"?Everton have received widespread acclaim throughout the footballing community for their £200k donation made to the cancer treatment fund of a young Sunderland fan.
"?The Toffees made the announcement, via their official site, after Monday night's 3-0 victory over the Black Cats at the Stadium of Light.
Bradley Lowery, five, suffers from neuroblastoma, a cancer that affects nerve cells within the body.
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Bradley's parents had been hoping to raise £700k to send their son to the US for specialist treatment for the condition.
And Everton helped to make that dream one step closer to reality after making the sizeable donation.
The Blues have also invited Bradley and his family to attend the return fixture between the two sides at Goodison Park in February, and will auction off signed Everton players' shirts from Monday's encounter, with the proceeds also going towards the Bradley's Fight fund.
Wow what an amazing night thank you @SunderlandAFC for the hospitality and awareness and thank you @Everton for donating £200'000 #amazing
Bradley led the Sunderland players out on to the pitch as the club's official mascot ahead of the Premier League clash.
He was also the subject of a minute's applause in the fifth minute of the match as both sets of fans showed their support for the bravery of the five-year-old by chanting his name.
And football fans, pundits and players flocked to twitter in the aftermath of the game to sound their appreciation for the work that the two clubs had carried out in honour of Bradley:
That's why we are Everton. A 200k donation to Bradley Lowery. @Everton
best thing about tonight was meeting this little fighter.keep donating!well done @Everton for the amazing gesture pic.twitter.com/FPbPMgFeRT
Well done @Everton. Donating £200,000 towards treatment for @SunderlandAFC mascot Bradley Lowery. Fantastic gesture. ??? #EFC #SAFC
Amazing gesture from @Everton last night to donate 200K to young Sunderland fan Bradley Lowery who is fighting cancer. Keep fighting wee man
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