Federer donates 1 million CHF to Swiss families suffering from coronavirus

BrokenForehand · Mar 25, 2020

clayqueen said:
I’m surprised that there are poor people in Switzerlan.

yeah me too, somebody from switzerland wanna explain a bit

?

PeoplesChamp · Mar 25, 2020

God forbid that nice gestures are made public.

Be nice behind closed doors you

ForehandCross · Mar 25, 2020

Nadal_Django said:
1 million CHF!? That's the half of the appearance fee he gets annually for playing Basel. The generosity of this man is inhuman.

While the amount is definitely not huge, at least it's a million CHF more than what the entire tennis tour has coughed up.

So be careful while spreading your vitriol.

RF-18 · Mar 25, 2020

It's a nice contribution by Federer. I don't know where people draw the limit for it to be classified as enough, but it's still alot of money.

Rubens · Mar 25, 2020

Show off. When Nadal gives he doesn't tell. It's a secret buried deep in his heart.

DSH · Mar 25, 2020

Rubens said:
Show off. When Nadal gives he doesn't tell. It's a secret buried deep in his heart.

fedfan08 · Mar 25, 2020

ForehandCross said:
While the amount is definitely not huge, at least it's a million CHF more than what the entire tennis tour has coughed up.

So be careful while spreading your vitriol.

So what’s huge to you for an athlete/celebrity?

octobrina10 · Mar 25, 2020

TMF said:
Vamos brigades and joker fans, getting all salty.

Hmm. I have to repeat that I used this phrase posted by a Fed devotee:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ET-DoXSXYAEnBNm?format=png

BGod · Mar 25, 2020

He obviously has no obligations so anything is better than nothing but he does have billions and I assume these are tax deductible. He'll probably donate tens of millions more.

Federev · Mar 25, 2020

FED gives a million dollars...

"He's EEEEEEVILLLLLLLLLL!!!!" said all the people who can not see into his heart and are also not giving a million dollars.

Bumbaliceps · Mar 25, 2020

Federev said:
FED gives a million dollars...

"He's EVILLLLLLLLLL!!!!!" said all the people who can not see into his heart and are also not giving a million dollars.

He is not evil, obviously not. This is a good gesture. But this is not generous.

joohan · Mar 25, 2020

fedfan08 said:
How much have other athletes/celebrities donated?

Guardiola donated 1 million € to Catalan medical services, lots of footballers buy equipment for hospitals (C.Ronaldo) or food for food banks (A. Robertson). Some offer their rental properties or hotel chains for quarantine purposes (W.Zaha, G.Neville). Not too hard to find, actually...

DSH · Mar 25, 2020

Messi, Ronaldo Make Major Donations in Coronavirus Relief

Two of the biggest names in the sports world are making sizable donations in hopes of fighting the coronavirus pandemic.

www.si.com

Federer and Del Potro · Mar 25, 2020

Im(moral) Winner said:
Jesus cried about the same thing

Oh I enjoy the crying, that's why I've been here 7 years.

Roger+Federer+Craig+Tiley+2018+Australian+X8BkknGJhuxl.jpg

fedfan08 · Mar 25, 2020

DSH said:
Messi, Ronaldo Make Major Donations in Coronavirus Relief

Two of the biggest names in the sports world are making sizable donations in hopes of fighting the coronavirus pandemic.

www.si.com

Nice.

Federer and Del Potro · Mar 25, 2020

Fedalovic:

Doctor/Lawyer Red Devil · Mar 25, 2020

Federer and Del Potro said:
Fedalovic:

By the time they go through every room of their home, the pandemic will be over.

BeatlesFan · Mar 25, 2020

Doctor/Lawyer Red Devil said:
By the time they go through every room of their home, the pandemic will be over.

DSH · Mar 25, 2020

Why do people obsess over and revere billionaire dudes?
Is it a kind of religious devotion to them?

OldschoolKIaus · Mar 25, 2020

Federer and Del Potro said:
Fedalovic:

Djoko's TTW army: "No no no no Novak lives in a small two room aparment close to the empy swimming pools he practiced when he was young. He's not a rich man like Fedal."

Breakpointerer · Mar 25, 2020

OldschoolKIaus said:
Djoko's TTW army: "No no no no Novak lives in a small two room aparment close to the empy swimming pools he practiced when he was young. He's not a rich man like Fedal."

Djokovic goat bc he grew up during war, no?

mbm0912 · Mar 25, 2020

Federer and Del Potro said:
Oh I enjoy the crying, that's why I've been here 7 years.

dat left arm doe..

Rafa.the.Magnificent · Mar 25, 2020

Awesome thing to do. Hats off to Roger and Mirka.

Rubens · Mar 25, 2020

I think he should take back the million and apologize.

octobrina10 · Mar 25, 2020

Federer and Del Potro said:
Fedalovic:

Rafa lives in Mallorca. So, this is Fed's house.

Backspin1183 · Mar 25, 2020

ForehandCross said:
Should have donated more.

But think he will do that if Swiss start to face more and more issues.

Good job to Fed.

$1m from is good enough. I highly appreciate it.
Others can also do their bits.

Mike Sams · Mar 25, 2020

octobrina10 said:
To borrow a phrase from a Fed devotee: tax write-off.

Source of the phrase:

https://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/index.php?threads/rafa-donates-one-million-euros-to-the-flood-victims-of-sant-lloren%C3%A7.633367/#post-12961326

Nadal and other players are also donating. Good gesture by all of them.

