Derby County Football Club and Derby Hospitals Charity today announced that they are renewing their relationship by revealing plans for the second phase of the 'Teen Pride' appeal.

It was announced in December that the year-long Teen Pride campaign had raised £40,000 which helped to provide dedicated adolescent outpatient facilities at the Royal Derby Hospital.

Now the target for phase two is to raise a further £20,000, which will be used to refurbish additional areas for the exclusive use of teenage patients.

Derby County Vice President Operations John Vicars said: "A lot of hard work went into phase one of the Teen Pride appeal and we were delighted to be in a position to announce we had reached the £40,000 target in December.

"We now have a new goal and new target to reach and we are confident that we can raise the £20,000 for our designated charity which we know will make a difference for teenagers who have to attend the hospital.

"Derby County is totally committed to this project and it has been pleasing to see that everyone within the club has embraced the cause.

"Supporters, businesses and the people of Derby have all played their part in supporting this project and I know we can count on their support once again."

Derby County goalkeeper Stephen Bywater will continue to act as Derby County's Teen Pride Ambassador during phase two.

And he said: "We are keen to support the local hospitals and Teen Pride has given us a terrific opportunity to do that.

"To reach £40,000 last year was a magnificent effort, and there is a real determination amongst us all to hit the £20,000 target this year.

"We want the children to have the best possible start in life, and if they do have to spend some time in hospital we want it to be quality time.

"I am proud to be involved and playing my part again, it is all about the children and a lot of people have given up their time for this cause and I am sure everyone will be just as willing this time around."

Julie Chapman from Derby Hospitals Charity said: "We can't thank Derby County enough for continuing to support the Children's Hospital in this way.

"The changes we will be able to make thanks to the money raised by Teen Pride are really going to make a difference to our teenage patients' experience when they visit the hospital."

To donate, please visit www.justgiving.com/teenpride2.