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Andy Murray to donate 2022 season prize cash to Ukrainian kids

The three-time grand slam champion says he might be partnering with UNICEF to assist present medical provides and developmental kits.

As Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine enters a 14th day, a minimum of two million refugees have been pressured to flee the nation.

“Over 7.5m kids are in danger with the escalating battle in Ukraine, so I am working with UNICEF UK to assist present pressing medical provides and early childhood improvement kits,” Murray, who’s a UNICEF ambassador, tweeted.

“It is vital schooling continues, so UNICEF is working to allow entry to studying for displaced kids, in addition to supporting the rehabilitation of broken colleges, along with substitute tools and furnishings,” he added.

“I’ll be donating my earnings from my prize cash for the remainder of the yr, however anybody within the UK can help UNICEF’s humanitarian response by donating to our attraction by following this hyperlink — https://unicef.uk/am_ukraine.

“Kids in Ukraine want peace — now.”

Murray’s donation comes after tennis’ three governing our bodies — the ATP, WTA and ITF — and the organizations that run every of the 4 grand slams pledged to donate a complete of $700,000 “to help the humanitarian aid efforts for the struggle in Ukraine.”

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