Jade Thirlwall who has been named honorary president of her hometown football club South Shields FC is now one of the 750 shareholders as the club transitions to fan ownership.
With £280,000 donated thus far, the club has already surpassed its initial funding objective of £250,000.
This money is expected to help the club stay afloat and “progress through the football pyramid” as well as fund community projects, according to a statement.
Chairman Geoff Thompson said: “To hit our initial target so early was something which filled us with so much pride and optimism for the future.
“It’s hugely exciting that more than 750 people have shown their support to us in this way, and for Jade to be one of them is just another example to show how committed such a global superstar is to not just the club, but her hometown.”
Thirlwall was named as honorary president in August, with the club saying it would increase its profile “on a national and international scale, further putting the town on the map”.
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