29-04-2025
Shipley Bantams deliver donation to Bradford burns unit
SHIPLEY Bantams have provided another donation for the Bradford burns unit.
On the eve of the 40th anniversary of the Valley Parade fire, the supporters group handed over a cheque for £2,000 to the Plastic Surgery and Burns research unit (PSBRU) at the University of Bradford.
Professor Ajay L Mahajan, director of the PSBRU, said: 'The Shipley Bantams have been our strong supporters over the years and have helped us continue with our work at our research unit with their generous donations.
'They are such a friendly group of Bantams who carry out various fundraising activities and help the community.
'As the 40th anniversary of the Bradford fire approaches, we are once again reminded of the difficult times that the club have been through. But it is this sense of Shipley Bantams being there for each other that has helped bring together the community with a very strong support system.
'We at the PSBRU are very grateful for their donations and will continue to strive towards improving healthcare for the future with our ongoing activities at our research unit.'
Steve Gorringe and Christine Tarren from Shipley Bantams presented the money to Professor Mahajan and Tom White, general manager at Bradford Teaching Hospitals.
Gorringe added: 'Shipley Bantams are a supporters and travel club linked to Bradford City and were formed in June 2004. Since their formation they have been successful in sponsoring players and events.
'They are also dedicated to donating to various charities with the PSBRU the main one.
'Their membership consists of all age groups but they have a significantly high proportion of fans in the age group who remember the tragic events of May 11, 1985 at Valley Parade.
'So, with the 40th anniversary of that tragic day approaching they felt it appropriate to donate yet again to the PSBRU.'
Donations can be made here via or through contacting the PSBRU at psbru@
