Ben Dickinson's walk from Northern Ireland to fund 75,000 meals was inspired by Marcus Rashford.
Ben said he was "speechless" when he met former United player Wayne Rooney during the ten-day walk from Inver Park, home of his local football team Larne FC.
After a ferry trip from Northern Ireland, Ben, who was joined by his family, also stopped off at Everton and Liverpool FC's stadiums during the 64-mile trek. His walk follows a previous fundraiser when he ran 26 miles over 26 days for Northern Ireland Children's Hospice.Ben met former Manchester United player Wayne Rooney during his fundraising walk
Rashford waged a high-profile campaign to persuade ministers to provide free meals to vulnerable children throughout the school holidays during the pandemic,
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