Canadian tennis star Felix Auger-Aliassime has become the official spokesperson for the 'Big Thinking Campaign' of the Sainte-Justine Hospital Foundation.
The foundation is a charitable organization that supports the CHU Sainte-Justine, a mother-and-child hospital in Montreal. It aims to raise $500 million by 2028 to transform the life of every child by tapping into current and future scientific opportunities.
Auger-Aliassime revealed his involvement on Tuesday, stating he accepted this role because he was born in Sainte-Justine Hospital. Furthermore, he praised the families who had to face any illnesses, highlighting their courage.
"It is with this heart that I have accepted the role of official spokesperson for the @fondstejustine Big Thinking campaign. I myself was born in Sainte-Justine, and I salute the courage of the families forced to face the disease there and to receive hyper-specialized care," wrote Auger-Aliassime.
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