Lewis Capaldi signed tracksuit top charity auction reaches bids over 8k

Lewis Capaldi's signed Fred Perry tracksuit top is being auctioned off on eBay to raise funds for charity – and it has so far raised over £8,000.

The Whitburn chart sensation has made a hilarious lockdown inspired music video for the remix of his hit song, Before You Go.

After revealing that he has put on one stone during lockdown, the video sees Lewis demo his very own home fitness regime from a glamorous shoot location – his garage.

Now, in a bid to raise funds for CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably), the bighearted star put the signed designer track top he wears in the video under the hammer.

The auction, which ends at 8pm on July 13, has already hit bids of £8,300, with over 113 bids registered.

Speaking on the auction, Lewis said: “Right now, I think it’s more important than ever that we rally round to support small businesses.

“That’s why I'm auctioning one of the tops I'm wearing in the Before You Go video, with all proceeds from the shirt auction going to the incredible CALM.”

CALM CEO, Simon Gunning, said: “Lewis has been absolutely brilliant championing the CALM cause and raising funds for our vital helpline services during lockdown and this auction is another example of his generosity.

“A lot has happened over the last few months, and lockdown has affected our lives in different ways, which is why people are needing CALM and our services more than ever. If you're struggling, talk to us.

“CALM's free and confidential helpline and webchat are available from 5pm to midnight, seven days a week. We're here for everyone, no matter what.”

Lewis has long supported CALM and recently celebrated the first anniversary of his record-breaking debut album, Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent, with a special live-stream to raise money for the charity.

You can bid for Lewis' signed Fred Perry tracksuit top HERE

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