Murray raises £83,000 for Unicef through Andy's Aces

Tennis star Andy Murray has raised more than £83,000 for the philanthropy Unicef through his Andy's Aces activity.

Last September, the Wimbledon champ and current http://cs.astronomy.com/members/jntusworld/default.aspxBBC Sports Personality of the Year said he would give £50 each time he hits an expert on court.

His gifts were added to by his supporters, tennis affiliations and fans.

Murray made the plan taking after the repercussions of the contention in Syria and said: "It's astounding that we've possessed the capacity to raise to such an extent."

The Dunblane-conceived star, who drove Britain to Davis Cup grandness a year ago, included: "I viewed the news the previous summer and choosing I needed to accomplish something to offer a portion of the a large number of kids whose lives some assistance with having flipped around by the circumstance in Syria.

"I'm extremely appreciative to my backers and fans for their assistance in this - I couldn't have done it without them. I know how hard Unicef are attempting to bolster these kids, and a large number of others around the globe and I'm pleased to have possessed the capacity to offer assistance."

Murray's patrons Standard Life and Under Armor, alongside the Lawn Tennis Association and The Association of Tennis Professionals, coordinated each £50 gift from the tennis star, and Standard Life representatives additionally took an interest in raising money.

Unicef said the gift will permit the association to furnish more than 16,000 kids with covers.

David Bull, Unicef's UK Executive Director, said: "Every one of us here at Unicef UK are unimaginably appreciative to Andy for his proceeded with backing. Just about five yearshttp://www.game-boat.com/forums/member.php?action=profile&uid=277330 into the contention, Syria stays a standout amongst the most risky spots to be a youngster and a huge number of kids have lost friends and family, homes and schools.

"Their reality has been flipped around by the contention and philanthropic needs are turning out to be always critical. The backing of Andy, his fans and the more extensive tennis group will offer us some assistance with providing support for kids who have lost to such an exte