Backspin1183 · Mar 25, 2020

clayqueen said:
I’m surprised that there are poor people in Switzerlan.

There are relatively poor people in Switzerland but they would be considered well off in most other countries. Switzerland has become a second home for me because of my Swiss girlfriend (who doesn't care that much about tennis).

Mike Sams · Mar 25, 2020

Bumbaliceps said:
He is not evil, obviously not. This is a good gesture. But this is not generous.

A million dollars is very generous! What world are you living in? You haven't donated sh*t.

Backspin1183 · Mar 25, 2020

Mike Sams said:
A million dollars is very generous! What world are you living in? You haven't donated sh*t.

Man, some people just can't appreciate anything.

Im(moral) Winner · Mar 25, 2020

Mike Sams said:
A million dollars is very generous! What world are you living in? You haven't donated sh*t.

For a future billionaire it is 0.1% of his value. 0.22% of his reported net worth

Mainad · Mar 25, 2020

clayqueen said:
I’m surprised that there are poor people in Switzerlan.

Anyone who is not a millionaire is a poor person in Switzerland.

Poisoned Slice · Mar 25, 2020

Nice one.

Mainad · Mar 25, 2020

No privacy in that house. You can see into every room!

Mike Sams · Mar 25, 2020

Im(moral) Winner said:
For a future billionaire it is 0.1% of his value. 0.22% of his reported net worth

Nobody should look just to millionaires and billionaires to donate first. A lot of people live in big houses, have 2-3 cars, and are spending a lot of money enjoying vacations yearly. Most people don't give anything.

daggerman · Mar 25, 2020

MurraysMetalHip said:
A great gesture, but I do wonder why these people choose to announce it to the world. Just do it anonymously.

Ideally, you should give anonymously, but I think the calculus for public figures is a little different than for the rest of us. If Federer gives anonymously, people will assume he didn't give and wonder why somebody in his position isn't being charitable with his wealth. The cynical view -- appropriate in many cases, sure -- is that wealthy individuals announce their contributions for PR-related reasons, but I think there is at least some justification for making their contributions publicly known. I'm also aware that disclosing donations to avoid accusations of not giving is also -- technically -- a PR-related reason, but it's reasonable and fair to want to avoid unwarranted criticism.

I also do think contributions from high-profile individuals galvanize other high-profile individuals to do likewise. Again, some cynicism about their motivations is warranted, but we can all agree giving something is better than giving nothing.

Of course, there's a separate discussion to be had about how much Roger (and other rich folks) should be paying in taxes, but this isn't the appropriate forum for that discussion.

Bartelby · Mar 25, 2020

Philanthropy is for takers, not givers, as we can see from the case of Bill Gates.

blablavla · Mar 25, 2020

mbm0912 said:
only a million, Fred?

how much did you donate?

Sir Weed · Mar 25, 2020

blablavla · Mar 25, 2020

Nadal_Django said:
1 million CHF!? That's the half of the appearance fee he gets annually for playing Basel. The generosity of this man is inhuman.

how much did you donate?
half of your weekly salary? more? less? nothing?

blablavla · Mar 25, 2020

Bumbaliceps said:
He is not evil, obviously not. This is a good gesture. But this is not generous.

why don't you show with your personal example what is generous?
perhaps Roger will learn something and top his effort?

Backspin1183 · Mar 25, 2020

The negativity on this thread from some posters is appalling to say the least. Federer is not obligated to donate 1 million CHF! And yet he has done and it will help the vulnerable Swiss families going through the COVID-19 pandemic. Every help counts. Instead of appreciating his generous gesture, you criticizing it says a lot about you as a person.

blablavla · Mar 25, 2020

Im(moral) Winner said:
For a future billionaire it is 0.1% of his value. 0.22% of his reported net worth

dude, as you know percentages, you're probably smart enough to understand that net worth is not equal to cash.
so the calculation is pointless.

do you want to share how much did you donate out of your networth?
did you do at least something to help people in need? or are you simply salty because someone else does?

Bumbaliceps · Mar 25, 2020

blablavla said:
why don't you show with your personal example what is generous?
perhaps Roger will learn something and top his effort?

I am not attacking Roger for giving a million. This is good from him. I am saying it is so easy for him that there is nothing to applaude.
He is showing consciousness. He would be generous if he gave an amount that makes a difference for him. What he did is comparable to an average worker who gives 1 dollar to a homeless person. Good but easy to do and nothing special.

Bartelby · Mar 25, 2020

Yes, you are all attacking Federer ... you petty, petty people.

tennisaddict · Mar 25, 2020

Fed's donation is just 1 million over Nadal and Djokovic

Subway Tennis · Mar 25, 2020

@TW Staff - please mark thread for deletion in accordance with new policy about CoVid-19 related threads.

red rook · Mar 25, 2020

Delete

Bumbaliceps · Mar 25, 2020

red rook said:
Your entire net worth is 1000-2000 bucks? You might want to get a job.

Which world are you living in ? A lot of people would kill for 1000 bucks. There was already no job to get and Coronavirus only makes it 10 times worse. "go get a job" LOL

Many small companies are gonna close and many people will be homeless because the economy is just DOWN, people have to stay at home in some countries just like mine you know?

When I read stuff like this I understand why most people have such a bad opinion about the tennis world. Go to hell man.

red rook · Mar 25, 2020

Oh you’re being Mr. Compassionate now? After dissing a man who donated a million dollars to charity? Please

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