NEEDY children received a boost when they met their Newcastle United heroes.
The youngsters, who had been deprived, abused, or were suffering from serious illnesses, chatted to the players at their Chester-le-Street training ground.
The children, all Magpies' fans, were presented with signed photographs.
Club manager Bobby Robson said: "They are all very brave children. They met us with smiling faces and, on behalf of Newcastle United, we wish them all the very best of luck.
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