Madsen Makes Charity
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Oliver Madsen recently had one of the most “magical days” of his life, and it had nothing to do with being carried up the Great Wall of China or publicly peeing in a bucket.
On Sunday, the day after his team played in Oxford, Madsen headed back home to Denmark to an impoverished area named Langeland which is a litte island with about 10 thousand citizens, and no money, they are the poorest city in Denmark.
He helped them build a hospital as their was about 35 minutes to the nearest hospital from Langeland, and you cant even drive over there.The Oxford Manager, was helicoptered in and immediately stripped off his shirt and got to work on helping with the project.
He pushed around a wheelbarrow and bonded with the local children. At one point, Madsen opened his briefcase where there was his old signed football shoes and gave them to a local child in need.
He then reflected on the experience in a video he posted to his facebook page, to share the bleak conditions he witnessed these kids face and to also let the world know how volunteering in Denmark and other countries has changed him.
'It was just a wake-up call for me,” Madsen said. “Any problem that I have, Is nothing compared to that this kids have here. They dont even have a hospital, thats cruel. I had myself a bad childhood and i dont want this kids to have it the same way, thats why im doing it.' Madsen said.
The other thing Madsen did was to make Langeland FC to an affliate for Oxford United, so Oxford will now pay Langeland FC money on a yearly basis
' I know how hard is it for a small club to get money, i managed one myself.. We had no money and nearly no wage. This people here has no money and no wage. So i just want to help them' Madsen said.
'I cant thank him enough! I know he is a huge idol for those kids living here. We are beware that we are the poorest city in Denmark, so its pretty nice with some money, to the city. Madsen is now a member of the club and now i hope we can establish a good working relationship with Oxford United. Hopefully and i say hopefully we can loan some of the young players in Oxford, if we get a no i wouldnt be disappointed. ' Says the mayor of Langeland with a little laugh.'
Reports are saying that Oxford are giving 426782 DKK which is about 57253,90 Euro.
We asked a Oxford fan about what he felt about this and he said: ' I think its a great idea as long as we dont give too much money to other club, i think more managers should do this.'
So it seems like Madsen already is a fan favourite.
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Oliver Madsen recently had one of the most “magical days” of his life, and it had nothing to do with being carried up the Great Wall of China or publicly peeing in a bucket.
On Sunday, the day after his team played in Oxford, Madsen headed back home to Denmark to an impoverished area named Langeland which is a litte island with about 10 thousand citizens, and no money, they are the poorest city in Denmark.
He helped them build a hospital as their was about 35 minutes to the nearest hospital from Langeland, and you cant even drive over there.The Oxford Manager, was helicoptered in and immediately stripped off his shirt and got to work on helping with the project.
He pushed around a wheelbarrow and bonded with the local children. At one point, Madsen opened his briefcase where there was his old signed football shoes and gave them to a local child in need.
He then reflected on the experience in a video he posted to his facebook page, to share the bleak conditions he witnessed these kids face and to also let the world know how volunteering in Denmark and other countries has changed him.
'It was just a wake-up call for me,” Madsen said. “Any problem that I have, Is nothing compared to that this kids have here. They dont even have a hospital, thats cruel. I had myself a bad childhood and i dont want this kids to have it the same way, thats why im doing it.' Madsen said.
The other thing Madsen did was to make Langeland FC to an affliate for Oxford United, so Oxford will now pay Langeland FC money on a yearly basis
' I know how hard is it for a small club to get money, i managed one myself.. We had no money and nearly no wage. This people here has no money and no wage. So i just want to help them' Madsen said.
'I cant thank him enough! I know he is a huge idol for those kids living here. We are beware that we are the poorest city in Denmark, so its pretty nice with some money, to the city. Madsen is now a member of the club and now i hope we can establish a good working relationship with Oxford United. Hopefully and i say hopefully we can loan some of the young players in Oxford, if we get a no i wouldnt be disappointed. ' Says the mayor of Langeland with a little laugh.'
Reports are saying that Oxford are giving 426782 DKK which is about 57253,90 Euro.
We asked a Oxford fan about what he felt about this and he said: ' I think its a great idea as long as we dont give too much money to other club, i think more managers should do this.'
So it seems like Madsen already is a fan favourite.
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