It's the season for giving and Rio Ferdinand has certainly got into the spirit. The former Manchester United defender, along with his restaurant, has donated £500,000 to a Manchester charity to make sure needy children in the area don't go without toys this festive period.
Local radio station Key 103 have a long running charity campaign, Cash for Kids, which "provides a helping hand to disabled and disadvantaged children across Greater Manchester." During the festive period they ask for people to donate toys for the less fortunate.
After seeing the work the charity does the father of three and Rosso owner said that he didn't want to think of any child not getting a present on Christmas Day. Telling the Manchester Evening News:
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"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."
As well as donating the £500k of toys last week the former footballer turned pundit also wanted to help the homeless in Manchester this winter and donated 11,000 sleeping bags to the homeless community.
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Speaking to DJ Mike Toolan on Key 103 the former England captain said, "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."
Well played Rio, they'll be a lot of big smiles on a lot of faces thanks to you this Christmas!
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