United To Host Gala Dinner For Unicef

Jose Mourinho and his Manchester United first team will all be in attendance at the prestigious United for Unicef gala dinner next month and you could be there too.

The 18th annual event takes place at Old Trafford on Wednesday 15 November and follows the success of previous galas, which have helped to raise over £4 million for the world’s leading children’s organisation.

Offering fans the chance to rub shoulders with their footballing heroes, the event includes a live auction with once-in-a-lifetime prizes to be won, plus a table raffle of signed United memorabilia and live entertainment.

Globally more than 120 million children are missing out on school, nearly twice the population of the UK. All funds raised from this year’s dinner will go towards Unicef’s vital work in Thailand, to support education programmes for children with limited or no access to schooling. These children are among the most disadvantaged and vulnerable children in Thailand. Many are denied access to education because of poverty, disability, gender discrimination and migrant status. Unicef supports education for every child to provide them with the skills and knowledge to lead a better life and break the cycle of poverty for families, communities and countries.

Jose Mourinho is a big supporter of the charity and said: “Charity is one of the amazing things in society and I have always been very supportive of Unicef. You know that the money is going to the right place and is going to make a big difference.

“This year the money is going to help children in Thailand so we know that we are going to contribute to a better future – I think it is difficult to have a better feeling than that.”

Unicef UK deputy executive director, Catherine Cottrell, said: “Over the last 18 years, Manchester United has helped Unicef transform lives and keep children safe across the world. All of the funds raised this year will help more children in Thailand get an education and the chance of a brighter future.

“We are very proud of our long standing United for Unicef partnership and want to thank the club and its fans for their continued support.”

The link-up is the longest running of its kind between a sport organisation and a global children’s organisation and it has helped to change the lives of millions of children worldwide.

To join Mourinho and his players for a truly unforgettable night and to help raise vital funds for the children in Thailand, please visit www.manutd.com/united4unicef

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