YORKSHIRE County Cricket Club and Islamic Relief UK have raised £60,000 and counting to support those affected by the devastating floods in Pakistan.

The club’s home, Headingley, hosted a dinner to raise vital funds for the communities in Pakistan that have been left destroyed by the severe floods across the region.

The aim of the dinner was to generate the money to build new houses as millions of people still suffer with homelessness, hunger and are in desperate need of help.

Yaseen Mohammed, Yorkshire County Cricket Club Board member, said: “We have far surpassed the target that we had set and I am so pleased that we are able to help those in need at this truly troubling time.

“We care about helping our local community and have also built some strong relationships globally.”

Tufail Hussain, director at Islamic Relief UK said: “Islamic Relief are pleased to have partnered with the historic Yorkshire County Cricket Club to raise funds for our Pakistan Floods Appeal, we truly appreciate the efforts that went into organising a wonderful and packed event at Headingley.

“The funds raised will help us to provide new homes to families that have lost everything in the recent floods.”

 

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