Manchester United - Charity thread

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ini termasuk kegiatan sosial khan ...,
Rio 'n temen2x timnas Inggris 'n juga Beckham D
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Beckham Lawan Kriminal Berpisau
Kompas.com - 19/8/2008 | 04:41 WIB



LONDON, SELASA - Bintang sepakbola Inggris yang kini bermain di LA Galaxy, David Beckham, prihatin dengan kriminal anak muda yang makin marak di Inggris. Bersama Rio Ferdinand (Manchester United) dan David James (Portsmouth), mereka menyatakan melawan kriminal tersebut dan aktif dalam kampanye memeranginya.

Pada Senin (18/8), ketiga bintang Inggris itu ikut aktif dalam launching kampanye pemerintah memerangi kriminal di jalan-jalan Inggris. Kampanye itu mengambil moto "I Doesn't Have to Happen" atau "Ini tak Perlu Terjadi".

Kampanye itu digelar pemerintah Inggris, menyusul maraknya kejahatan jalanan di negeri itu. Sabtu (16/8), seorang pemuda berumur 17 tahun menjadi korban penusukan di jalan London Selatan. Dia menjadi remaja ke-23 yang tewas karena penusukan maupun penembakan di jalan selama tahun 2008 ini. Sebuah kasus yang cukup banyak, karena terjadi dalam enam bulan.

Sekretaris Negara Inggris, Jacqui Smith dan ketiga pemain sepakbola tersebut, menyatakan perlawanannya terhadap kriminal. Ketiga pemain itu akan menjadi bagian dari tim yang akan melawan Republik Ceko dalam partai persahabatan di Stadion Wembley, Rabu (20/8).

Menurut Jacqui, sejak Juni 2008 saja, sudah ada 2.500 anak muda yang ditangkap. Sebanyak 1.600 di antaranya membawa pisau dan merencanakan melakukan kriminal di jalanan dengan pisaunya. Juga tercatat sudah ada 55.000 orang yang dicegat di jalanan dengan ancaman pisau.

Beckham yang tumbuh di Leytonstone, London Timur, dalam temu pers mengatakan, dia pernah menyaksikan betapa mengerikan dan menyedihkannya akibat dari kejahatan dengan penusukan ketika dia masih muda.

"Ketika aku masih 13 tahun, saudara dari salah satu teman baikku hampir menandatangani kontrak sebagai pemain Leyton Orient. Suatu sore, dia berjalan-jalan dan tiba-tiba terjadi perkelahian. Dia ditusuk tepat di punggungnya dan akhirnya dilarikan ke rumah sakit," kenangnya.

"Itu terjadi sudah begitu lama. Saat itu, saya tahu betapa sedih dan berdukanya temanku dan keluarganya. Sebagai orangtua, tentu Anda tak mengharapkan salah satu anak Anda yang sedang pergi ke sekolah di suatu pagi, kemudian tak akan kembali lagi. Kampanye memerangi kriminal di jalanan ini sangat penting. Kami, sebagai para pemain sepakbola, berharap bisa membantu kampanye itu," jelas Beckham.

"Kami punya suara dan suara kami akan didengar para remaja dan pemuda. Sangat penting bagi kami untuk terlibat dalam kampanye ini. Sangat penting bahwa kita percaya kejahatan itu bisa dikurangi atau diakhiri," lanjutnya.

David James setuju dengan pendapat itu. Sebagai orang tua, dia juga merasa khawatir dengan keadaan di jalanan. "Aku ppunya tiga anak yang tinggal di London. Jika sedang di London kemudian keluar untuk berpesta, ini tak akan masalah jika kami tidak terlambat pulang. Saat ini, jika anak Anda keluar, pasti ada kekhawatiran besar jika mereka pulang dengan keadaan teruka atau malah lebih buruk lagi," kata David James.

"Ketika kami sedang tumbuh, kami langsung terjun di dunia olahraga. Sehingga, hidup kami tak membosankan. Sekarang ini, banyak anak-anak yang merasa bosan. Saya kira, ini awal masalah kriminal tersebut," jelas James.

Rio Ferdinand juga pernah memiliku pengalaman menyedihkan. Rekan sekolahnya di Peckham, Stephen Lawrence, tewas akibat kejahatan di jalanan pada 1993. Maka, dia sangat antusias ketika pemerintah Inggris mengadakan kampanye memerangi kriminal jalanan.

