Following Penryn-based donkey sanctuary, The Flicka Foundation, naming former football player and manager Harry Redknapp as its new patron, the donkeys at the sanctuary have been practising their football skills.
The charity announced the exciting news on its Facebook page earlier this week, after several days of speculation and guessing as to who the mystery patron could be.
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Harry is distinguished among football fans, having managed a number of top division clubs during his 34-year managerial career, but he is also known for his self-professed love of animals. His compassion towards the animals he encountered during his starring role in the 2018 series of ITV reality show ‘I’m a Celebrity... Get me out of Here’ was apparent and this isn’t the first time he’s been involved with helping donkeys; ten years ago he set up a campaign to rescue a Russian donkey who was being abused.
Flicka Director, Laurie Stephenson, said: “We are absolutely delighted to be able to share this fantastic news and we are so grateful to Harry for generously and kindly offering his support for our charitable work!”
The Flicka Foundation are expecting to make further announcements and share a special message from Harry soon.
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