By Uche Dozie
Football Writer, kick442.com-Nigeria
Tennis legend and wife, Roger Federer and Mirka Federer have donated a million Swiss Franc to most vulnerable families in Switzerland.
The Tennis Star took to his social media page to announce that he and his wife had made donations to families in his country to ameliorate the effect of corona virus.
— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) March 25, 2020
”These are challenging times for everyone and nobody should be left behind. Mirka and I have personally decided to donate one million Swiss Francs for the most vulnerable families in Switzerland. ”Federer said.
The world number three tennis player stated that the contribution was just a start and hope that others will support.
The pandemic of corona virus has risen up to more than 10,000 cases according to reports which is a lot for a small country.
The 31-time grand slam winner has been involved in a lot of philanthropic gestures donating $ 170,000 alongside tennis rival and friend, Rafael Nadal to help the effect of the Australian wild fire early this year amongst other gestures.
The tennis star stays hopeful and advised that all stays healthy.
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