Andy Murray was named because the 2022 Arthur Ashe Humanitarian Award recipient in recognition of his assist for humanitarian efforts in Ukraine following Russia’s invasion of its neighbour, with the previous world primary elevating greater than $630,000.
Briton Murray, a three-time Grand Slam champion, stated in March he would donate all his prize cash received from tournaments within the yr in the direction of assist efforts for youngsters affected by the conflict, which Russia has referred to as a “special military operation”.
“Houses were bombed and families were displaced,” Murray stated in a press release. “Young children were affected by this, with many injured and in some cases dying. I wasn’t sure what I could do to help.
“I decided that from Indian Wells onwards, I would donate my prize money for the rest of the season to UNICEF’s humanitarian response — the final total was just over $630,000.
“It seemed like something that would give me some extra motivation this year. I thought I could also raise awareness and hopefully get others involved in helping, too.”
Murray’s particular person whole falls just under a joint donation of $700,000 made by the ATP, WTA, ITF in addition to the 4 Grand Slams earlier this yr. Former world primary Roger Federer had additionally donated $500,000.
“There are 7.5 million children in Ukraine and after more than nine months of increased conflict, 5.2 million of them are in need of assistance,” Murray stated.
“When you see images of children on the news who were impacted… that makes it even more difficult to stomach. I have four young children who are fortunate everything is fine with them… But being a parent, it affects you differently.”
Tatyana Fannouch, a UNICEF Programme Specialist stated from Kropyvnytskyi, Ukraine, that Murray’s donation meant they might offered medical provides and companies to kids together with those that fled their properties for security.
“We’ve reached vulnerable families in hard-to-reach areas with life-saving supplies and protection services. For all this support that you (Murray) provided for the children of Ukraine, thank you,” Fannouch stated.