Tottenham's Harry Kane pays for Leyton Orient shirt sponsorship in landmark charity deal

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Tottenham talisman and England captain Harry Kane has paid to sponsor Leyton Orient's shirts for next season in a landmark charitable deal.

Kane, who played 18 times for the O's during a 2011 loan spell which included his first ever professional start, has dedicated the shirt sponsorship to three causes.

Each of the O's shirts for next season - home, away and third - will promote a different message.

The home kit will say thanks to the country's "frontline heroes" after their efforts during the coronavirus pandemic. The away kit will promote Haven House Children's Hospice, and the third will feature mental health charity Mind.

A club statement read: "This donation will enable the benefactors to receive hospitality, where guests of both Haven House and Mind can escape reality for an afternoon at the Breyer Group Stadium to enjoy The O’s in action.

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"They will also receive huge coverage during the season, and we are pleased to announce that 10% of proceeds of each shirt sale will be passed to that charity."

It is the first deal of its current in English football and has been approved by the Premier League, EFL and Football Association ahead of next season.

"I was born and brought up only at a couple of miles from the stadium and I am really happy to have the opportunity to give back to the club that gave me my first professional start," Harry Kane on the sponsorship.

"This also gives me a platform to be able to say a big thank you to the many frontline heroes and charities out there who provide care and support during these challenging times."

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Danny Macklin, Leyton Orient chief executive, added: "What started with a simple idea has escalated into a very unique and emotive shirt sponsorship agreement.

“When we discussed with the England captain Harry Kane and his team at CK66, we all decided that we wanted this to be unique.

"We wanted to say thank you for the exceptional hard work and dedication of the frontline heroes during this pandemic and also bring attention to the other charities out there who have all suffering financial loss due to the pandemic.”

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"We are in uncertain and worrying times across the world but thanks to their efforts we will get through this together."

"Thank you, Harry, for your amazing support and generosity - you are a true role model for the modern game."

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