Hector Bellerin to plant 3000 trees every time Arsenal win this season
Football
By
Robert Abong'o
| Jun 17, 2020
Arsenal assistant captain Hector Bellerin has pledged to plant a total of 3,00o trees every time the clubs secures a victory on the pitch for the remainder of the season.
The 25-year-old has teamed up with One Tree Planted, a reforestation charity in an effort to show support for environmental projects.
For every @Arsenal game we win this season I will plant 3,000 trees to help combat the carbon emissions issues we have. Follow the link to learn more on how you can get involved by planting a tree with me @onetreeplanted ????https://t.co/mQSqqGc7R5 pic.twitter.com/d0J9OGa1jO
— Héctor Bellerín (@HectorBellerin) June 17, 2020
“As a child growing up in Barcelona, I spent a lot of my time with my grandad in his garden planting trees and playing in forests so it’s an issue very close to my heart. When I saw the great work that One Tree Planted do, not just the planting of the trees but within the communities as well, I knew it was something that I wanted to get involved in,” said Bellerin.
“I hope that by doing this and using my platform, others will see how important it is to look after our world and donate to a cause which really affects us all,” he added.
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One Tree Planted Canopy Director Diana Chaplin welcomed the move, recognising Bellerin’s noble gesture.
“It’s great to know that there are champions for the environment in the sports world. Hector’s passion for nature goes beyond words to make a real impact on the ground and help us plant trees where they’re needed most. This will have a lasting benefit for people, nature, and wildlife for many years to come.”
Arsenal resume their Premier League campaign against Manchester City on Wednesday, June 17.