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Rashford honoured for fundraising work



Man Utd striker receives special recognition for role in helping children at risk of going hungry during coronavirus pandemic.

Over the last few weeks, Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford has been playing an important role in helping millions of children at risk of going hungry during the coronavirus pandemic.
Together with charitable food distributor network Fareshare, the 22-year-old has helped to raise £20million in donations which has been used to provide meals to 2.8m children who are going without because of the closure of schools.
And this fundraising effort has led to Rashford receiving a special recognition award by the High Sheriff of Greater Manchester for his "outstanding activity and contribution to the community".

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