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Becoming a well-known athlete around the world requires significant effort. When one finally manages to win tournaments, they can earn a lot of capital. The prize money for high-level tennis tournaments is astounding. Therefore, many athletes who are flush with cash decide to give back to society. One such player is Naomi Osaka, who is not only a great tennis player, but also a highly marketable person for brands. She announced a recent charitable endeavor on her Instagram account. 

Several tennis players take part in charitable ventures. Many charitable matches have been held to raise money for specific issues worldwide. Roger Federer even started a foundation in order to give back to the world as much as he could.

Naomi Osaka raises funds for those in need

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Naomi Osaka has been out of commission since January 2023 as she announced that she is expecting her first child. However, Osaka is not resting on his laurels. She is keeping up with her responsibilities as a public figure that people look up to. The Japanese player recently announced another charitable venture recently on Instagram and showed off her pregnancy glow.

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The former world number 1 announced a campaign to help children and babies in need around the world. She is partnering with Crate & Kids, a brand focusing on babies and kids’ products. With the company, Osaka aims to donate a million diapers to those who cannot afford them. The campaign was announced on Instagram by the foundation and the player on hiatus.

The post’s caption read, “So excited to announce my baby registry with @crateandkids and our partnership with @baby2baby to donate 1 million diapers to children and babies in need. Starting today, @crateandkids will donate $5 to @baby2baby for each Crate & Kids Baby Registry sign-up in May. Help us reach our goal of over $100k by heading to the link in @crateandkids bio. You can also donate online and in-store. 🤍“.

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The picture on Instagram showed Osaka lounging on a chair with boxes from the company. Their noble effort shows how dedicated Osaka is to helping those who need it. Her efforts will help a lot of individuals and also set an example for other players to follow and ensure that more people can lend a helping hand to the needy.

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