"Hukuman berat juga sangat penting. Jika seseorang yang melakukan kejahatan dihukum satu atau dua tahun yang akan menyita masa mudanya, maka mereka akan berpikir dua kali untuk membawa pisau," jelasnya.

Sementara itu Sekretaris Negara Jacqui Smith menambahkan, "Beberapa anak muda mungkin berpikir dengan membawa pisau mereka merasa agak aman. Faktanya, justru sebaliknya yang terjadi. Jika Anda membawa pisau, ada risiko akan menggunakannya atau justru akan terkena olehnya."

"Hal itu tak perlu terjadi. Kesedihan akibat kejahatan di jalanan juga tak perlu terjadi. Sehingga, semua keluarga tak perlu hidup dalam ketakutan," tambahnya.

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PremierLeague.com
Nevilles back good cause
Lucie Anderson had double Neville vision after winning a recent competition.



The three-year-old from Swinton was thrilled when New Children's Hospital Appeal patron Philip Neville was joined by his brother, Manchester United captain, Gary Neville at Booth Hall Children's Hospital to present her with a prize for winning the hospital's dog drawing competition.

Lucie, who has been treated at Booth Hall for nearly three years for Talpies Club Foot won a selection of toys along with a limited edition personally signed Harold Riley book in celebration of the upcoming book, The Dog, which will go on sale in support of The Appeal.

The limited edition book features dog illustrations and stories by 100 children from across the globe, with a selection of those featured being from All Hallows RC Business and Enterprise College in Salford.

It will go on sale for £10 to help the appeal to raise money for parental accommodation and up to date equipment.

Gary Neville attended Booth Hall Children's Hospital as part of the Premier League Creating Chances campaign and said: "I was delighted to be able to present Lucy with her prize.

"Being in hospital as a child must be very unnerving, but it is little things like winning a competition like this that can make all the difference. With the help of the New Children's Hospital Appeal, the new hospital will be something that the whole of Manchester can be very proud of.

"I hope lots of people will buy Harold's book and support the appeal, it is a fantastic cause that will help many children like Lucy in the future. "

Pink Dog

Lucie said: "I'm very excited to win the dog competition with my pink dog called Amelia who likes mashed potato. Drawing the dog was a lot of fun and my brother said that United are the best team but I love my dolly more."

The famous Salford Artist Harold Riley, who was also in attendance, will be hosting a Dog's Dinner in aid of the Appeal on the 15th November to celebrate the launch of the book and exhibition that will take place at Salford Museum and Art Gallery.

The New Children's Hospital Appeal aims to raise £20m to help fund projects within the new children's hospital. The Appeal will focus on two main areas ensuring that the new state-of-the-art buildings have the best equipment available for diagnosis and treatment and providing accommodation so that parents can stay on or close to their child's ward during treatment.

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wah wah ...., mas Berba dah ikutan aja nih ... :n
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11/11/2008 10:15 - ManUtd.com, Jeremy Sprigge, UNICEF
Reds dinner benefits charity



The first-team squad turned out in style for the annual United for UNICEF Gala Dinner, helping to raise over £65,000 for the club's international charity partner.

This year's event had a ‘Champions of Youth’ theme, recognising the important role that young players have played in United's success whilst highlighting the club's long-term commitment to supporting the rights and needs of children and young people worldwide through United For UNICEF.

Funds raised from the Gala Dinner will support UNICEF’s global children and AIDS campaign ‘Unite for Children, Unite against AIDS’. HIV and AIDS are having a devastating impact on young people worldwide. In China, an estimated 200 people are infected with HIV each day; the vast majority of these people are young. Funds raised will help to fund an innovative UNICEF HIV prevention project that will provide young Chinese people with the education and information they need to protect themselves from HIV.

This year's event was hosted by Sky TV’s James Cooper and featured special performances from a range of young talent including Ray Quinn (X Factor 2007 runner-up), who entertained a host of guests including Sir Alex Ferguson, United players past and present and other sporting and showbiz celebrities including cast members from popular TV programmes Coronation Street and Hollyoaks.

A grand auction offered a range of dazzling prizes including a once-in-a-lifetime chance to watch UNICEF Ambassador David Beckham’s LA Galaxy team in action in Los Angeles, whilst a silent auction and raffle gave attendees the chance to win money-can’t-buy prizes whilst supporting UNICEF’s work.


