Floyd Mayweather, the undefeated boxing champion, has introduced a brand new charitable initiative geared toward supporting Israeli orphans, pledging to convey them birthday items all through the approaching 12 months.
In an Instagram put up shared Sunday night time, the previous US nationwide featherweight champion detailed the Mayweather Israel Initiative, a plan that may see the “Floyd Cell” go to each orphan in Israel and ship particular birthday presents. The launch coincided with Mayweather’s look at a Standing Collectively occasion in Israel, simply hours earlier than his on-line announcement.
“Over the following 12 months, each orphan in Israel shall be visited by the Floyd Cell and obtain particular birthday items,” Mayweather wrote. “To all of the widows and orphans: hold your heads held excessive as we honor the cherished recollections of those that have handed.”
Mayweather prolonged his gratitude to Shai Graucher, founding father of Chessed V’Rachamim (additionally known as Standing Collectively), a company identified for a spread of charitable efforts, together with supporting IDF bases and arranging journeys for widows and orphans.
Because the occasions of October 7, Mayweather has been vocal in his backing of Israel. He was among the many first high-profile figures to go to the nation following the assaults and has persistently contributed to Israeli organizations, together with United Hatzalah and Magen David Adom.
