Boxing legend Ricky Hatton made a trip into the city centre to donate thousands of care packages to Manchester homeless charities.
'The Hitman' from Hyde lent a hand to the Yianis Christodoulou Foundation's mission to help those affected by the COVID-19 outbreak in the city.
Entrepreneur Yiannakis 'John' Christodoulou, of The Yianis Hotel Group which owns the Hilton Deansgate Manchester, founded Yianis Christodoulou Foundation to support disadvantaged children and their families in the UK and abroad.
During the coronavirus crisis the foundation has distributed free food packages to those in need.
The Manchester charities supported by the latest donations were Barnabus homeless charity, Justlife, which supports adults housed in unsupported temporary accommodation such as private hostels and B&Bs, Brydon Court, which works with rough sleepers, and Women’s DA.
Ricky, 41, wrote on his Instagram: "In Manchester this afternoon delivering food for the homeless @barnabusmcr @yianischarity Hope your all safe during this tough time. #staysafe X"
"Yes champ," said one fan.
"Well done Ricky," praised another.
"Well done mate," said fellow former boxer Tony Bellew.
Later that day, Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins star Tony and Liverpool Football Club icon icon Jamie Carragher made a donation to charities in Liverpool.
More than 6,000 food parcels were hand-delivered to homeless charities by the sports stars.
John Christodoulou said: “Mine and The Yianis Christodoulou Foundation’s principles are built on mainly helping those who are vulnerable and, with this current crisis many more need help within local communities.
“It means a lot to receive support from such respected sports stars, and the staff and volunteers from the charities were delighted to be able to meet them and be personally thanked for their ongoing hard work.
“We worked with and listened to the organisations to ensure we were providing them with necessary products.”
Other celebs supporting the foundation's efforts include former Coronation Street star Kym Marsh, Love Island's Ellie Brown and The Real Housewives of Cheshire star Dawn Ward.
For more information about The Yianis Christodoulou Foundation visit yianischristodouloufoundation.com.
