Manchester City club captain Ilkay Gundogan has pledged to send two trucks full of aid to the victims of the earthquake that has devastated parts of Turkey and Syria.
A massive 7.8 magnitude quake struck southern Turkey in the early hours of Monday morning, shortly followed by a 7.5 magnitude quake further north and multiple aftershocks. As of Thursday afternoon, the death combined death toll between the two countries surpassed 19,000 and is expected to continue rising.
As well as the tragic fatalities, tens of thousands of people have been left homeless and without food as buildings and infrastructure collapsed, with growing worldwide efforts trying to deliver aid to those in need.
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And City midfielder Gundogan, along with his wife Sara, have made a heartfelt gesture in sending two trucks full of bread, with the German's father reportedly in Balikesir trying to arrange transport.
As reported by BILD, the German international said: "My family and I were very busy with the events. Our thoughts are now with the people in the crisis areas. It is essential that we all stick together now. The people depend on our help.
"The encouragement and support we have received so far has been great! We are currently trying to collect further food and material donations in the form of baby food, blankets, hygiene products and warm clothing. We will then arrange for transport to Turkey in coordination with the Turkish Embassy in London."
The City midfielder was born in Gelsenkirchen and is a fully-fledged German international, but has roots in Turkey via both of his parents.
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