NFL’s Juju Smith-Schuster donates $10,000 to protesting farmers in India

American football league NFL star Juju Smith-Schuster has donated $10,000 towards medical assistance for the farmers protesting in India against new agriculture laws, while NBA forward Kyle Kuzma has also extended his support to their cause.

The duo’s support comes after American pop star Rihanna, shared a news article highlighting the protest after it turned violent on January 26 in Delhi.

“Happy to share that I’ve donated  $10,000 to provide medical assistance to the farmers in need in India to help save lives during these times. I hope we can prevent any additional life from being lost. #FarmersProtest” Juju tweeted.

Kuzma, who plays for the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA, also shared the same article Rihanna had posted.

“Should be talking about this! #FarmersProtest,” the 25-year-old tweeted.

Former NBA player Baron Davies also took to Twitter to highlight the farmers’ protest, urging people to spread awareness about the issue.

“Are we going to address what’s happening in India? Let my good people free!! Unfair to those who struggle, the farmers provide a way of living and they need to have a right to a way of life.

“Join me and let’s bring awareness. #FarmersProtest,” he tweeted.

Rihanna started the global chorus of support for India’s farmers last Tuesday.

“Why aren’t we talking about this?! #FarmersProtest,” she had tweeted.

Soon several international celebrities including teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg and US Vice President Kamala Harris’ niece Meena Harris too came out in support of the farmers’ protest.

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