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African American Athletes Making Philanthropic History
Idolized by millions, professional athletes like Serena Williams, Colin Kaepernick, David Ortiz “Big Papi,” Michael Bennet and many more often make headlines on the court and off the court.
Nowadays, a growing number use their platforms to raise awareness and donate to charitable work around the world.With that in mind, we built a brief list of athletes who choose to raise up people in underprivileged black communities through giving.
By working in a nonprofit fashion, they were able to raise funds and donate even if it meant from their own pockets.Here are some of the big names in sports who are giving back in a major way. Use their hard work and dedication as your inspiration when you sign up for Givelify.
Calais Campbell – NFL’s 2019 Walter Payton Man of the Year
The Walter Payton Man of the Year award is given to the NFL player recognized for their humanitarian and charity work as well as outstanding performance o