LONDON -- Roger Federer is offering financial help to Ukrainians during Russia's invasion of the country.
Federer wrote Friday on social media that his foundation will donate $500,000 "to establish access to continued schooling for Ukrainian children."
Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24 and has been attacking schools, hospitals and buildings where people sought safety in various cities.
"My family and I are horrified seeing pictures from Ukraine and heartbroken for the innocent people who have been so terribly affected," Federer wrote. "We stand for peace."
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— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) March 18, 2022
Federer and his wife are the parents of two sets of twins.
Also, 10% of ticket revenue from next month's Billie Jean King Cup matches between Ukraine and the United States will go to a relief fund to help those affected by the invasion. The best-of-five-match series will be held April 15-16 on an indoor hard court in Asheville, North Carolina. The winning country will advance to the 2022 Billie Jean King Cup Finals.
Stacey Allaster, the United States Tennis Association's CEO for professional tennis, said the event will be used "to continue advocating for peace, along with providing aid and support for the people of Ukraine."
Three-time tennis major champion Andy Murray announced March 8 that he would "be donating my earnings from my prize money for the rest of the year" to humanitarian efforts aimed at helping children in Ukraine.
