Floyd Mayweather, the late boxing champion, has announced a new charity initiative aimed at supporting Israel’s orphans, pledging to bring them birthday gifts over the next year.
In an Instagram post shared on Sunday night, the former US national featherweight champion explained the Mayweather Israel Initiative, a plan that will see the ‘Floyd Mobile’ visit every orphan in Israel and deliver special birthday gifts. The launch coincided with Mayweather’s appearance at a Standing Together event in Israel, just hours before his online announcement.
“Next year, every orphan in Israel will visit Floyd Mobile and receive special birthday gifts.” Mayweather wrote. “To all widows and orphans: hold your heads high as we honor the cherished memories of those who have passed.”
Mayweather expressed his gratitude to Shai Graucher, founder of Chessed V’Rachamim (also referred to as Standing Together), an organization known for a number of philanthropic efforts, including supporting IDF bases and organizing trips for widows and orphans.
Since the events of October 7, Mayweather has strongly supported Israel. He was among the first high-profile figures to visit the country after the attacks and has contributed consistently to Israeli organizations, including United Hatzalah and Magen David Adom.
