Former England striker Andy Johnson has pledged to donate money to charity in honour of Aaron Lennon.
Johnson took to Twitter to send a message to his followers, committing to donate 10p per retweet to mental health charity Mind after the Everton winger was detained under the Mental Health Act.
It's time to #EndTheStigma and talk about #MentalHealth. For every RT, I'll donate 10p to @MindCharity in @AaronLennon12's name. #topman pic.twitter.com/5el5GTRZg0
— Andy Johnson (@AndyJohnson08) May 3, 2017
Lennon, who has 21 caps for England, was taken to hospital on Sunday to be assessed after officers were called to a road in Salford.Greater Manchester Police said: “Police were called at around 4.35pm to reports of a concern for the welfare of a man on Eccles Old Road.“Officers attended and a 30-year-old man was detained under Section 136 of the Mental Health Act and was taken to hospital for assessment.”
Dig deep Azza, you got this mate. Get well soon fella! #EndTheStigma pic.twitter.com/ogsPlPmPMl
— Andy Johnson (@AndyJohnson08) May 3, 2017
The generous offer has had over 10,000 retweets on Twitter so far, adding up to an impressive £1,000.Other footballers and sportsmen have also taken to social media to show support.
Thinking of you @AaronLennon12. Stay strong and I'll see you soon. God bless ? pic.twitter.com/OG197CytGe
— Jermain Defoe (@IAmJermainDefoe) May 3, 2017
Wish @AaronLennon12 all the very best and hope he gets well soon.
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) May 3, 2017
Thoughts and love with Aaron Lennon and his family right now.
I know that place, and I know he'll be fine with good support from us all.
— Stan Collymore (@StanCollymore) May 2, 2017
Thoughts r with Aaron Lennon today, stay strong & as positive as possible,there is light at the end of tunnel u will get through this boss
— Frank Bruno MBE (@frankbrunoboxer) May 3, 2017
