With several communities struggling during the coronavirus pandemic, numerous athletes have offered their support and Diego Schwartzman has been at the forefront.
The Argentine is currently working with NBA star and compatriot Manu Ginobili. The duo are involved with Seamos Uno, a charity that aims to raise funds for food and medical supplies for families in need in the Buenos Aires suburbs.
"When Manu told me about the project… I did not hesitate to help,” Schwartzman said. “It is minimal next to what the 450 volunteers are doing.”
Anyone who donates at least US $15 — enough to supply a box of supplies for those in need — will be entered for a chance to win a ‘Unique Encounter’, giving chosen donors an opportunity to participate in a virtual chat with one of many Argentine celebrities participating, including Schwartzman. From 26 June, 20 winners will be drawn weekly to participate in one of the Zoom calls.
“The goal is to have more than one million boxes for the people who don’t have money to take care of eating, food, their healthcare conditions… It’s very important,” Schwartzman said. “Everyone in every single place is trying to help all these people here in Argentina.”
Schwartzman has supported several charitable initiatives during the ATP Tour’s suspension. The Argentine helped organize #LaChamplay, a celebrity FIFA 20 competition to raise money for Red Cross Argentina. He also participated in the
Mutua Madrid Open Virtual Pro, a tennis video game tournament that also raised money for charity.
“All these charity events on TV, on eSports, every place, it’s very helpful. Too many people in South America, in Argentina, have many problems. [It’s] not just health problems, but many have food problems as well, economic problems, so we are trying to help,” Schwartzman said. “It’s very, very important to help all these people who are not in the best situation in these moments.”
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