BRADLEY LOWERY received a touching tribute from his beloved Sunderland team after tragically passing away on Friday afternoon with a minute’s applause.
The Mackems hero lost his cruel fight with cancer but not before winning the hearts of the nation, scoring against Chelsea and winning the Match of the Day goal of the month contest.
With the help of the Black Cats and their star striker last season, Jermain Defoe, the inspirational six-year-old was able to cram in dozens of dreams before passing away his parents’ arms.
Before Sunderland’s pre-season friendly with Bury on Friday night, the League One club donated the gate receipts to Lowery’s charity.
A tweet read: “The Chairman has confirmed that all gate receipts for this evening’s game will go to the @BradleysFight charity.”
Bradley’s family announced the news everyone was dreading earlier on Friday, with the youngster’s condition badly deteriorating over the past month.
A heartbreaking statement read: “My brave boy has went with the angels today 07/07/17 at 13:35, in mammy and daddies arms surrounded by his family.
“He was our little superhero and put the biggest fight up but he was needed elsewhere.
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“There are no words to describe how heartbroken we are.
“Thank you everyone for all your support and kinds words. Sleep tight baby boy and fly high with them angels.”
Sunderland released a statement shortly after the sad news broke, it read: “Our thoughts and prayers are with Bradley’s parents, Gemma and Carl, his brother Kieran and their family and friends.
“We extend our love and support to them, now and always.
“Bradley captured the hearts and minds of everyone at our club with his indomitable spirit, tremendous courage and beautiful smile, which could light up even the darkest of rooms.
“Despite battling neuroblastoma for much of his all too short life, he demonstrated a bravery and fortitude beyond his years that humbled us all. He was truly an inspiration.”
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