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Marcus Rashford Sends a letter and a PS5 to a 9 years old boy

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Bo_Hazem

Bo_Hazem

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A nine-year-old boy said he was "made up" after footballer Marcus Rashford sent him a surprise present thanking him for his charity work.
Jacob, from St Helens in Merseyside, was inspired by the England forward's efforts to tackle child poverty and began running for charity Fare Share.
His family said they were "so shocked" when a PlayStation 5 and a letter from Rashford arrived on their doorstep.
"We are kind because it is the right thing to do", the letter said.
Rashford, 23, led a campaign to tackle child food poverty during the coronavirus pandemic and was appointed an MBE.
Manchester United fan Jacob wanted to help the cause and asked people to sponsor him while he ran to raise cash, his father John Worthington said.

The boy, who plays for two football teams in the North West, created an Instagram account with his father to document his progress.

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Rashford spotted Jacob's efforts and messaged his father about where to send the gift.
Mr Worthington said: "I was not expecting the parcel to come so quickly, so when it arrived on Wednesday I thought, 'what is this?'.
"I genuinely thought someone had sent Jacob something in a used PlayStation box.
Jacob said he "couldn't believe it" when he then unwrapped the console along with the letter and a new game.

Rashford wrote: "We are not kind to be noticed. We are kind because it is the right thing to do."

The Manchester United striker added he was "so proud" of the work Jacob had done for charity.

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Jacob said he started "jumping around the room" and was "so grateful".
He added: "Rashford is my favourite player and I really hope to see him playing more for England."

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www.bbc.com

Marcus Rashford posts boy, 9, surprise gift for charity work

England forward Marcus Rashford sent a PlayStation 5 and a letter to recognise the boy's efforts.
www.bbc.com www.bbc.com
 
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Bo_Hazem

Bo_Hazem

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cormack12 said:
Manc twat.

To be fair, I don't mind Rashford. At least he didn't get the lad Fifa.
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I think part of it is the sponsorship of Konami for Manchester United along with other big clubs. If Konami continues it'll regain its crown again. I prefer PES as it's more fluid and engaging. FIFA is just too sluggish and so much slower than real life and shots don't pack force like in real world with those laughable balloon long shots.
 
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Bo_Hazem

Bo_Hazem

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DonJorginho said:
One of the best role models in the sport, hoping to see him back to his best on the pitch sooner rather than later!
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Yeah he needs to make his shoulder surgery ASAP along with his foot. He did very well with those two issues so far making one of his best seasons.
 
sircaw

sircaw

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Marcus is an absolute legend.

you know, as a man utd fan, i hate man city with a passion but i will say this too, over the last few years i have been watching how people like Raheem sterling act and do things for kids, charity work etc, I recall Raheem buying his entire school, it was like 550 tickets to a match.

These are the best sportsman in the world doing some of the most fantastic little things for kids,

As cheesy as this sounds, these guys are real heroes.

Ps LIVERPOOL CAN STILL GO SUCK A DICK> "lollipop_disappointed:
 
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RaySoft

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Bo_Hazem said:
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A nine-year-old boy said he was "made up" after footballer Marcus Rashford sent him a surprise present thanking him for his charity work.
Jacob, from St Helens in Merseyside, was inspired by the England forward's efforts to tackle child poverty and began running for charity Fare Share.
His family said they were "so shocked" when a PlayStation 5 and a letter from Rashford arrived on their doorstep.
"We are kind because it is the right thing to do", the letter said.
Rashford, 23, led a campaign to tackle child food poverty during the coronavirus pandemic and was appointed an MBE.
Manchester United fan Jacob wanted to help the cause and asked people to sponsor him while he ran to raise cash, his father John Worthington said.

The boy, who plays for two football teams in the North West, created an Instagram account with his father to document his progress.

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Rashford spotted Jacob's efforts and messaged his father about where to send the gift.
Mr Worthington said: "I was not expecting the parcel to come so quickly, so when it arrived on Wednesday I thought, 'what is this?'.
"I genuinely thought someone had sent Jacob something in a used PlayStation box.
Jacob said he "couldn't believe it" when he then unwrapped the console along with the letter and a new game.

Rashford wrote: "We are not kind to be noticed. We are kind because it is the right thing to do."

The Manchester United striker added he was "so proud" of the work Jacob had done for charity.

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Jacob said he started "jumping around the room" and was "so grateful".
He added: "Rashford is my favourite player and I really hope to see him playing more for England."

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www.bbc.com

Marcus Rashford posts boy, 9, surprise gift for charity work

England forward Marcus Rashford sent a PlayStation 5 and a letter to recognise the boy's efforts.
www.bbc.com www.bbc.com
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Respect!♥️
 
Markio128

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sircaw said:
Marcus is an absolute legend.

you know, as a man utd fan, i hate man city with a passion but i will say this too, over the last few years i have been watching how people like Raheem sterling act and do things for kids, charity work etc, I recall Raheem buying his entire school, it was like 550 tickets.

These are the best sportsman in the world doing some of the most fantastic little things for kids,

As cheesy as this sounds, these guys are real heroes.

Ps LIVERPOOL CAN STILL GO SUCK A DICK> "lollipop_disappointed:
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It’s easy as a Man U fan to be jealous of the success City have had recently, however, having witnessed how they have transformed Maine Road, I‘m really impressed with the work they have done. And you are spot on re Sterling. His England performances have been fantastic and I am pretty chuffed for him.
Looking forward to seeing Sancho in a red shirt next season.
 
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