10 incredible things Marcus Rashford has done away from Man Utd and football
When Marcus Rashford stepped up to take a penalty, with the Euro 2020 final in the balance, he displayed a level of bravery that very few can muster.
England was, once again, calling on the young 23-year-old for help; Rashford had already done enough for the nation, and he could retire tomorrow and still be remembered as a legend.
However, he answered the nation's call, he sent the Italian giant Gianluigi Donnarumma the wrong way, but the Manchester United star was unable to keep the ball on target.
Tears began to roll down Rashford's face, but the football is only half the story for the winger, and Daily Star Sport looks at his incredible work off the pitch.
Match tickets for a US fan after beating cancer
A couple of weeks after the start of the 19/20 campaign, Rashford received a tweet from Matt Waymont requesting help to get his friend, John Berk, some tickets for United's clash with Brighton.
Berk had just beaten stage three cancer, and, as a lifelong United fan, he was desperate to get to Old Trafford to see his beloved Red Devils play.
Rashford stepped in and sorted the pair out with tickets, before meeting the pair following the full-time whistle.
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Gifted Christmas boxes to the homeless
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In late 2019, Rashford launched his 'In the Box' charity campaign to help homeless adults in Manchester ahead of the cold Christmas months.
The campaign involved filling shoeboxes with essential items for the holiday period, and they were then distributed at drop-in centres across Manchester.
"Last Christmas I prepared and delivered some gifting boxes around Manchester for those in need…so when planning activity this time around I was adamant that we would reach more people in a more effective way."
Raising millions for school kids
One of the first ramifications of the Coronavirus pandemic was schools across the UK being forced to close.
However, thousands of school children depend on free school meals – like Rashford did when he was younger – and seeing himself in the kids, Rashford raised £20million to help feed the children.
The United winger was awarded the High Sheriff Special Recognition Award for his ‘outstanding contribution to the community of Greater Manchester during the ongoing COVID-19 crisis’.
Free school meals
Rashford was the driving force behind the 'Covid summer school fund' which was set up by Boris Johnson after a phone call with Rashford.
The Prime Minister launched the scheme to help feed 1.3 million school kids in England – who would rely on free school meals.
Rashford penned an open letter before their phone call, and he spoke about the big difference it would make to families during the summer holidays.
University of Manchester honorary degree
In July 2020, the University of Manchester announced they would be giving Rashford an honorary degree, the highest honour the University can bestow.
The honour was for his remarkable campaign against child poverty off the field and outstanding sporting achievements on the pitch.
And, at just 22-years-old, Rashford was the youngest recipient of the award.
Receiving an MBE
Rashford was named as a recipient of an MBE during the Queen's birthday honours list last October.
He was awarded the MBE due to his 'extraordinary efforts to publicise and address social inequality, in particular his success in helping to extend the free school-meals scheme over the summer.'
Rashford said: "As a young black man from Wythenshawe, never did I think I would be accepting an MBE, never mind an MBE at the age of 22. This is a very special moment for myself and my family."
Pride of Britain award
The United star was bestowed with the Pride of Britain award – alongside Sir Captain Tom Moore – last November.
He was awarded the Special Recognition Award by Ashley and Jordan Banjo in Manchester.
"I am extremely humbled but I'd like to think that I am receiving this award on behalf of all of the incredible people who have selflessly stepped up to support their communities during this pandemic," he said.
Judging poetry
In March, Rashford accepted an invitation from a young fan to judge a poetry competition for children with hearing loss.
Rashford, not just content with appearing at the event, began to learn basic sign language so he could communicate with the kids.
In a video with the BBC, Rashford spoke about his love of poetry from a young age, showing a different side to the goalscorer.
Books for disadvantaged students
In April, Rashford announced he was launching a book club to give children the opportunity to read.
The United winger teamed up with Macmillan Children’s Books to promote reading among children from all kinds of backgrounds.
When launching the book club, Rashford spoke about his desire to have read more when he was a youngster, however, his family were forced to budget tightly on food.
Signed football shirt and PS5 for young fan
With just days before the Euro 2020 final, the biggest game of Rashford young career, he took time out of his busy schedule to help a fan.
Charlie Cox, whose brain tumour has remerged five times, asked Rashford for a birthday message.
Rashford, however, went above and beyond; he sent the young boy a a signed England shirt as well as a PS5.
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