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Coronavirus: Tendulkar chips in again to help needy

April 10, 2020 18:44 IST
Source:PTI

IMAGE: India cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar. Photograph: Sachin Tendulkar/Twitter

Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar, who has already donated Rs 50 lakh for the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, has now decided to also feed 5000 people for a month.       

Apnalaya, a non-profit organisation, through a tweet, thanked Tendulkar for doing his bit for the needy.

 

"Thankyou,@sachin_rt for stepping in & helping Apnalaya help the ones suffering the most during this lockdown. He will be taking care of the ration of around 5000 people for a month.

"There are many more individuals who need your support, people! Donate below!," Apnalaya tweeted from their official handle.

To which, Tendulkar replied, "My best wishes to @ApnalayaTweets to continue your work in the service of the distressed and needy. Keep up your good work." 

Source: PTI
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