Kerala floods: Sanju Samson donates Rs 15 lakh, urges others to help

Kerala, God’s own country, is facing the worst floods over a hundred years in the state's history

Indian cricketer Sanju Samson has come forward to help the flood victims of Kerala. The 23-year-old cricketer made a generous donation of Rs 15 lakh towards Chief Minister's Distress Relief Fund and also urged everyone to come forward in support of those affected by the disaster.

Sanju’s father, Samson Vishwanadh and brother Saly Samson met Kerala CM Vijayan on his behalf and handed over the cheque.

In an interview, he revealed that it’s not any kind of publicity but the need of the hour where everyone should come forward to help. He said,

“This is not for publicity. I do charity without letting the world know. Now, it's the time to raise some awareness on the importance of making a donation to the flood relief fund and people like me have to do it and let know the public.”

“It's time for everyone to join hands and make whatever contribution they can to help those affected by the flood. I feel it's my duty to promote the message of relief work,” he added.

Apart from Samson, a few current and former international cricketers have come forward on social media and have expressed their grief over the calamity.

My thoughts and prayers are with the people affected by the terrible floods in Kerala!!! More than 100 dead and 200,000 left homeless.. terrible! #KeralaSOS #KeralaDonationChallenge

— AB de Villiers (@ABdeVilliers17) August 18, 2018

My heart goes out to all those suffering due to #KeralaFloods, i hope and pray that God lends strength to those doing the relief work. They are our real heroes. My prayers are with you all.

— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) August 18, 2018

Friends in Trivandrum plz don't unnecessarily fill ur petrol tanks. More than 1000 ltrs of fuel for rescue support per day is required here. It’s becoming hard to arrange required fuel from pumps due to unnecessary over filling. Please be responsible & consume less #KeralaFloods

— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) August 18, 2018

 

Sending out prayers and best wishes to the people of Kerala. Let’s help any way we can. Please donate to the Kerala Cricket Association - Flood Relief Fund. See picture for account information on where you can donate.

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Kerala, God’s own country, is facing the worst floods over a hundred years in the state's history. The death toll since August 9 has reached 187 and around 3 lakh people have lost their homes in the disaster. Narendra Modi, the Honourable Prime Minister of India, announced a relief of 500 crores for the state.