October 26 – Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling is set to become the second England international footballer to use his influence to tackle social issues by founding a charity to help children from disadvantaged families.
Sterling’s move follows the much-publicised food poverty campaign of Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford which continues to heap pressure of the British government to show greater compassion by funding meals for kids from impoverished families in the school holidays as well as term time.
In an interview with the Sunday Times, Sterling says he is “done talking” and is now preparing to found a charity focused on social mobility, including providing university scholarships for disadvantaged children and more general support for those from poorer backgrounds.
“I’m not really fussed about having this million and that million,” Sterling said about his personal wealth.
“What will make me happy is seeing I am able to help. Even if it’s five people, even if it’s one, at least I have helped someone come out of their bubble and experienced that there is something better to England.
“I want this to be humongous, and not just humongous for myself but for the people involved.”
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