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Football fans unite to help community during pandemic

Originally created to help support AFC Wimbledon, a fan group for the football club turned its attention to helping the local community during the pandemic.

The Dons Local Action Group decided to focus on raising money for those struggling during the last year or so.

They now have more than 2,000 volunteers and have spread their reach across three south London boroughs.

Henry spoke to two members of the group to find out more.

Henry Thomas-Aldridge 7th May 2021

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