Rishabh Pant to donate to Hemkunt foundation to help India's fight against Covid-19
Xtra Time Web Desk :
On Saturday following the footsteps of his national team captain Virat Kohli and many other cricketeres Indian national senior team wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant announced that he would donate to Hemkunt Foundation to help provide beds with oxygen cylinders,relief kits, and much more medical equipments and emergency medicines to enable his country to fight against the menace called Covid-19.
Pant took to his official twitter handle to declare that "I am supporting the Hemkunt Foundation through a monetary donation that will help provide 02 cylinders with beds, Covid-relief kits and much more to those suffering across the country. I am especially keen to work with organisations providing medical aid and support to rural India and non-metro cities, which do not have the capacity of medical infrastructure than that of the major cities."
He went on to further add that "I urge everyone to contribute in their own way so that we can help reach the remotest parts of the country and spread awareness about COVID relief and vaccination programs being run by the central and state governments. Please remember to stay safe, follow safety protocols, and get vaccinated, when possible."
Whole of India is currently trying to fight against second wave of corona. People from different backgrounds have came forward and donated generously to help the country's fight against the menacing virus. On this issue Pant further stated
"The scale of despair across our country has been immense and something I have been deeply affected by. As someone who has seen personal loss up close, my heart goes out to all the families who have suffered over the past year and I pray for the souls of those who have left us."
Rishabh Pant went in to say "One of the most important aspects I have learned from sport is the power of working together as a team for a common cause. I salute our frontline workers, who have been working tirelessly to help India throughout the past year. However, the cause of helping India overcome these unprecedented times needs all our collective efforts."
