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Oscar Piastri met a young fan earlier this year battling cancer, and has received continuous updates on his journey.
Oscar Piastri has announced that he has become an ambassador for the My Room Children’s Cancer Charity, sharing his decision through a video on Instagram.
As the current leader of the F1 championship, Piastri aims to increase support and awareness for the charity’s cause.
At the Australian GP season-opener, Piastri met six-year-old Kruz Seumanutafa, who is bravely fighting a rare form of leukaemia.
Piastri’s gesture of handing a signed replica helmet to Kruz was widely shared on social media during the event at Albert Park.
Further contributing, the McLaren driver has donated a race-worn helmet from last season to be auctioned later this year for fundraising purposes.
Expressing his dedication, Piastri highlighted the importance of supporting young cancer patients and expressed pride in his new role as an ambassador for the My Room Children’s Cancer Charity.
