Andy Murray to donate season's prize money to help Ukrainian children affected by Russia war

Andy Murray has announced that he will donate all the prize money he earns this season to children affected by the war between Ukraine and Russia. The Brit said Ukraine's children "need peace now," and revealed that he would be working with UNICEF UK to provide as much help as he can.

Ukraine has been in a conflict with Russia for weeks. Following this, many cities in Ukraine, including the likes of Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Mariupol have been bombed and numerous buildings, schools, and offices demolished.

Andy Murray stated that "over 7.5 million children are at risk" because of the escalating conflict in Ukraine. Thus, the former World No. 1 player declared that he, along with UNICEF UK, would "provide urgent medical supplies and early development kits" to Ukrainian children.

Murray also lauded the remarkable efforts of UNICEF, a UN organization, which is working to "enable access to learning for displaced children, while also "supporting the rehabilitation of damaged schools."

Ukrainian players have also made their contributions, with Dayana Yastremska and Elina Svitolina pledging to donate their prize money from Lyon and Monterrey respectively. Former player Sergiy Stakhovsky is on the ground in Kyiv as part of the military reserves as well.

"Over 7.5m children are at risk with the escalating conflict in Ukraine, so I’m working with UNICEF UK to help provide urgent medical supplies and early childhood development kits," tweeted Murray.

"It’s vital education continues, so UNICEF is working to enable access to learning for displaced children, as well as supporting the rehabilitation of damaged schools, together with replacement equipment and furniture," added the three-time Grand Slam winner.

Murray also added a donation link to his last tweet in which others who wish to help the Ukrainian children can donate and contribute to the cause.

"I’m going to be donating my earnings from my prize money for the rest of the year, but anyone in the UK can support UNICEF’s humanitarian response by donating to our appeal by following this link - https://unicef.uk/am_ukraine. Children in Ukraine need peace now," concluded Murray.

Andy Murray set to feature at the Indian Wells Masters

Andy Murray at the Australian Open 2022

After his second-round exit at the Dubai Tennis Championships, Murray will next be seen in action at the Indian Wells Masters. The Brit will be entering the tournament as a wildcard.

Murray started the 2022 season strongly, reaching the of the Sydney International, where he lost to Aslan Karatsev. Despite an early exit at the Australian Open, the 34-year-old re-entered the top 100 for the first time in over 3 years.

Andy Murray will be eyeing a deep run at the Indian Wells Masters this year. It's the only hardcourt Masters event that he is yet to win in his professional career.