United boss and UNICEF ambassador Sir Alex Ferguson said:

“We at Manchester United are committed to supporting young people. Young people face many great challenges across the world today, but undoubtedly one of the greatest is AIDS. AIDS is having a devastating effect, robbing youngsters of their families, their friends and their future. But there is hope. Our Gala Dinner gives us the chance as a club to show our full support for these young people and raise funds for UNICEF’s vital work to ensure that the young are protected from HIV and AIDS. This event will make a lasting difference to the lives of children worldwide.”

UNICEF UK Executive Director David Bull added:

“Manchester United‘s support for UNICEF and our AIDS campaign is vital for our work. The funds raised by the United for UNICEF Gala Dinner will provide thousands of children in China with the education and information they need to protect themselves and their loved ones from HIV. With this money we will be able to give children the chance of a future.”

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Manchester United UNICEF Charity Dinner - 9 nov 2008

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Deaf Friendly Footballers
March 05, 2009



Young hearing-impaired football players picked up some top tips from Reds Darren Fletcher and Carling Cup Hero Ben Foster, when the Foundation and the National Deaf Children’s Society held a special training session at the Champions training ground.

It was all part of Premier League Creating Chances and involved young people aged 8-18 from North West schools, who attend regular deaf-friendly football sessions as part of the Foundation’s disability programme.

Darren Fletcher was impressed with the skills on show and picked up a few new skills himself, he said:

‘Ben and I had a good kick around with the kids today - they were a really good bunch and some of them look like they could be destined for big things!’

‘It was really interesting to see how the kids use sign language when they train and I even learnt how to sign my name.”

The aim of deaf-friendly sessions is to encourage youngsters to take up football and develop their confidence. Rob Danson, NDCS Football Development Officer explained why that is so important,

“Deafness makes it harder for children to communicate which can be very isolating. Many deaf children and young people find it difficult to participate in football because clubs may not set up to provide good communication. “

Last year, Sir Alex Ferguson signed up to the NCDS Deaf Friendly Football Club Pledge (DFFC) on behalf of Manchester United and the Foundation. The DFFC project is opening up football opportunities to deaf children across the UK.

The sessions are definitely having the desired affect, with two of the youngsters who attend now playing for the mainstream Girls team. Athena Preston said: “It was great to meet first team players, I love football - it’s my favourite thing to do and I am really enjoying playing for Manchester United.”

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Rio Kickz Out Violence
James Marshall - March 05, 2009



Manchester United star Rio Ferdinand took time out last week to visit Old Trafford Sports Barn to promote the Foundation’s Kickz project.

Rio attended an event called Your Voice - Your Goals, which was hosted by Kickz and Trafford Council and aimed to tackle violence in Trafford and break down barriers between young people, the Police and other government agencies. The event also showcased the positive services available to young people in the area.

Rio took part in a Q&A session with a selected panel of guests, which included local musician Fabian Wilks, community worker Joe Malaika, police officers from Manchester’s XCalibre Taskforce and Kickz project coordinator Lee Adams.

England international Rio told the 60 teenagers who were in attendance about his experiences growing up and advised them on achieving future goals. He said: “My advice to people here tonight is to decide what your goal in life is, and work towards it as you can achieve anything you want in life if you put your mind to it.”

The Foundation's Kickz project was set up in the autumn of 2006 to build relationships between key partners in the community and engage youngsters and encourage them to talk about their role in tackling crime. Kickz is aimed at encouraging youngsters between the ages of 12-19, who live in the areas where crime figures are high to take part in sports. The Kickz project runs football and sports sessions at times when anti-social behaviour is at its highest and is delivered by the Foundation in partnership with the Football Foundation, Greater Manchester Police and Trafford Council.

Project coordinator Lee Adams said: “Everything you hear about young people at the moment is negative but Kickz has had a massive effect in this area. Crime has dropped dramatically since the project has started and the whole community has seen a positive improvement in the area.”

Lee is supported by volunteers who help coach the children, building up their confidence and encouraging them to take part in different activities in the area.

Chief Executive of Manchester United Foundation John Shiels said: “Kickz has been fantastic for this area in recent years it has encouraged youngsters to take part in sport and a big thank you must go out to Lee and his team who have been brilliant in helping hundreds of youngsters achieve their goals.”

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