Cristiano Ronaldo has been named the world’s most
charitable sports star after donating million of pounds to causes across
the globe. Ronaldo topped DoSomething.org’s Athletes Gone Good 2015
list and beat the likes of John Cena, Serena Williams and Barcelona star
Neymar.
The former Manchester United winger has been recognised for his
generosity – where he has raised money for various causes and used his
global status as a spokesperson for charities.
Ronaldo is first having supported Aid Still Required, Cahonas Scotland,
Save the Children, UNICEF and World Vision. ‘Cristiano Ronaldo topped
the list for going above and beyond on the field and in his charity
work.
The futbol star raised money for various causes including donating more
than $83,000 to a 10-year-old fan in need of brain surgery and giving
more than $165,000 to fund a cancer center in Portugal that treated his
mother,’ Dosomething.org said.
‘Ronaldo has also used his fame as a global spokesperson for a variety
of causes including childhood hunger, obesity and biodiversity.’ Olympic
diver Tom Daley was also listed alongside Ronaldo, Serena and LeBron
James in the top 20 list. The 21-year-old, whose father lost his life to
a brain tumour aged just 40, is a patron of The Brain Tumour Charity.
Wimbledon champion Serena Williams is third behind wrestler Cena as
figure skater Yuna Tim and Neymar complete the top five. Daley,
meanwhile, took to Instagram on Wednesday to share an image of his pet
dog and said: ‘Nothing better than cuddles with MINCHI’
Top 20 charitable sports stars
1) Cristiano Ronaldo – Football
2) John Cena – WWE wrestling
3) Serena Williams – Tennis
4) Yuna Tim – Figure skater
5) Neymar – Football
6) LeBron James – Basketball
7) Heather O’Reilley – Football
8) Maria Sharapova – Tennis
9) Mo’ne Davis – Baseball
10) Richard Sherman – American football
11) Charlie White/Meryl Davis – Figure skater
12) Dan Carter – Rugby
13) Roman Reigns – WWE wrestling
14) Ronda Rousey – Judo
15) Lindsey Vonn – Skier
16) Tom Daley – Diver
17) Bethany Hanmilton – Surfer
18) Saina Nehwal – Badminton
19) Paul Rabil – Lacrosse player
20 Shahid Afridi – Cricket
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