Bangalore, September 17, 2020: We are living in a new normal and the idea of heroes on the field has been redefined in the last six months as normal people have been transformed into selfless frontline warriors who are winning the battle for humanity. During IPL season 13, Royal Challengers Bangalore will pay tribute to these Royal Challengers through #MyCovidHeroes initiatives.
To recognize the efforts and honor the sacrifices made by these true challengers, the RCB team will proudly wear a tribute shirt with the message “My Covid Heroes” both during training sessions and during matches throughout the tournament. The message will be displayed on the back of both shirts. The RCB team will also support the GiveIndia Foundation by donating the proceeds from the auction of the jerseys that players wear during the first RCB game of the season.
Also throughout the season, RCB players would pay tribute to all of Covid’s heroes and share some of the inspiring stories on the team’s social media, intending to inspire millions of RCB fans to embrace this spirit of hero and be true challengers in your own context. .
During the Jersey Tribute launch, Sanjeev Churiwala, President of RCB, said: “Royal Challengers Bangalore has always excelled at playing boldly in the face of adversity, and we believe that right now these Covid heroes are embodying this purpose by relentlessly fighting for the common good. Humanity will be grateful to them for generations to come, and through this campaign, we wanted to be among the first to pay tribute to their challenging spirit both on and off the field. “
Virat Kohli, Captain of RCB, said: “In the last few months, every time I heard the stories of the Covid Heroes, it gave me goose bumps. These true challengers have made the country proud and inspired us all to be more persistent and dedicated to our efforts to build a better tomorrow. I am truly proud to wear RCB’s “My Covid Heroes” T-shirt as a sign of solidarity and gratitude to all who are now going the extra mile to support the wider community. They hit day and night and fought on the field, and I am honored to call them my heroes. “
During the launch, RCB players, including Virat Kohli, Parthiv Patel and Devdutt Paddikal, were seen interacting with Real Challengers Simranjeet Singh, Hetika Shah and Zeeshan Javid, who have worked tirelessly and created a strong positive impact during these difficult times. .
- Simranjeet singh – A hearing impairment, but that didn’t stop him from helping others in the pandemic. He reached out to people to collect donations for the poor suffering from the pandemic and many deaf people agreed. These people did not belong to any particular organization and donated funds selflessly. Simranjeet Singh together with his friends raised 98,000 rupees to help the people.
- Hetika Shah – During COVID-19, seeing the urgent requirement for protective equipment, Hetika Shah, through continuous effort, developed the ‘Four-S Shield’ – the first indigenous-made N99 mask certified by the NABL laboratory. Developed by Hetika Shah, the 4S SHIELD face mask covers all four sensory organs and aims to help frontline workers treating COVID-19 patients.
- Zeeshan Javid – Who is helping needy migrant workers by delivering milk, as it is a vital product for children. He started Mission Milk and started funding it with his pocket money. He, along with his brothers, began by providing 60 liters a day and gradually went on to distribute 500 liters of milk every day. In this way, the team has distributed 20,080 liters of milk to 40,000 children living in 45 different areas in North Bengaluru.
The team has started an online fundraiser on Milaap, a crowdfunding website with the aim of raising Rs. 7.5 lakh and provide milk to 150 families daily.
Many of these unselfish, anonymous hero stories will be shared throughout the season.
More stories here:
Covid Hero – Swati Rawal – Air India commercial pilot, brought home 263 Indians stranded in Italy, a country devastated by the COVID-19 outbreak. His safe and sound return instilled hope and optimism in hundreds of indigenous people and their families.
Covid Hero – Sagar Gupta Naugriya Co-founder of Indian Robotics Solutions since 2015, used to building drones for agricultural services, they quickly plan a successful launch for their Corona Combat Drone (CCD) to disinfect Delhi’s congested and congested neighborhoods. With the permission of the NDMC (North Delhi Municipal Corporation), drones manned by trained pilots create hygienic conditions for congested and overcrowded slums in Delhi. A liquid is sprayed from above these areas to prevent the spread of the virus in such overwhelming conditions.
Covid Hero – Akshay Kothawale – A 30-year-old auto-rickshaw driver in Pune, had saved 2 lakhs for his wedding. When it was delayed due to the closure, he decided to put the money to better use, feeding migrant workers in Pune. He has been distributing ration kits, towels and clothing to migrant workers from different cities who are stuck in Pune due to the closure.
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