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Ex-England defender Rio Ferdinand donates £500,000 to charity for toys to give to needy children this Christmas.

Ex-England defender Rio Ferdinand donates £500,000 to charity for toys to give to needy children this Christmas .

Former England player Rio Ferdinand has donated £500,000 worth of toys to needy children this Christmas.

The 38-year-old made the generous offer on behalf of himself and his Italian restaurant Rosso to the 'Cash for Kids' campaign, the official charity of Manchester radio station Key 103.

The ex-Manchester United defender said he 'couldn't bear' to think of any child going without a gift on Christmas Day.

Ferdinand, who now works as a pundit on BT Sport, said: 'As a father myself I couldn't see children going without opening a present this Christmas Day. This is a big lesson for all as the season of giving approaches. Giving will ensure we enter the new year with a lot payback and loving expectations. WHAT ARE YOU WILLING TO GIVE AND SHARE THIS CHRISTMAS?

Ex-England defender Rio Ferdinand donates £500,000 to charity for toys to give to needy children this Christmas.
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