Roger Federer announced Wednesday to participate in the war effort by donating one million Swiss francs (943,000 euros) to poor families in Switzerland suffering from the consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic.
“We are living in difficult times for all of us and no one should be left behind. Mirka (his wife) and I decided to personally donate one million Swiss francs to the most disadvantaged families in Switzerland, "said Roger Federer on the networks, in French, German and English.
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- Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) March 25, 2020“Our contribution is just the beginning. We hope others will join us to help more families in need. Together we can overcome this crisis! Stay healthy! Added the former world number 1, one of the highest paid sportsmen on the planet with revenues estimated by Forbes magazine at $ 93.4 million in 2019.
He did not specify the form that this gift would take. The coronavirus pandemic has so far infected nearly 9,000 people in Switzerland and has left 86 dead, according to the Federal Office of Public Health.
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