David and Victoria Beckham donate £1m as they back Unicef’s Emergency Appeal for Ukraine
thesun.co.ukDAVID and Victoria Beckham have donated £1million in support of Ukraine. The former England captain launched Unicef’s Emergency Appeal for the war-torn country with an emotional message this morning.
David put his weight behind the campaign through Unicef’s 7: The David Beckham Unicef Fund, by sharing a plea for help with his 71.2 million Instagram followers.
In a statement, David, 46, said: “Mothers forced to flee with their children. Families torn apart. Children taken from their beds to become refugees overnight. “As the conflict in #Ukraine enters its second week, the needs of families are escalating and 7.5m children are now at risk. “Today, on International Women’s Day, my 7 Fund for @UNICEF is setting up an Emergency Appeal to help provide immediate aid to support children's wellbeing, including medical supplies and safe spaces for families. “Please join me in supporting UNICEF in its vital work on the ground and give what you can.” David – who became a Unicef ambassador in 2005 – and Victoria dug deep to give their large donation from their family to get the ball rolling.
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