Liverpool FC players visited Alder Hey Children's Hospital during their annual Christmas trip, bringing joy to young patients including Archie White, a 12-year-old battling myeloid sarcoma.
A mum was left in tears after what Liverpool FC players led by captain Virgil van Dijk did for her son. Archie White, 12, is currently receiving treatment in Alder Hey. Archie was recently diagnosed with myeloid sarcoma - a rare form of cancer condition that affects less than one in a million children. He is from Wrexham and is a huge supporter of the town's flourishing football team, bringing his shirts and scarf with him to the children’s hospital in West Derby.
His mum Sarah Jane Kyffin said: “He’s been so brave. He’s kept his cheeky personality throughout and brought Wrexham with him.” The Liverpool squad go to the children’s hospital every Christmas and this year was no different. The footballers, along with head coach Arne Slot spent time with patients and their families. As well as learning about their conditions, they posed for photographs and handed out LFC gifts and treats. Archie was visited in the hospital last week by Curtis Jones, Diogo Jota, Mo Salah, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Conor Bradley and assistant manager Sipke Hulshoff. In a video posted on LFC’s social media channels, Jones can be heard joking: 'We've got a big job on our hands trying to make you a fan of us, haven't we?' Archie later said: 'I was nervous, but had a very, very good time. I enjoyed it.' He revealed Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk was his favourite visitor after he spent time on Snapchat speaking to Archie's friends. The club's post was accompanied by the caption: 'A great flag bearer for @Wrexham_AFC, you should be proud.' The League One club later replied, saying: 'We’re all behind you, Archie!' In a post on X after the video was published, Sarah said: “Amazing time with LFC. Can’t thank Alder Hey enough for going out of there way to make it special for Archie, he had great banter with them and proudly told them who he supported! Virgil van Dijk was an absolute legend, snapchatting too with Archi
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