David and Victoria Beckham have generously donated £1 million to support those affected by the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
The former Manchester United player said that with his wife and four children "safe" at home, he felt "helpless" when he watched footage of the "scenes of despair" in Ukraine.
The 46-year-old, who is a Global Goodwill Ambassador, has now launched an emergency UNICEF appeal to provide aid to those who are caught up in the conflict in Ukraine, after it was invaded by Russia two weeks ago.
Becks took to social media to confirm that he and wife Victoria have already given a large donation themselves.
He didn't disclose how much exactly the couple had pledged, but a source told the Mirror that the generous donation amounted to seven figures.
A source said: "David and Victoria have made a donation on behalf of their family to kickstart the appeal. The scenes in Ukraine have been heartbreaking and they were determined to help."
Announcing the initiative, David posted a video on Instagram, in which he said: "Like you I have watched the situation in Ukraine unfold with horror and disbelief."
He continued in the video: "Mothers forced to flee with their children. Families torn apart. Children pulled from their beds to become refugees overnight."
The dad-of-four said that with his own family "safe around [him]," he felt "the helplessness" that is shared when faced with "scenes of such despair."
He then added that "as a long time Global Goodwill Ambassador," he knows how experienced humanitarian aid organisation UNICEF is at deploying aid in conflict situations.
Discussing such support, he said that they have people "on the frontlines as refugees pour over borders " in the hope of being given shelter in neighbouring countries.
He continued: "That's why [...] I'm setting up an emergency appeal through my 7 Fund for UNICEF to help provide immediate aid. Victoria and I have made a donation on behalf of our family to kickstart the appeal.
David concluded by calling on fans to donate: "We would be so grateful if you would join us to help UNICEF support these innocent children. Please give what you can today."
The retired footballer has been an ambassador for UNICEF UK since 2005. He launched 7: The David Beckham UNICEF Fund in 2015.
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