Published 16:49 IST, November 12th 2019

Marcus Rashford hosts US cancer survivor John Berk during Brighton win

Marcus Rashford came good on his promise of hosting a Manchester United fan who just beat stage-3 cancer. John Berk and his friends attended United's 3-1 win.

Reported by: Colin DCunha
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Beating st-3 cancer is undoubtedly a huge deal. It's like being handed a second lease at life. That was also case for one US-based Manchester United fan who goes by name of John Berk. After beating st-3 cancer, all John Berk wanted to do was go to atre of Dreams - Old Trafford - to witness his favourite club play live. 

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So, John Berk and his friends decided to raise money for trip to England. While y did raise eugh money for a trip to England, y were still without a way of seeing Red Devils live at Old Trafford. n, Berk's friend decided to tweet to Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford regarding tickets conundrum. 

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Manchester United's game against Brighton was what John Berk and his friends were aiming for, and Marcus Rashford duly obliged after an interaction on Twitter. Marcus Rashford's promise was to arrange for tickets for Berk and his friends. Rashford also asked former Man United right-back, Gary Neville, to help out with hotel arrangements for Berk and his friends. Gary Neville is one of owners of Hotel Football overlooking Old Trafford. hotel is also co-owned by Man United legends Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, Nicky Butt and Phil Neville. 

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And so, cancer survivor John Berk was in attendance as Manchester United emerged 3-1 winners against Brighton & Hove Albion. Quickfire goals in first half meant that John Berk and his friends were in for a treat as Man United registered ir fourth victory in Premier League on Matchday 12. Marcus Rashford later posted a picture alongside John Berk and also handed him a signed Manchester United shirt. 

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