Boxer additionally provides his academy in Islamabad for use as quarantine centre. PHOTO: FILE
KARACHI: Boxer Amir Khan has promised to donate Rs40 million for the welfare of the poor through the lockdown in Pakistan.
“Amir Khan Foundation will make sure to distribute ration and other necessary things among the poor,” stated Amir.
He has additionally provided to make use of his boxing academy in Islamabad as a quarantine centre.
“I want to help the government of Pakistan as they assist the patients affected by coronavirus,” he stated.
Amir added that the quarantined sufferers should be saved individually so the gymnasium in his boxing academy will serve the aim completely.
Earlier, Amir provided his wedding ceremony venue to be used to Britain’s Nationwide Well being Service.
Khan stated he was prepared handy over the keys to the 60,000-square-feet (5,600-square-metre) venue in his hometown of Bolton as considerations develop over mattress shortages.
The 33-year-old former world light-welterweight champion stated in a submit on his official Twitter account: “I’m conscious of how troublesome it’s for the general public to get a hospital mattress on this tragic time.
“I am prepared to give my 60,000 square foot 4 story building which is due to be a wedding hall and retail outlet to the @NHSuk to help people affected by the coronavirus. Pls keep safe.”
Premier League facet Chelsea final week stated they would offer free lodging to NHS employees in a resort on the membership’s Stamford Bridge stadium.
Former Manchester United gamers Gary Neville and Ryan Giggs have given well being staff free entry to their inns in Manchester.
International sports activities stars Roger Federer, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have all made donations to assist deal with the well being disaster.
