' A Caring Anthony Pilkington '
Mon Feb 29, 2016 1:56 pm
How Cardiff City striker Anthony Pilkington honoured the memory of tragic little boy killed in road accident
Monday 29th Feb 2016
BY PHIL SMITH
Pilkington adopted the 'believe stance' to support an organ donation charity
Pilkington's 'Believe' celebration Pilkington's 'Believe' celebration
It was a goal that pushed Cardiff City into play-off contention, but when Anthony Pilkington raised his fist in celebration, the significance went far beyond football.
It was a moment of solidarity and remembrance in tribute to one of Wales' bravest young boys.
Seven-year-old Fraser Bates and his Dad Stuart, 43, tragically lost their lives last December after being hit by a car in Talbot Green.
Young Fraser went on to save four lives by donating his organs to those in need, and his mother, Anna-Louise, has set up a charity called Believe to offer support to families discussing organ donation.
In order to raise awareness of her work, Anna-Louise has taken to Twitter to ask a number of sports stars to adopt the 'believe stance' shown by Fraser on a visit to the Nou Camp.
Pilkington promised to do so after his next goal, and was true to his word when he dispatched a penalty just before half-time on Saturday.
The Republic of Ireland striker later paid tribute to 'little hero' Fraser.
Anna-louise Bates @spanna_bates
@Pilkington_11 @CardiffCityFC @fraserbearbates thank you for your amazing #believe goal celebration seeking pics now
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Anthony Pilkington ✔@Pilkington_11
Here you go. #believe @spanna_bates @CardiffCityFC @fraserbearbates pic.twitter.com/T7nPneAMlZ
Monday 29th Feb 2016
BY PHIL SMITH
Pilkington adopted the 'believe stance' to support an organ donation charity
Pilkington's 'Believe' celebration Pilkington's 'Believe' celebration
It was a goal that pushed Cardiff City into play-off contention, but when Anthony Pilkington raised his fist in celebration, the significance went far beyond football.
It was a moment of solidarity and remembrance in tribute to one of Wales' bravest young boys.
Seven-year-old Fraser Bates and his Dad Stuart, 43, tragically lost their lives last December after being hit by a car in Talbot Green.
Young Fraser went on to save four lives by donating his organs to those in need, and his mother, Anna-Louise, has set up a charity called Believe to offer support to families discussing organ donation.
In order to raise awareness of her work, Anna-Louise has taken to Twitter to ask a number of sports stars to adopt the 'believe stance' shown by Fraser on a visit to the Nou Camp.
Pilkington promised to do so after his next goal, and was true to his word when he dispatched a penalty just before half-time on Saturday.
The Republic of Ireland striker later paid tribute to 'little hero' Fraser.
Anna-louise Bates @spanna_bates
@Pilkington_11 @CardiffCityFC @fraserbearbates thank you for your amazing #believe goal celebration seeking pics now
Follow
Anthony Pilkington ✔@Pilkington_11
Here you go. #believe @spanna_bates @CardiffCityFC @fraserbearbates pic.twitter.com/T7nPneAMlZ
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Re: ' A Caring Anthony Pilkington '
Mon Feb 29, 2016 6:45 pm
Total respect by pilks
Re: ' A Caring Anthony Pilkington '
Mon Feb 29, 2016 7:11 pm
Very nice of him. Shame not all sportsman are like that
Re: ' A Caring Anthony Pilkington '
Mon Feb 29, 2016 7:12 pm
Pilks a future City legend. 
Re: ' A Caring Anthony Pilkington '
Mon Feb 29, 2016 10:03 pm
Seeing him interviews and other stuff to do with City.. Pilks seems like a top bloke.
Re: ' A Caring Anthony Pilkington '
Mon Feb 29, 2016 10:15 pm
Well done Pilkington good to see a player that cares we all have families.
Maybe we could all adopt this celebration after a goal is scored by a City player.
Maybe we could all adopt this celebration after a goal is scored by a City player.