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Academy players meet Holocaust Survivors

Today (June 24) marks the first international Holocaust Survivors’ Day; a day to celebrate the huge contribution of survivors to our society.

Following their commemoration of Holocaust Memorial Day in January, Arsenal Academy players put together a special event for staff and Holocaust survivors, Ivor Perl and Miriam Freedman.

The players planned and hosted the event which saw Ivor and Miriam discuss their experiences and consider the question: What is strength?

Below, under-16s player Bradley shares his recollection of the event.

With many of the team contributing to the afternoon, Reuell, Kaleel, Jimi Alex led the event.