Soccer star visits young people's centre

MANCHESTER United and England soccer star Michael Carrick is visiting Warrington’s NSPCC Young People’s Centre today.
The 27-year-old midfielder has pledged his support to the children’s charity and will use his public profile to help promote the NSPCC’s messages across the North West and the rest of the country.
This includes raising awareness of the recently launched Child’s Voice Appeal, which aims to raise £50m for ChildLine and the NSPCC Helpline for adults concerned about a child.
He said: “I’m supporting the NSPCC because they do fantastic work, making sure vulnerable kids are protected from abuse. They are currently expanding their adult Helpline and ChildLine services so more children will be able to get vital help when they need it. In order to make this possible I would encourage people to donate anything they can afford to the Child’s Voice Appeal and help to ensure no cry for help goes unheard.”
While at Warrington, the father of one will have the opportunity to learn more about the charity’s work, both locally and nationally, and will meet children’s workers, volunteers and young people who use the YPC.
His visit will culminate in a friendly kick-about with the boys’ football team, aged between 13 and 16 who meet weekly to train at the YPC.
Yvonne Jama, NSPCC children’s services manager in Warrington said: “It’s fantastic that Michael is supporting the NSPCC and his visit is really inspiring for all the young people who meet here, particularly our aspiring footballers.
“Teamwork and cooperation are key to building confidence and self-esteem which is why our participation through sport programmes have proved to be hugely successful with the young people who come to the centre. We’re very proud of their achievements.”