Rajasthan Royals, Delhi Capitals Donate Funds For COVID-19 Relief Efforts
Rajasthan Royals announced a contribution of Rs 7.5 crore to help those impacted by COVID-19 in India.
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Rajasthan Royals announced contribution of Rs 7.5 crore
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They are looking to support those impacted by the COVID-19 surge in India
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Pat Cummins and Brett Lee had recently also made donations to the cause
Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Rajasthan Royals on Thursday announced that they are contributing Rs 7.5 crore to help those impacted by COVID-19. "Rajasthan Royals is pleased to announce a contribution of INR 7.5 Crores (over $1mn) towards Covid Relief to help with immediate support to people in India impacted by the surge of Covid-19 virus," the Royals said in an official statement. The Royals will be making the contribution through the team's philanthropic arm -- the Rajasthan Royals Foundation -- and the British Asian Trust.
Rajasthan Royals announce a contribution of over $1 milion from their owners, players and management to help with immediate support to those impacted by COVID-19. This will be implemented through @RoyalRajasthanF and @britishasiantst.
- Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) April 29, 2021
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"The funds raised by Rajasthan Royals will help pan India, with an initial focus on the state of Rajasthan, where the RRF, Chaired by Ranjit Barthakur, has numerous initiatives it continues to support," the franchise said in its statement.
"Having the team owners and its players come together has enabled this initiative to reach the scale it has, providing air to tackle the current crisis and help people get the single most pressing necessity at this time - Oxygen," the Royals concluded.
Delhi Capitals also announced that they are contributing Rs 1.5 crore for COVID-19 relief efforts.
The donations will be used to procure essential medical supplies, ranging from oxygen cylinders and concentrators to COVID Wellness Kits.#DilDikhaDilli #YehHaiNayiDilli
- Delhi Capitals (Stay Home. Wear Double Masks) (@DelhiCapitals) April 29, 2021
The announcement comes days after Australia fast bowler Pat Cummins, who plays for Kolkata Knight Riders, donated $50,000 to the 'PM Cares' fund for the fight against COVID-19.
Former Australia pacer Brett Lee also contributed to the cause, donating one bitcoin.
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