NBA's Biggest Role Model

Charlie Villanueva Stands Tall for Young Victims of Alopecia AreataElie Seckbach, the AP-recognized Embedded Correspondent, brings his exclusive video reporting to FanHouse. Check back regularly for more videos.

At

a time when some of the biggest names in sports are letting their fans

down and not acting as true role models, there's one NBA star who is

doing what he can to make a difference in the lives of others. Bucks

sharp-shooter Charlie Villanueva

is a true inspiration. Villanueva has alopecia areata, a skin disorder

that effects millions of Americans. Before each game, Charlie talks to

young kids who suffer from the same disorder and goes out of his way to

inspire them. "Make sure you have alopecia areata -- don't let alopecia

areata have you," says Villanueva.

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