Part of the England rugby squad that took the country to victory in the 2003 World Cup, Matt Dawson is also a team captain on BBC's 'A Question of Sport' as well as a rugby commentator for the BBC and Radio 5Live.

Matt Dawson first supported UNICEF UK in 2004 when he attended a 'Check Out for Children' event and spoke engagingly about the UNICEF UK/Starwood partnership. In support of the Unite for Children, Unite against AIDS campaign Matt travelled to South Africa to see how UNICEF is working to ensure that all children have the right to a childhood.

He continues to support UNICEF UK through speaking at and supporting corporate and fundraising events.

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Matt Dawson meets Johanna who has lost 6 daughters because of AIDS © UNICEF/2009/Karin Schermbrucker
In South Africa Matt Dawson meets Johanna who has lost 6 daughters because of AIDS. Her family is supported by UNICEF.© UNICEF/2009/Karin Schermbrucker

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