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parade appeal
A new emergency fund, the Liverpool Spirit Appeal, has been launched to support those injured in the tragic incident at the Liverpool FC victory parade on 26 May.
The Appeal, led by the Community Foundation for Merseyside (CFM) in partnership with Liverpool Charity & Voluntary Services (LCVS) and endorsed by Liverpool City Council, will provide support to those affected, starting with individuals identified by emergency services as needing hospital or psychological care.
More than 70 people, including four children, were injured when a car drove into crowds on Water Street. As of Thursday morning, 7 people remain in hospital.
To help launch the appeal, two of the Foundation’s long-standing supporters, Jamie Carragher’s 23 Foundation and the Blue Sky Foundation, have each pledged £10,000, kickstarting the appeal with £20,000 in donations.
Alongside direct support for individuals, funds will also be made available to local charities offering trauma recovery, mental health services, and projects that strengthen community resilience.
Donations can be made here.