marcus rashford Flashcards
hunger/school meals/extent of poverty
“as their stomachs grumble”
“wembley stadium could be filled more than twice with children who have had to skip meals during lockdown due to their families not being able to access food”
“food poverty in england is a pandemic that could spam generations if we dont correct now”
mental health
“i have listened when fathers have told me they are suffering with depression”
“the anxiety and stress of knowing that poverty is the main driver of children ending up in care”
“do you know how much courage it takes for a grown man to say ‘i cant cope’”
covid and its implications
“we rely on parents many of whom have seen their jobs evaporate due to covid-19”
“during this pandemic, people are existing on a knifes edge”
“in april 2020, 2.1 million people claimed unemployment related benefits”
“i have listened when fathers have told me they are struggling with depression”
he is humble
his background, crediting others with his success
compassionate
mental health paragraph
strong moral compass
determined to help, addresses government paragraph
