Liverpool's James Milner Uses Soccer Fame To Help Those In Need

As Barclays Premier League action resumes this weekend, James Milner will attempt to harness the power of football to continue crucial fundraising at his foundation’s latest charity event on Sunday evening.

The Liverpool vice-captain has long been dedicated to the cause of making a difference away from the game, fully aware of the potential to use his profile within the profession on behalf of others outside it.

His own organization — the James Milner Foundation — was launched four-and-a-half years ago to promote healthy recreation for the benefit of young people in the United Kingdom via opportunities in sport.

Next up for the charity is a unique “Nightmare Before Christmas” ball, set for Nov. 22, which will provide a night rich with entertainment and simultaneously generate important funds for Bloodwise, Help for Heroes and the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children.

“We are very fortunate to do what we do for a living and get paid well for it,” the No. 7 told Liverpoolfc.com.

“You have a certain profile with that, and sometimes it’s a good thing and other times it’s not, but you can use that for the better and that’s just something we decided to do.

“I thought it was a good idea to use that in a positive way and try to do some good and raise money for these charities. We’ve managed to do that so far and hopefully that can continue.