Đoković raises USD 2.5mn for preschools in Serbia

Novak Đoković, world's best tennis player, hosted a charity gala dinner in New York which raised USD 2.5 million for preschool programs in his native Serbia.

Izvor: Tanjug

Thursday, 12.09.2013.

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NEW YORK Novak Djokovic, world's best tennis player, hosted a charity gala dinner in New York which raised USD 2.5 million for preschool programs in his native Serbia. The Novak Djokovic Foundation "thus continued with humanitarian work aimed at giving encouragement and necessary resources to young children so they can fulfill their dreams," Tanjug reported. Djokovic raises USD 2.5mn for preschools in Serbia The guest list included Adriana Lima, Naomi Campbell, Kate Hudson, Goldie Hawn, Donna Karan, Tommy Hilfiger, Jimmy Connors, John McEnroe, Ryan Lochte, Camila Alves and many others. "Our mission is to to provide support, encouragement and resources to young children so they can fulfill and nurture their dreams. We try our best to enable them to grow up, play and develop in stimulating, creative and safe environments, with strategic community facility planning, development and financing, whilst instilling respect and consideration for their surroundings. It is important for them to know that many things are possible if they work hard,“ Djokovic said in his address. He also noted that the funds raised at the two previous charity events, in New York and London, have been invested in the reconstruction of the playground belonging to the Anton Skala special needs primary school, implementation of the “Schools of Life” preschool program, realized in partnership with UNICEF, and many others. (Beta, file) Tanjug

Đoković raises USD 2.5mn for preschools in Serbia

The guest list included Adriana Lima, Naomi Campbell, Kate Hudson, Goldie Hawn, Donna Karan, Tommy Hilfiger, Jimmy Connors, John McEnroe, Ryan Lochte, Camila Alves and many others.

"Our mission is to to provide support, encouragement and resources to young children so they can fulfill and nurture their dreams. We try our best to enable them to grow up, play and develop in stimulating, creative and safe environments, with strategic community facility planning, development and financing, whilst instilling respect and consideration for their surroundings. It is important for them to know that many things are possible if they work hard,“ Đoković said in his address.

He also noted that the funds raised at the two previous charity events, in New York and London, have been invested in the reconstruction of the playground belonging to the Anton Skala special needs primary school, implementation of the “Schools of Life” preschool program, realized in partnership with UNICEF, and many others.

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