Jack Wilshere, Arsene Wenger and Bob Wilson have hailed the work of The Arsenal Foundation ahead of the club's annual tradition of players and their French manager donating a day's wages to the cause.
Arsenal will be collecting cash for the foundation against Newcastle at the Emirates on Saturday.
The Arsenal Foundation is a fundraising and grant-making organisation designed to grow the reach and effect of the programmes the club supports to help an increasing number of young people near and far fulfil their potential and help their communities thrive.
Wenger spoke in praise of the special day saying: 'It’s an important quality at our club to be able to contribute.