Novak Djokovic is a well-known name in the tennis circuit. The Serbian star has, with his hard work, earned both fame and money. He has used his wealth to do many positive things and serve humanity. Novak Djokovic Foundation is giving quality preschool education to students across the globe. Moreover, the tennis star also helps those in need. Most recently, he financed a private jet for a little girl.
Sofija Markuljevic is suffering from Spinal muscular atrophy. It is a debilitating disease characterized by a steady loss of muscle tone. Fortunately, treatment is available in the US. The little help provided by Novak and his foundation will go help the ailing girl get proper medical care. Novak Djokovic collaborated with businessman Miodrag Kostic. Novak and Miodrag financed a jet to get the ailing girl to the US for medical care.
Moving Gesture
The gesture deeply moved the girl’s parents. Talking to essentiallysports.com, Sofija’s mother said they are grateful to Miodrag Kostić and his company and Novak Djoković. It was all for a better future of their girl. With air travel restrictions because of COVID -19, it would not have been possible to travel to the USA.
Man With A Golden Heart
It was an amazing act of kindness by Novak Djokovic to help Sofia get to the United States. Interestingly the tennis star has, in the past, also earned accolades for his charity. In 2014, Djokovic donated the $750,000 he won from the Italian Open for relief efforts for a flood in Serbia. In March 2020, Novak Djokovic and Jelena Djokovic also donated €1 million through the Novak Djokovic Foundation. The fund was to purchase ventilators and medical equipment. The equipment will support hospitals and other medical institutions in their battle against coronavirus in Serbia.
