The Rafa Nadal and Pau Gasol project, with the Red Cross, which began last March in the midst of the coronavirus crisis, exceeds 14 million euros raised, in a solidarity initiative to help those affected by the pandemic. The objective of 'Our best victory', initiative name with 'Red Cross Responds', was to raise 11 million euros, in the call qWhat did the two national references to the world of sport, as way to return the support of society and help alleviate the consequences of the coronavirus.
“We have far exceeded the goal, above 14 million euros, to demonstrate the camaraderie that exists in difficult times “, Nadal said this Saturday, precisely in conversation on Instagram with his friend Pau Gasol. The Spanish pivot thanked him for his call to start this project.“Thank you for that call and for proposing 'Our best victory'.It has a tremendous impact and I am super proud, an example that sport unites, it has been an incredible response “, Gasol said.
“You and I lit the flame. The response of all our colleagues and people we don't know are spectacular, “replied Nadal. Last March 26, this project that called for the union of sport became known, to help reduce the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.