"Not who looks disinterested at the Grammys or who has too many fillers"- Chris Evert demands more coverage on the horrifying Turkey-Syria earthquake
Tennis legend Chris Evert recently reacted to the horrifying death toll from the Turkey-Syria earthquake. The American also asked for more media coverage about the ordeal faced by the people of Turkey and Syria.
On February 6, the two countries of Turkey and Syria experienced a severe earthquake of 7.8 magnitude, with multiple aftershocks. The disaster has already taken the lives of thousands, with the death toll rising constantly.
The 2023 Australian Open quarterfinalist Donna Vekic shared a social media post which highlighted the number of official deaths recorded. The Croatian quote-tweeted the post with a crying and broken heart emoji, sympathizing with the victims.
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Evert, 56, retweeted Vekic's post and called for more focus to be put on the story. The American legend further expressed her displeasure at people focusing more on the Grammy Awards and other relatively trivial matters.
"This horrific story is what we should focus on; praying and getting help to these people… not who looks disinterested at the Grammy’s or who has too many fillers..let’s focus on what’s important," Chris Evert captioned her tweet.
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"Trust your gut, know your family history, and be your own advocate"- Chris Evert shares her cancer survival story
Winner of 18 Grand Slam singles titles, Evert was declared cancer-free by the end of 2022 after the American was diagnosed with Stage 1C ovarian cancer.
The tennis icon recently reflected on her story as to how she managed to beat the deadly disease. She further emphasized the importance of getting tested.
"When it comes to deciding between surveillance or surgery, everyone's choice is personal. The most important thing is not to leave things to chance. When I talk to people about genetic testing, so many people say, It's too scary to know. I'm here to tell you, it's scarier not to," she wrote.
Chris Evert added that testing alone can be life-saving. She urged everyone to be their own advocates and own their journey.
"Trust your gut, know your family history, learn about genetic testing and be your own advocate. Own your journey and spread the word," she added.