Coco Gauff Calls Out Kyrie Irving and Damian Lillard to Help The Less Fortunate
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Tennis phenom Coco Gauff has accepted the ‘All In Challenge.’ It is a virtual fundraising event set up by celebrities to aid the frontline health workers and people who are in need amidst the coronavirus pandemic.
Coco has joined the likes of American celebrities, Kim Kardashian, Justin Bieber, and Drake. Further, she nominated NBA stars Kyrie Irving and Damian Lillard to the challenge, as well as, U.S. alpine ski racer and two-time Olympic Gold medallist Mikaela Shiffrin.
They will put items or experiences up for auction or giveaway, which would consequently raise funds. It would support charities based in the US, like Feeding America, Meals On Wheels, World Central Kitchen, and No Kid Hungry.
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“I am very, very happy to be a part of this amazing cause to help raise money for frontline workers and families in need,” Gauff shared on social media.
World No.54 Gauff will be putting an hour-long training session up for auction. She will be taking the successful bidder through her favorite tennis drills. The winner will also be treated to lunch and will receive a signed tennis racquet from the 16-year-old American.
Message from Coco Gauff
I’m #ALLIN ! Let’s come together to help the less fortunate during this time. Tap the link in my bio to see how I am joining the cause 💪🏾 I nominate @kyrieirving @mikaelashiffrin @damianlillard #allinchallenge #Together #feedingamerica pic.twitter.com/m35SWWh2Xd
— Coco Gauff (@CocoGauff) April 28, 2020
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Meanwhile, 23-time Grand Slam champion, Serena Williams has announced her decision to donate thousands of face masks to the people in need. While on a quest to locate some masks for herself, she could not find any. Realizing this was a huge problem, she decided to come up with this generous project to help those in need.
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“We have to wear a mask to do all of our daily activities like going to grocery stores. When I went to get a mask, I couldn’t find one. So If I couldn’t get one what about others? This is why I started this,” she said. Her company S by Serena has partnered with Bella Canvas to supply 45,000 face covers to the needy ones of the society.
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