Australian fires: Celebrity, business and sportspeople donations hit great height for charity and bushfire relief
5 years ago

Australian fires: Celebrity, business and sportspeople donations hit great height for charity and bushfire relief

ABC  

The Australian bushfires have caused devastation across the nation due to both their ferocity and sheer scale but they've also brought out the best in people around the world, with many digging deep to help those affected. Donations for bushfire relief are approaching the $200 million mark after mining magnate Andrew Forrest announced he was tipping in $70 million in donations for bushfire relief from his Mindaroo Foundation. Things kicked off for Australian sportspeople when tennis star Nick Kyrgios kicked things off by announcing he would personally donate $200 for every ace he hits across the summer as he got emotional talking about the bushfires. His social media post caught the attention of plenty in the sporting world as recently as Tuesday when now-retired German NBA star Dirk Nowitzki said he would contribute. Cricket too is doing its part with big hitters Chris Lynn and Glenn Maxwell among others promising $250 per maximum they hit in the Big Bash and Peter Siddle, Adam Zampa and Kane Richardson have all said they would donate $200 for every wicket they take.

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The price and passion of getting better

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Australian Open Prize Money Hits Record High
1 year ago

Australian Open Prize Money Hits Record High

News 18  

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2 years ago

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The Hindu  

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Simona Halep donates USD 20,000 to Australia bushfire relief fund
4 years, 11 months ago

Simona Halep donates USD 20,000 to Australia bushfire relief fund

Deccan Chronicle  

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Alexander Zverev to donate $50,000 to Australia bushfire victims
4 years, 11 months ago

Alexander Zverev to donate $50,000 to Australia bushfire victims

India TV News  

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Australian Open: Zverev to donate prize money to bushfire relief
4 years, 11 months ago

Australian Open: Zverev to donate prize money to bushfire relief

The Hindu  

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Bushfire crisis cools Kyrgios\' notorious temper
4 years, 11 months ago

Bushfire crisis cools Kyrgios\' notorious temper

Deccan Chronicle  

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Rafael Nadal breezes through Australian Open first round
4 years, 11 months ago

Rafael Nadal breezes through Australian Open first round

CNN  

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Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal donate for Australian bushfire relief
4 years, 11 months ago

Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal donate for Australian bushfire relief

The Hindu  

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ITF, Grand Slams pledge $400,000 to Australian bushfire relief
4 years, 11 months ago

ITF, Grand Slams pledge $400,000 to Australian bushfire relief

The Hindu  

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The ITF and Grand Slams donate more than £300,000 to the Australian Bushfire relief efforts
4 years, 11 months ago

The ITF and Grand Slams donate more than £300,000 to the Australian Bushfire relief efforts

Daily Mail  

The International Tennis Federation, Wimbledon, and the US and French Opens have donated more than £300,000 to the Australian Bushfire relief efforts. 'The worldwide tennis community has come together in support of all those affected by the bushfires across many parts of Australia,' said ITF president David Haggerty in a statement. 'This donation will support the Red Cross teams who …

Serena donates signed dress to Australian bushfire appeal
4 years, 11 months ago

Serena donates signed dress to Australian bushfire appeal

The Hindu  

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Australia legend Shane Warne's 'baggy green' cap sale raises $692666 for bushfire victims
4 years, 11 months ago

Australia legend Shane Warne's 'baggy green' cap sale raises $692666 for bushfire victims

Firstpost  

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4 years, 11 months ago

Shane Warne’s cap raises Aus$1m for bushfire appeal

The Hindu  

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Australian bushfire: Hamilton pledges $500,000 to charity
4 years, 11 months ago

Australian bushfire: Hamilton pledges $500,000 to charity

The Hindu  

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Federer, Nadal and Serena to raise funds for Australia bushfire relief work
5 years ago

Federer, Nadal and Serena to raise funds for Australia bushfire relief work

India TV News  

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Jeff Thomson auctions baggy green and vest to raise money for bushfire victims
5 years ago

Jeff Thomson auctions baggy green and vest to raise money for bushfire victims

India TV News  

Australian fast bowling great Jeff Thomson has decided to auction his precious 'Baggy Green' cap and cricket vest to raise funds for the victims of the ongoing bushfire crisis in the country. Thomson played in an era where Australia's Test cricketers were given a cap at the start of every series or tour, rather than the one cap each cricketer …

Roger Federer, Serena Williams headline Australian bushfire charity match
5 years ago

Roger Federer, Serena Williams headline Australian bushfire charity match

Deccan Chronicle  

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Shane Warne auctions off baggy green for bushfire relief, joins sport stars raising funds
5 years ago

Shane Warne auctions off baggy green for bushfire relief, joins sport stars raising funds

ABC  

Shane Warne has joined Australia's bushfire fundraising drive, putting his prized baggy green up for auction. Key points: Cricket fans and memorabilia collectors have until Friday night to put in a winning bid for Shane Warne's baggy green Warne is among a host of Australian sports stars past and present to announce bushfire fundraising measures A number of cricketers are …

Australia legend Shane Warne to auction his baggy green cap to raise money for bushfire victims
5 years ago

Australia legend Shane Warne to auction his baggy green cap to raise money for bushfire victims

Firstpost  

Shane Warne has joined a growing list of Australian cricketers, who are raising money for the bushfire victims. Sydney: Spin legend Shane Warne on Monday said he has decided to auction his Baggy Green cap to raise funds for the devastating bushfire victims of Australia. “I hope my baggy green can raise some significant funds to help all those people …

