community Shield has been donated to Barnsley Independent Alzheimer’s and Dementia Support to help boost its Buy a Brick appeal.
Pam Evans and Linda Pattison from BIADS were presented the cheque by Barry Taylor
Linda said, "this is a fantastic donation for us and takes our Buy a Brick appeal total up to £11,000 - raised in just two months."
The FA Community Shield raises hundreds of thousands of pounds every year, distributed to community-based initiatives and charities up and down the country.The Distribution Committee invites all 124 clubs competing in the FA Cup to take a share and donate an equal amount to a maximum of three local charities.
