Manchester United Foundation has donated £50,000 to the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) and Crowdfunder’s VaccinAid campaign, helping to support the biggest vaccine drive in history.
“We’re incredibly grateful for the on-going support we have received from Manchester United Foundation, a valued partner of UNICEF UK for more than 22 years. By supporting UNICEF UK’s VaccinAid campaign, the Foundation is helping ensure rapid and equitable access of COVID-19 vaccines, irrespective of a country’s wealth.”As the world’s leading children’s charity, UNICEF understands that children have become the hidden victims of the pandemic, through school closures, health and nutrition risks, economies shutting down and much more. Through its partnership, Manchester United Foundation is proud to work together towards the goal of ending the pandemic as children are only safe when everyone they rely on is safe. Manchester United Foundation manages the 22-year partnership between UNICEF UK and Manchester United Football Club under the United for UNICEF brand. The relationship is the longest running of its kind between a sports club and global children’s organisation.
John Shiels, CEO of Manchester United Foundation, said: “We are very proud to have worked with UNICEF UK for many years, helping to support millions of children worldwide.
“For a global organisation like Manchester United, it is important that our continued dedication to supporting the young people and families of Greater Manchester is also extended to our partners overseas. Through supporting VaccinAid and the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines via the global COVAX Facility, we are able to make this possible. I am certain it will go a long way to helping people across the world, changing their lives for the better and helping to bring an end to the pandemic.”
The donation to UNICEF’s global campaign follows the ongoing support of Manchester United to the local community as Old Trafford recently served as a St John Ambulance training centre for over 1,200 volunteers as part of the NHS COVID-19 vaccination programme.
To find out more about Manchester United Foundation and its response to the Covid-19 pandemic, please visit www.mufoundation.org.