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​Brighton goalkeeper Mat Ryan announces Bushfires donation plan

Brighton goalkeeper Mat Ryan will donate $500AUD to the Bushfire relief fund for every save he makes this weekend.

Albion face Everton at Goodison Park on Sunday and Sydney-native Ryan wants to help his fellow Australians deal with their biggest ever bushfire disaster.

"In light of the devastation caused by the bushfires back home, I'm donating 500 Australian dollars for every registered save by all Premier League goalkeepers across every fixture for this weekend," Ryan wrote on Instagram.

"I've chosen to donate to the @wireswildliferescue emergency fund. Thank you to all for your support thus far and as a nation we really do appreciate your gratitude and generosity.

"However there continues to be homes lost, lives of both people and animals lost or in danger, along with whole communities, businesses and more.

"I hope we can continue in the same manor and continue to encourage and influence people into raising money for those affected.

"Other places you're able to donate can be found in the links in their bios on Instagram or visiting their official webpages. Fingers crossed relief is on its way."

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