MANCHESTER UNITED legend Patrice Evra has launched an incredible fundraising campaign to raise £250,000 to help the NHS in the battle against coronavirus.
The former France International has teamed up with Lineage Logistics to provide meals and support for frontline workers, such as cleaners, porters and security staff, as part of the Share A Meal initiative.
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Manchester United icon Patrice Evra is helping raise money for the NHSCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Evra has committed to matching every pound up to £250k to support the “unsung heroes” of the NHS, through charitable trusts in Manchester and London.
The eventual goal of the UK campaign is to raise double that amount in order to donate 100million meals worldwide to people in need in response to COVID-19.
Evra explained: “It was when I spoke to staff at Hillingdon Hospital in London and at Manchester Royal Infirmary that I realized we should do more to support the unsung heroes – the cleaners, porters, security staff, without whom the hospitals would not function.
“The work they are doing is vital, incredibly tough and often heartbreaking.
“They are working on the frontline while the rest of the country stays at home and we’ve got to give our support however we can.
They are working on the frontline while the rest of the country stays at home and we’ve got to give our support however we can.
Patrice Evra on the NHS
“I am proud to partner with a company like Lineage Logistics that is stepping up to help launch this important project.”
Evra’s goodwill gesture is the latest in a string of charitable acts from the legendary left-back.
The 38-year-old was often seen working closely with the Manchester United foundation during his eight-year spell with the club.
While he was also pictured delivering packages to rough sleepers on the streets of Marseille back in 2017.
Evra has now set up a Just Giving page to raise funds for the heroes of the NHS with the collective funds used to support the Manchester Foundation Trust Charity.
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That foundation aids the ten hospitals of the Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust and The Hillingdon Hospitals Charity, which in turn, contributes to The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Sarah Tedford, Chief Executive of The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust said: “Patrice is right, every staff member is doing an incredible job and deserves all the help we can give.
“We are absolutely delighted that the fundraising led by Patrice and Lineage will enable our charity partner to provide meals and other much needed support to our dedicated teams.”
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