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Manchester United spread Christmas cheer as players from the men’s and women’s teams delivered gifts and messages to patients and staff at three children’s hospitals… while Marcus Rashford insisted that community work gives his team a “big impulse”.
- Man United tried to spread Christmas cheer in Greater Manchester
- Both the men’s and women’s teams sent United-themed gifts and messages.
- They tried to cheer up the patients and staff at three children’s hospitals.
Manchester United spread Christmas cheer throughout Greater Manchester while handing out gifts and visiting three children’s hospitals.
Both the men’s and women’s teams continued the tradition of bringing festive cheer to patients, staff and families at the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital, Francis House Children’s Hospice and The Christie.
The male side was unable to deliver gifts in person, so they packed goody bags and sent video messages in an attempt to lift their spirits.
Manchester United spread Christmas cheer at three local children’s hospitals in the city.
Both teams sent various United-themed gifts such as shirts, hats and soft toys to cheer up hospital patients and staff.
Manchester United Women were able to visit in person, with head coach Marc Skinner and stars like Mary Earps and Alessia Russo leading trips to the three hospitals, posing for selfies, signing autographs and hand-delivering gifts.
The club thanked staff at the hospitals for their hard work throughout the year, with the expectation of delivering more than 2,000 items to staff and patients, with visits spearheaded by the Manchester United Foundation.
United stars Bruno Fernandes (left) and Marcus Rashford (right) packed gift bags and sent messages
Marcus Rashford explained how he fully embraces the work that the players and the club do at this time of year to support the community.
The England and United star said: “Obviously it’s something we as a team enjoy doing, supporting children and staff in hospitals.”
“Putting a smile on young people’s faces and seeing them happy gives us a huge boost during Christmas.”
Harry Maguire, United club captain, added: “Supporting members of our local community is one of the most important things we do as players and staff at Manchester United.”
Other first team players such as Antony (C) and Lisandro Martínez (R) were also infected.
Mujeres Unidas similarly participated in the festive tradition of spreading Christmas cheer.
The women’s team even managed to visit staff and patients in person to lift their spirits.
United Women captain Katie Zelem emphasized the views of Maguire and Rashford and insisted that these visits are what the club is all about.
She said: “We know how big the Manchester United club is, but at the heart is always the community.”
The club’s hospital visits come at the time of the United Foundation’s winter response campaign, which is trying to help young people and families facing difficulties in the coming months.
Already 2,400 items of Adidas kit have been donated and provided to those involved in the Foundation’s schemes, while more than 55,000 United-themed caps, gloves and scarves have been handed out to youngsters to help them through the winter.