Coventry City fan makes incredible gesture with 1987 FA Cup medal donation to Bradley Lowery Foundation

The medal arrived in the post this week, accompanied by a letter explaining its significance and the donor's hope that it could be used to raise money for the charity. The Foundation shared the news on X, expressing its astonishment at the generosity of the donation.

‘This unbelievable donation arrived in the post to us this week and it has me truly speechless,’ the Foundation wrote. ‘To donate something so special purchased by someone so important is so selfless and kind. This donation did not arrive with a contact address so if this is from you please let us know.’

The accompanying letter explained that the medal had originally been purchased by the donor's father. The supporter believed that the medals, produced to commemorate Coventry's famous FA Cup victory, were limited edition and hoped that the approaching 40th anniversary of the triumph in May 2027 would make it particularly valuable as a fundraising opportunity. They suggested that the Foundation could auction or raffle the medal to raise money for its work.

It is a remarkable act of kindness, made all the more poignant by the events surrounding Sunderland's visit to the CBS Arena last weekend.

During the match, a teenage Coventry supporter was seen taunting travelling Sunderland fans by displaying a photograph of Bradley Lowery on his phone.

The incident prompted widespread condemnation, but the response from the wider Coventry City fanbase has demonstrated a very different side of the club's support. In the days since, Sky Blues supporters have made donations to the Foundation in their numbers, determined to show their solidarity with a charity established in memory of a little boy who touched hearts throughout football.

Bradley passed away at just six years old after being diagnosed with a rare form of cancer. The Bradley Lowery Foundation continues to support children and families affected by serious illnesses, and supporters wishing to contribute can make a donation directly through the charity. You donated directly right here.

The Phoenix has contacted the Foundation to offer its support in publicising any plans to auction or raffle the medal and help raise as much money as possible from this extraordinary gesture.

We will keep readers updated on any developments.

Are you that Coventry City fan who has donated your medal? Please get in touch at richard.c@thephoenix.news.