WREXHAM AFC has announced the club will be donating all money raised from Tuesday's live stream to benefit young carers across the region.

In honour of Young Carers Action Day (March 16), all money raised will be given to the three regional Young Carers organisations - WCD Young Carers, NEWCIS and Action for Children.

The club will also proudly celebrate the launch of the new North Wales Young Carers ID card during Tuesday’s match against Eastleigh.

For half-time, the Wrexham AFC players have put together a video to launch the card, designed to give recognition to our community's young carers.

Young Carers have asked for an ID card, so teachers, health professionals and retailers know the important responsibilities they carry.

While there will be a phased national roll-out of the ID card, in North Wales the ID card is being launched in partnership on Young Carers Action Day.

Wrexham AFC's disability liaison officer, Kerry Evans, said: "Our club is dedicated to raising awareness of the outstanding work young carers do in our community.

"These children are outstanding and deserve recognition. The more awareness that can be raised, the better, and we are proud to be dedicating our match today against Eastleigh to celebrating Young Carers Action Day."

Kate Cubbage of Carers Trust Wales added: "Young carers across Wales have long called for an ID Card to help them get the recognition they deserve and the support they need.

"The card and supporting resources for professionals will help to empower young carers to speak openly with health, social care and education professionals about their needs."

Wrexham AFC manager Dean Keates met young carers from the local community in a virtual event along with Kerry and several first-team players. Afterwards, Mr Keates approached Kerry to donate £100, enabling ten young carers to watch the club’s upcoming live stream free of charge.

Match passes for tonight's game are available to buy now at https://page.inplayer.com/wrexhamafc/.

Support for Young Carers:

If you would like to learn more about the Young Carers organisations in North Wales and the new ID card, or wish to discuss your caring role, contact the numbers below.

• Action for Children (Anglesey & Gwynedd) – 01248 364614 / gwyneddyoungcarers@actionforchildren.org.uk / ynysmonyoungcarers@actionforchildren.org.uk

• Credu (Conwy, Denbighshire & Wrexham) – 01597 823800 / info@wcdyc.org.uk

• NEWCIS (Flintshire) – 01352 752525 / nyc@newcis.org.uk