---
title: "Leeds United: Fans proud of players’ £25k donation to Marcus Rashford campaign"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-fans-praise-players-donation-rashford-end-food-poverty-campaign/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Ben Crump"
section: "Leeds United"
published: "2020-10-25T13:00:09Z"
modified: "2020-10-25T13:00:09Z"
---

# Leeds United: Fans proud of players’ £25k donation to Marcus Rashford campaign

**Many [Leeds](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-news/) fans have backed the decision from the Whites squad to pledge £25,000 to a campaign led by Marcus Rashford to end child food poverty in the United Kingdom.**

The Manchester United forward is currently leading a campaign to the government to continue their free school meals programme. The 22-year-old’s initiative was put forward in Parliament by Labour but unfortunately was rejected, although a number of councils and businesses have now backed the campaign through funding.

Leeds have pledged £25,000 towards the initiative, with club captain Liam Cooper announcing via Twitter that he and his teammates will help Rashford and his cause.

> Let’s do this Leeds! No children should ever go hungry. £25k guaranteed from the [@lufc](https://twitter.com/LUFC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) squad. We stand with you [@MarcusRashford](https://twitter.com/MarcusRashford?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) 🤍 [https://t.co/qOr4qIdIbB](https://t.co/qOr4qIdIbB)
>
> — Liam Cooper (@LiamCooper\_\_) [October 24, 2020](https://twitter.com/LiamCooper__/status/1319963674128355329?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

Following Cooper’s tweet, many Leeds fans showed their support to the cause and heaped praise on the Yorkshire club for taking part in the “important” campaign.

### Leeds fans express their pride at players’ donation

> Stood in Sainsbury’s crying. I’m so so proud of you & the boys Coops!! This is insane, why do we have footballers looking after the most vulnerable and not the government?!
>
> — Rich & Katie Kins (C) 🏆 (@TeamKins) [October 24, 2020](https://twitter.com/TeamKins/status/1319971527685799936?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Thanks skipper. And thanks Marcus. Man United he may be. But some things are more important than football.
>
> — Phil Harrison (@MrPMHarrison) [October 24, 2020](https://twitter.com/MrPMHarrison/status/1319967727147253761?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Rashford is a true hero what he’s creating will be felt nation wide by the poor children who are suffering the most
>
> — Just lufc nowt else (@ripBIGjack) [October 24, 2020](https://twitter.com/ripBIGjack/status/1319997261741494272?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Amazing work lads. First lowering your wages, now this, plus pumping villa 3-0.
>
> Some set of boys you lot. My team 😍
>
> — Tony LUFC 🏆 (@Tonylufc28) [October 24, 2020](https://twitter.com/Tonylufc28/status/1319964004761112576?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> My captain 💙
>
> — Beth (@bethgabriel\_) [October 24, 2020](https://twitter.com/bethgabriel_/status/1319964669860319233?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Nice one – team of Kings. First to sacrifice salary to support furloughed staff in the club and now this!!!! 💙💛🙌🏆⚽️❤️
>
> — Melanie 💙💛 🏆🥂🍾 (@22Yorkshire) [October 24, 2020](https://twitter.com/22Yorkshire/status/1319971569465200646?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

***Do you think more Premier League clubs will follow Leeds and take part in the cause? Let us know your thoughts on this and Cooper’s tweet in the comments section below…***