Farmers Protest: JuJu Smith-Schuster donates $10,000 as medical assistance for protestors

As farmers protest in India takes a new turn each passing day, athletes in United States have expressed solidarity to those involved. Social media has bee set ablaze, after pop star Rihanna tweeted a CNN article highlighting internet ban in parts of Delhi to suppress agitated farmers’ voices. With several US athletes and celebrities voicing out in support of farmers, JuJu Smith-Schuster has done one better by providing m financial assistance. 

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JuJu Smith-Schuster donation: Steelers star contributes $10,000 towards Farmers protest 

JuJu Smith-Schuster on Thursday donated $10,000 to provide medical assistance to farmers who have been protesting at Indian capital city of New Delhi. farmers have been protesting against three agriculture laws that have been passed by government which have been considered widely to be in favour of giant Indian corporates. 24-year-old's donation comes in after widespread criticism of United States celebrities who have expressed solidarity with protestors. 

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JuJu Smith-Schuster anunced on Twitter to anunce his donation. Pittsburgh Steelers star wrote that he was happy to donate $10,000 for medical assistance of farmers in need during se times. 24-year-old hoped that his contribution can prevent any additional life from being lost. Before his donation, Los Angeles Lakers star Kyle Kuzma also expressed solidarity with farmers, suggesting that people should be talking about protests and internet ban. 

JuJu Smith-Schuster is an established NFL star is one of league's most marketable players. Steelers star is  youngest player ever to reach 2,500 career receiving yards and first player to have two offensive touchdowns of at least 97 yards. 24-year-old is probably biggest of all pending Unrestricted Free nts (UFA)  Pittsburgh Steelers will face this season.

Smith-Schuster replaced Antonio Brown in Steelers set-up, and saw his rookie contract end this summer. wide-receiver is keen on returning to Pittsburgh and will hope that Steelers can make him an offer he cant refuse. 

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JuJu Smith-Schuster net worth

According to Celebrity Net Worth, Juju Smith-Schuster's net worth is estimated to be around $4 million. Much of his net worth is accumulated through his ws playing as a wide receiver for Pittsburgh Steelers. Smith-Schuster was drafted #62 overall by Pittsburgh Steelers in 2017 NFL Draft, signing a four year deal with Steelers for $4.19 million with $1.84 million guaranteed as well as a signing bonus of $1.19 million in 2017.

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