Melanie Rashford is the mother of Marcus Rashford, a famous footballer who plays for Manchester United and the England national team. She is a British citizen of African descent.
She is also a philanthropist supporting her son’s charity work to end child poverty in the UK.
She received a PhD from the University of Manchester along with her son in 2022 in recognition of their immense contributions to the city.
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- Full name: Melanie Rashford
- Date of birth: None
- Age: 50
- Gender: Female
- Place of birth: Manchester, England
- Nationality: British
- Occupation: Philanthropist
- Height: 5’7″
- Parents: None
- Siblings: None
- Spouse: Robert Rashford (divorced)
- Children: Dwaine, Dane, Chantelle, Claire and Marcus
- Relationship status: Single
- Net worth: $1.5 million
Early life and education
Melanie Rashford, believed to be in her 50s, was born and raised in Manchester, England. She grew up in a small flat in Wythenshawe, a district in the south of the city. She is of African-British descent.
She did not reveal much about her parents and siblings but said her family always supported her and her children.
She attended a local school in Wythenshawe but did not pursue further education.
Personal life
Melanie Rashford is married to Robert Rashford, a former footballer who played for several clubs in England. They have five children together: Dwaine, Dane, Chantelle, Claire and Marcus.
However, their marriage did not last long and they later divorced. Melanie raised her children as a single mother and often struggled to provide enough food for them.
She also sometimes skips meals and works multiple jobs to make ends meet. She says her children are her motivation and inspiration to keep going.
She supported her son Marcus’ passion for football and enrolled him in Fletcher Moss Rangers, a local youth team, when he was five. She also encouraged him to join the Manchester United academy when he was seven.
She often goes to her son’s matches and cheers him on. She is proud of his achievements and his charity work to end child poverty in the UK.
She said she was grateful for the opportunities and support her son had received and wanted to give back to the community. She is single and lives in a luxury home in Cheshire with her son Marcus.
Career
Melanie Rashford has no formal career but is a philanthropist who supports her son’s charity work.
She is involved with the Marcus Rashford Foundation, a charity that aims to provide food, education and opportunities for children and young people in the UK. She also helps distribute food parcels and vouchers to families in need.
She said she understood how difficult it was to raise children without enough food and wanted to make a difference in the lives of others.
She supports other causes and organisations working to end child poverty, such as FareShare, the Trussell Trust and the Child Poverty Action Group.
She has received several awards and honours for her charity work, such as the Pride of Britain Award, the Order of the British Empire and a Doctorate from the University of Manchester.
Net worth
Melanie Rashford has an estimated net worth of $1.5 million. She earns most of her income from her son’s financial support and charity work.
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