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Iga Świątek issues powerful appeal for mental health awareness

11.10.2024 12:22
"Take care of yourself and your loved ones," said Poland's top tennis player, donating 200,000 PLN to UNICEF in honor of World Mental Health Day.
Iga Swiatek of Poland walks on to the court before the third round match against Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova of Russia in Arthur Ashe Stadium of the 2024 US Open Tennis Championships at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Saturday, August 31, 2024 in New York City (illustrative photo)
Iga Swiatek of Poland walks on to the court before the third round match against Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova of Russia in Arthur Ashe Stadium of the 2024 US Open Tennis Championships at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Saturday, August 31, 2024 in New York City (illustrative photo)Corey Sipkin/UPI Photo via Newscom/PAP

As the theme of this year’s event is mental health in the workplace, Iga Świątek addressed this issue in a video recorded for the occasion.

"There will be no healthy standards at work if we don't take care of our mental health from a very young age," emphasized the tennis player, explaining that this is why she strives to support organizations that help children and young people.

In her view, UNICEF Poland sets a good example. The organization received a donation of 200,000 PLN (46,546.81 EUR) from Iga Świątek to further support its work.

"I think that the most beautiful way to celebrate World Mental Health Day is to educate ourselves in this field," the athlete noted.

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