Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has made a donation of £500,000 worth of toys to charity to ensure needy children receive a present at Christmas.
Ferdinand, who retired last year following a decorated career, made the generous gift to Manchester radio station Key 103's Cash for Kids campaign.
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A father of three, Ferdinand said he could not bear the thought of any children going without a present of some kind during the festive period.
Ferdinand also revealed he has made a donation of 11,500 sleeping bags to the homeless community in Manchester.
Me & @RossoRestaurant are doing our bit this Xmas for #missionchristmas @CFKKEY103 with @KEY103 come on get involved Manchester!
— Rio Ferdinand (@rioferdy5) December 15, 2016
"As a father myself I couldn't see children going without opening a present this Christmas Day - the work that Cash For Kids at Key 103 do is truly amazing," he said.
"I'm glad that my restaurant Rosso and I can be involved in this and certainly help put a smile on locals kids' faces this Christmas Day.
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"Me and the guys at Rosso have seen what's been going on in the city, and with obviously it being Christmas we know there are a lot of people less fortunate than we are so we've decided to donate £500,000 worth of toys and gifts.
"But Manchester has got to get behind what we are doing, everyone can get involved and donate what they can. We're not looking for a thank you, we're just trying to help people out."