gerrard and his inspiration for million children
Football inspiration for the International Children’s TrustSteven Gerrard is not only a hero to Liverpool and England supporters, but also to some of the World’s poorest children.Steven has agreed to Captain a “fantasy” football team of International soccer stars to support the International Childrens Trust, a charity that works with extremely vulnerable children globally. Gerrard, whose second daughter Lexie was born last week, leads a team which includes Tim Howard, Dominic Matteo, Chris Riggott, Jamie Carragher, Tim Cahill, Scott Parker, Robbie Keane and Emile Heskey. Details of the team will be sent to the thousands of children that ICT support across the world. All the players have generously committed funds to ICT to try to help end the cycle of ill health, low self esteem, unemployment and abuse and the potential criminality that so many children face in the developing world.The ICT Chairman Marcus Lyon commented; “ICT is delighted and honoured to have Steven Gerrard as a supporter. Through his status as an International football star he and the team will be an inspiration across the world, regardless of race, religion or colour. Football breaks down the barriers between classes, cultures, nations and religions, and also those between the wealthy and the poor, it brings people together throughout the globe and the children in our projects will be thrilled to have this link to their greatest sporting heroes. This marvellous contribution from Steven and his team mates gives an enormous boost to the work of the ICT in bringing hope and encouragement to every child who faces life working or living on the streets.”