Russian tennis star Maria Sharapova has become the latest sporting celebrity to make a donation towards Ukraine war relief effort.
Russia invaded Ukraine 18 days ago. Sharapova donated to Save the Children’s crisis relief fund. “With each day that goes by, I am more and more heartbroken and deeply saddened by the images and stories of families and children affected by this escalating crisis in Ukraine.
“I am donating to Save the Children’s crisis relief fund, an organisation working tirelessly to provide food, water, and aid kits to support those in need. Please join me in making a donation. I pray for PEACE and send my love and support to all those affected,” Sharapova wrote in an Instagram post.
Earlier, World No.18 Elina Svitolina and Lyon Open finalist Dayana Yastremska expressed a desire to donate their prize money to Ukrainian war effort. Former World No.1 Andy Murray had pledged to donate his 2022 prize money earned to UNICEF to provide urgent medical supplies and early childhood development kits.
