Leicester City goalkeeper Danny Ward has returned to his regional roots to help struggling families with children receive free meals during Coronavirus lockdown.
Ward, who began his career with Wrexham and Liverpool, has kickstarted a Cash for Kids programme to provide essential care for the most vulnerable people in the north-west and north Wales.
The scheme has also received backing from Liverpool’s youngest goalscorer Ben Woodburn with restaurant chain Hickorys Smokehouse committed to preparing and delivering meals.
‘The aim is to raise money to put food on the table for these families,’ explained 26-year-old Ward who played for Wales against England at Euro 2016.
‘We want to be able to give something back to our local communities, helping kids are in neglect or near poverty. It is critical we stick our hands in our pockets and help them at this time.
‘Hickorys have said they will cook the food and get them out to these families. Cash for Kids will look to supply other essentials like toothpaste. It is a case of pulling a community together to help the vulnerable.
‘As footballers, we know how much the community has given us growing up. It’s good to give help them in return if we can. It is sad it might take something like this to think about it but hopefully we can take some positives.
‘It puts life into perspective. We need to look after each other. The job goes out the window, we want to look after one another.’
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That's very good...keep up the good work and wish u luck in ur career💖👏✌