Rio Ferdinand gave credit to his late “inspiring” mother when she shared her gratitude for being recognized on the Queen’s birthday list on Thursday.
The 43-year-old Manchester United legend, who founded the Rio Ferdinand Foundation to support youth in disadvantaged communities, received an OBE from the British monarch for his work.
He took to social media to discuss the award in a lengthy speech thanking the Queen and those involved in the charity.
“I can’t do it alone”: Rio Ferdinand, 43, credits his “inspiring” mother when she shared her gratitude for being inducted into the Queen’s Birthday Hall of Fame on Thursday.
Rio has worked to raise awareness of breast cancer after her husband Rebecca died of the disease at the age of 34 in 2015, followed by the tragic death of her mother, Janice St Fort, of the same disease at the age of 58. .
Rio made her debut in a video posted on her Instagram account: “I want to say a huge thank you to the Queen and everyone who put me on the Hall of Fame this year.
But I can’t just sit here and receive this award, I think the support I got from all the people in the foundation, even the young people who were helped, did their part.”
Honor: Rio, who founded the Rio Ferdinand Foundation to support youth in disadvantaged communities, honored by the British monarch for her philanthropic work (queen pictured Thursday)
Lief: Explained: My mother (Janice St Fort, photo) was the inspiration behind this foundation. I admired him, his willingness to help other people.
He continued: ‘My mother was the inspiration for this foundation. I admired him, his willingness to help other people, his drive and desire to change people’s perspectives and lives in terms of opportunities.
“Having the will and desire to do it and keep pushing. Keep asking multinationals, various councils, parliamentarians to help young people achieve their dreams and the opportunities to make them come true.
“It doesn’t matter how big or small it is, but when you have that one dream in your life, we think it’s very important that anyone traveling the world has something to focus on and be really excited about.” to vote.
“But for that you also need a structure, a structure to do that, and that’s where our foundations are built.”
Tragic: Rio tragically married his mother, Janice St. 2017
Unbelievable: He said: ‘We think it’s very important that anyone walking through this world, no matter how big or how small, but with that one dream in your life, has something to focus on’
The former footballer continued to talk about his upbringing, adding: “It was important to talk to the community I grew up in in Peckham, South London, it was very important to shape who I was and who I was. I.
“As all the people who play a role in my life grow, that community should also enjoy such rewards. I wouldn’t have done this without that community, without Peckham.
“The career I’ve had has given me the strength to go out and fulfill my dreams, travel the world to play football and build a foundation and continue what we’ve been doing for a decade.
He concluded: ‘More than 10,000 children have experienced it and are still living. We didn’t do it for these kinds of compliments, but when they come in it just nudges you to say “yes, I’m recognized for doing the right things”, so I go ahead and thank you very much. †
The Foundation: It concluded: ‘More than 10,000 children have experienced it and are still living. We didn’t do it for these kinds of awards’
Grateful: in a caption he added: “I am also very grateful for the efforts of everyone involved in the Rio Ferdinand Foundation”
He also left a heartfelt message under the video, adding: “I am so grateful for the efforts of everyone at the Rio Ferdinand Foundation, especially Gary Stannett and Rhiannon Watts, who have worked with me in various roles since the Foundation. . started over a decade ago and Victoria Lowe has led our work in Manchester for several years.
This year’s awards reportedly reflect the Queen’s “invaluable” qualities approaching her platinum anniversary and are recognized for her contribution to youth participation, the environment and sustainable public service.
Speaking of the anniversary list, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said: “This historic platinum anniversary is a celebration not only of the monarch, but also of the qualities he possesses.
“This week’s awards reflect many of the qualities that are invaluable in all aspects of UK life and communities.
“I respectfully commemorate all the winners of this year. Stories of courage and compassion inspire us all.
Recognition: This year’s awards are said to reflect the monarch’s “invaluable” qualities ahead of the platinum anniversary and are rewarded for their contribution to youth participation.
Source: Daily Mail
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