Star Wars actor Mark Hamill was named an ambassador for Ukraine's fundraising platform UNITED24, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced Thursday.
Hamill, largely known for his role as Luke Skywalker in the Star Wars film franchise, will be the ambassador of UNITED24’s “Army of Drones” project, Zelensky said in a news release. The project provides training for pilots of military forces and repairs and replaces drones used during Russia's invasion of Ukraine.“Like in Star Wars, the light will win over darkness. I believe in this, our people believe in this,” Zelensky told Hamill.
The fundraising platform was initiated by Zelensky in May. It has been the central avenue for donations in support of Ukraine and raised more than $180 million from citizens in 110 countries during its first four months, the release said. Hamill said he was honored to be selected as an ambassador for the drone project. Other celebrities have been selected as ambassadors for different aspects of the platform, including the band Imagine Dragons.
"In this long and unequal fight, Ukraine needs continuous additional support. That's why I was honored President Zelenskyy asked me to become an ambassador for the Army of Drones," Hamill said in the news release."I know for certain that Ukrainians need drones to protect their land, their freedom and the values of the entire democratic world. Right now is the best time for everyone to come together and help Ukraine stand up in this war with the evil empire.
“The capability and courage of the Ukrainian people is an inspiration for all those worldwide who promote democracy and fight authoritarianism,” Streisand said last week.
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