Leeds United fans have delivered an emotional reaction to a video of Raphinha, Joe Gelhardt and Kalvin Phillips after the trio surprised a special group of children, who enjoyed a once in a lifetime experience at Elland Road,
Yorkshire Cancer Research, the club’s official charity partner, was invited by the Whites to bring in a group of children and their families to the stadium for a tour, lunch and a rare chance to meet their idols. After taking in the sights and sounds of the ground, they posed for pictures in the southwest corner where the United stars emerged from behind to surprise them and join them for photos.
Gelhardt spoke about the importance of helping the local community and given the children a moment to remember. Leeds' media team released a video, capturing the event, which left some supporters emotional.
FULL STORY: Group of Leeds United fans left speechless by Raphinha, Phillips and Gelhardt's Elland Road surprise
Here is what some had to say on social media.
@MikeGore2 : If this doesn’t bring a fan base together I don’t know what will. This is incredible. I’m not crying. Honest!!
@chopperharris16 : Special people for special people, be gutted if we lose Rapha or Kalvin, top lads and well done Joffy too great gesture all round
@NoelDavidWhelan : Great club , great players and people working at our club creating dreams for kids , this is what @LUFC is all about , family, togetherness and kindness , MOT
@carlasquith13 : If the league was based on things like this leeds would be roughly 20 points clear right now, fantastic from the lads and staff at Elland Road for making this happen and all the best to the children and parents
@mattyslats81 : Thank you so much for yesterday, it was an amazing experience and seeing @Kalvinphillips, Joffy and Raphinia was the icing on the cake
@allleedsarentwe : I’m not crying you are, little legends every single one of them! Fair play to the lads making the day that bit more special
@lufcluke91 : Awww that’s so lovely and would of made each and every one of those sick children so happy. You could see just what it means to them. Fantastic Leeds. I love our club
@FollowMeAndLUFC : That's so lovely and got goosepimples from watching it. Well done.
@hindsyy : Wonderful brave children, wish them all the absolute best and hope the keep fighting
@JonathanHambli3 : Amazing lads. Everyone involved in this should be so proud MOT
@ajg8701 : Love seeing the players do stuff like this. A couple of hours out of their day to make memories that will stay with those kids for a lifetime.