Merivale boss Justin Hemmes donates $500K to bushfire appeal
5 years ago

Merivale boss Justin Hemmes donates $500K to bushfire appeal

Daily Mail  

Billionaire pub baron Justin Hemmes has echoed the voices of dozens of local and international celebrities urging much-needed donations for the bushfire appeal. Merivale boss Justin Hemmes says he will be donating $500,000 to the Rural Fire Service as they continue to battle the bushfires raging the country Justin, who was officially recognised as a billionaire last year, shard the …

Australia Bushfires: Warne, Djokovic join fundraising efforts
5 years ago

Australia Bushfires: Warne, Djokovic join fundraising efforts

The Hindu  

The raging bushfires, a merciless indication of the consequences of climate change, have crippled Australia. https://t.co/fkq6zVuAR1pic.twitter.com/44mBvGOGN6 — cricket.com.au January 2, 2020 Spin legend Shane Warne also decided to auction his Baggy Green cap to raise funds for the victims. — ATPCup January 2, 2020 World No.1 Ashleigh Barty announced that she would donate her entire prize money earned at the …

Brisbane International 2020: Ash Barty pledges to donate winnings from event to relief effort for victims of Australian bushfires
5 years ago

Brisbane International 2020: Ash Barty pledges to donate winnings from event to relief effort for victims of Australian bushfires

Firstpost  

Ash Barty was flying home across Australia following the Fed Cup final when she saw the early signs of devastation from the wildfires that are still raging in large parts of the vast island continent. Brisbane: Ash Barty was flying home across Australia following the Fed Cup final when she saw the early signs of devastation from the wildfires that …

Nick Kyrgios, Sam Stosur, Chris Lynn, Glenn Maxwell and other athletes to aid wildfire victims in Australia
5 years ago

Nick Kyrgios, Sam Stosur, Chris Lynn, Glenn Maxwell and other athletes to aid wildfire victims in Australia

Firstpost  

A host of tennis and cricket stars led by Nick Kyrgios and Chris Lynn have pledged support for victims of bushfires raging around Australia, donating money for every ace or six they hit. #servingupsomehelp https://t.co/eIwIH0xTXT — John Millman January 2, 2020 For every ACE I serve over the Aussie summer I’ll donate $200 to the bushfire relief to help raise …

Tennis Australia to hold charity match for bushfire victims
5 years ago

Tennis Australia to hold charity match for bushfire victims

The Hindu  

A tennis exhibition event will be held in Melbourne on January 15 in a bid to raise funds for bushfire relief efforts. Tennis Australia said participating players for the AO Rally for Relief, to be played at Rod Laver Arena in the lead up to the Australian Open, would be revealed in the coming days. Tennis rallies together with 'Aces …

Aces and sixes: Tennis and cricket stars get behind Australia bushfire relief
5 years ago

Aces and sixes: Tennis and cricket stars get behind Australia bushfire relief

Deccan Chronicle  

Sydney: Tennis and cricket stars spearheaded by Nick Kyrgios and Chris Lynn on Friday pledged support for victims of bushfires raging around Australia, donating cash for every ace or six they hit. I'll be donating $200 per ace that I hit across all the events I play this summer,” tweeted the 24-year-old, who was handed a 16-week suspended ban in …

Lynn, Maxwell and Short to donate for every six they hit in ongoing BBL to bushfire appeal
5 years ago

Lynn, Maxwell and Short to donate for every six they hit in ongoing BBL to bushfire appeal

India TV News  

Australia big hitters Chris Lynn, Glenn Maxwell and D'Arcy Short pledged to donate a hefty amount of money for every six they hit in the ongoing Big Bash League to the Red Cross Bushfire Appeal. Among the cricketers, Lynn was the first one to take the initiative that he will donate 250 Australian Dollar for every six he hits in …

Nick Kyrgios wants tennis stars to raise funds for bushfires, will donate $200 for every ace he hits
5 years ago

Nick Kyrgios wants tennis stars to raise funds for bushfires, will donate $200 for every ace he hits

ABC  

Tennis Australia says plans are in place to support those affected by the country's bushfires after star Nick Kyrgios's proposal for a charity exhibition match to raise funds ahead of this month's Australian Open gained rapid support. Key points: Nick Kyrgios will donate $200 for every ace he hits this summer to raise funds for bushfire-hit communities Kyrgios says it's …

Nick Kyrgios to donate $200 per serve for bushfire victims
5 years ago

Nick Kyrgios to donate $200 per serve for bushfire victims

The Hindu  

Nick Kyrgios has pledged to donate $200 for every ace he serves during the Australian summer for those affected by devastating bushfires in his homeland. I'll be donating $200 per ace that I hit across all the events I play this summer." #MoreToCome#StayTuned — Nicholas Kyrgios January 2, 2020 Kyrgios' compatriots Alex de Minaur and John Millman responded by vowing …

Kyrgios pledges $200 for every ace he hits this season to victims of bushfires
5 years ago

Kyrgios pledges $200 for every ace he hits this season to victims of bushfires

Daily Mail  

Nick Kyrgios has pledged $200 for every ace he hits this season to victims of the ongoing Australia bushfires. Nick Kyrgios has pledged to donate $200 for every ace he hits this season to victims of fires The disaster has stretched across the region of New South Wales as lives and homes are lost Tourists and residents have been told …

Tennis fundraisers to help Australia fire victims
5 years ago

Tennis fundraisers to help Australia fire victims

The Hindu  

Australia’s tennis chief announced a series of fundraisers for victims of raging bushfires on Thursday after an appeal from Nick Kyrgios. Tennis Australia CEO Craig Tiley responded by saying fundraisers would be held during tournaments including the Australian Open and the ATP Cup team event, telling fans to “stay tuned” for details. “For weeks we’ve been watching the devastation caused …

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