Speedway stars took a day off to deliver dozens of Easter presents to poorly children in Middlesbrough
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Redcar Bears riders hand out Easter Eggs
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Riders from the Redcar Bears visited the children’s ward at James Cook University Hospital and handed out chocolate eggs and soft toys to youngsters.
The riders - Rafal Konopka, Aaron Summers and Luke Crang - chatted to the youngsters and their parents.
Bears promoter Brian Havelock also attended.
He said: “The lads have been really looking forward to it.
“It is the start of the season so it is a busy time but this has been great for them.
“The eggs and toys were donated by the fans and we were really chuffed with the amount we received.
“We did this last year as well and it is nice to see the kids’ faces.”
Two-year-old Sonnie Douglas was in the hospital and received a gift. His sisters Tia, eight, and Sofia, five were also given presents.
Their mum Amy Kenyan, 25, from Middlesbrough, said: “It is so lovely that they came and did that.
“It is nice for the children and it has certainly cheered them all up. Sonnie is quite young to know what is going on, but looking at some of the other children, they looked so happy. It was a lovely thing to do. ”
Elisha Hughes, 17, from Middlesbrough, was in hospital recovering from appendicitis.
She said: “They gave me an Easter egg which was nice. I didn’t know they were coming. It is great that they do things like this.”
Nursery nurse Jan Murphy said: “This has been lovely for the children. It has been so nice to see the smiles on their faces. It has really brightened up their day.
“We want to thank all the fans who donated the presents - they were extremely generous.
“And of course we want to thank the Redcar Bears for coming in to see us and taking time off from their Bank Holiday weekend.”
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