“This is the first time I give a larger amount for a goal that is important to me. Of course, money is not everything and that needs are a bit of a bottomless well … The decision was spontaneous – World Mental Health Day, an important win for me, Daria’s birthday and the anniversary of the French finals Open, which changed my life – it all contributed to it “- we read on Iga Świątek’s profile on Instagram.
Swiatek earmarked a great amount of money for a good cause.
“200,000 PLN is a large amount, so together with the team we decided to support two charities with it – our goal was not only direct financial support, but also appreciating the activities of these organizations in terms of increasing awareness and education” – described the whole action of the tennis player.
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“Elephants on the balcony with the use of these measures, starting from the second half of November, will start additional psychologists on duty to prevent suicide attempts by teenagers who are now looking for help much more often than before the pandemic. The amount will also provide a permanent annual therapy for 40 children in a mental crisis. Empowering Children Foundation. will also hire additional therapists at two Child Aid Centers to support children affected by violence, “we read on.
It’s not everything. Later in the entry, Świątek published the foundation’s data and appealed for help from Internet users.
“If you want our gesture and action to mean more – you can get involved by donating even a few zlotys to the selected organization […] Together we have influence “- she summed up.
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