Rio Ferdinand, the former Manchester United and England defender, has put a huge smile on a lot of children in need’s faces this Christmas.
The centre back made a whopping donation of £500,000 worth of toys to charity, giving the money to local Manchester radio station Key 103’s Cash For Kids campaign.
He said, “As a father myself I couldn’t see children going without opening a present this Christmas Day – the work that Cash For Kids at Key 103 do is truly amazing.
“I’m glad that my restaurant Rosso and I can be involved in this and certainly help put a smile on locals kids’ faces this Christmas Day,” he continued.
“Me and the guys at Rosso have seen what’s been going on in the city, and with obviously it being Christmas we know there are a lot of people less fortunate than we are so we’ve decided to donate £500,000 worth of toys and gifts.
“But Manchester has got to get behind what we are doing, everyone can get involved and donate what they can. We’re not looking for a thank you, we’re just trying to help people out.”
He also donated 11,500 sleeping bags to the homeless in Manchester, just a year on from wrapping up his legendary career for good. Big up Rio Ferdinand!