David Beckham embraces Unsung Heroes award winner Allan Cockram during surprise visit with son Romeo after he set up football team for children with Down’s syndrome
David Beckham hugs Unsung Heroes award winner Allan Cockram during surprise visit with son Romeo after founding football team for children with Down syndrome
David and Romeo Beckham paid a surprise visit to an Unsung Heroes winner to reward him for his incredible work for children with Down syndrome.
Allan Cockram, who founded Brentford Penguins FC for children with Down syndrome, was given the award for his goodwill and help in the community.
In addition to the Who Cares Wins awards, the Beckhams visited the football club to personally present coach Allan with the award and speak to the children at the club.
Allan was left speechless when he was surprised by David and Romeo and asked the former footballer for a hug after being left in shock upon receiving the award.
When asked by David why he started the club, Allan replied: ‘I became a taxi driver and one day I was told to pick up a child and he got in the front and he had Down’s Syndrome and then I got out and started playing football. with him.
Moving: David and Romeo Beckham paid a surprise visit to an Unsung Heroes winner to reward him for his incredible work for children with Down syndrome
Incredible: Allan Cockram, who founded Brentford Penguins FC for children with Down syndrome, was given the award for his goodwill and help in the community
“We built a relationship over the course of a few weeks and I got a call from someone who said, I don’t know if you know, but he passed away from complications.
‘I never said goodbye to him and I only promised that one day in the future I would do some more research into it.
“Oh, I’m a little confused now that I’m talking about it.”
David said gently, “Anything you need from me…”
Before Allan quickly interrupted and added: “How about a nice cuddle now mate,” “Absolutely,” David replied.
Elsewhere in the sweet clip, David was seen chatting to the team and later becoming a footballer together.
Brentford FC has been close to Beckham’s heart since Romeo joined Brentford B on a one-year deal from Inter Miami.
On the news that he would be joining the Brentford team on a permanent basis, Romeo said on the club’s Twitter page: ‘It’s honestly the best feeling. So excited, ready to get going and have a great next season.”
Speaking about the past six months with the Bees, he added: “It’s been such a good experience, I’ve loved every second of it. It’s a good group of guys, good coaches. It’s a really nice place to be.’
He said fellow B-team players had welcomed him from day one – and that his influence had been seen to improve the dressing sense of some others.
Sweet: Allan was left speechless when he was surprised by David and Romeo and asked the former footballer for a hug after going into shock while receiving the award
Inspirational: In addition to the Who Cares Wins awards, the Beckhams visited the football club to personally present coach Allan with the award and speak to the children at the club
Sweet: Elsewhere in the sweet clip, David was seen talking to the team and later becoming a footballer together