West Ham United kick-off Christmas and show support for Christmas Jumper Day

The Hammers are celebrating the event which raises vital funds and awareness for Save The Children. Since its launch in 2012, the initiative has raised over £30 million for children in the UK and around the world facing serious issues like war, hunger and poverty.

The Men’s and Women’s First Team’s showed their support for the campaign by posing for squad photos at London Stadium where they proudly sported the Hammers new Christmas jumper range.

West Ham fans are being encouraged to join the festive fun in claret and blue with the club recently launching a range of matching Christmas jumpers, pyjamas and other merchandise for fans of all ages, including pets as well.

The club are auctioning signed match-worn shirts and special walk-out tops adorning Michail Antonio’s name from the Premier League victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers on Monday night.

All proceeds raised from the auction of these collectors items will be split between the NHS and Air Ambulances UK Charity, whose expertise supported the Hammers' striker following his road traffic accident last Saturday. All proceeds will also be matched by the Club’s Board. The auction, along with all other Christmas gifts, can be found by visiting shop.whufc.com/.

The east London club are also leading a number of charitable and community led initiatives, to help those who need it most during what can be a difficult time of the year.

The coming days will see players and staff from the Hammers Men’s and Women’s First Team visit children in hospitals to spread some Christmas cheer.

The always popular visits provide some relief and joy during what can be an extremely challenging time for young children and their families.

These initiatives are in addition to the year round services provided by the West Ham United Foundation who support people of all ages and backgrounds in east London and beyond.