Words by Abi Scaife
An eight-year-old will perform the Wimbledon coin toss on Centre Court on Sunday 16 July, representing WaterAid.
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Eight-year-old Mu’awwiz has raised an incredible £10,000 for WaterAid. Last year, he cycled three miles every day for 30 days during Ramadan to raise funds for the charity, and this year he completed a half ironman triathlon.
WaterAid was chosen to perform the coin toss and nominated Mu’awwiz, after being blown away by his dedication to fundraising.
What will happen on Sunday?
Mu’awwiz will perform the coin toss in front of an estimated worldwide audience of 1.2 billion. He said: “I can’t wait to do the coin toss, and actually seeing the players, it will be amazing.”
Mu’awwiz will be assisted with his on-court duties by Gerry Armstrong, Championships Referee, and he and his parents will enjoy a tour of the Clubhouse and lunch in the Competitors’ Restaurant before the match.
Charity check-in
At Smiley Movement, we like to elevate the work of charities across the world. Here are three charities whose causes align with the themes in this article.
WaterAid. WaterAid is working to make clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene normal for everyone, everywhere within a generation. Find out more here.
Charity: Water. This is a global nonprofit organisation on a mission to end the water crisis by bringing clean and safe water and sanitation programs to all. Learn more here.
Water.org. This charity was founded by Gary White & Matt Damon working to bring water and sanitation to the world., and to make it safe, accessible, and cost-effective. Support them here.
This article aligns with the UN SDG Clean Water and Sanitation.
