Athletes and charity
Athletes do plenty of good on the field, but they also do tremendous work off of it as well. Here we highlight the athletes who do inspiring charity work away from the game.
Indians players
Cleveland Indians players stand with starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco during the Stand Up To Cancer moment in the 2019 MLB All-Star Game at Progressive Field in Cleveland on July 9.
National League All-Stars
National League All-Stars participate in the Stand Up To Cancer moment during the 2019 MLB All-Star Game at Progressive Field in Cleveland on July 9.
Alex Rodriguez
Former baseball star Alex Rodriguez uses his Mastercard to support Stand Up To Cancer while working during All-Star Week in Cleveland on July 9.
Rene Bourque
Retired hockey player Rene Bourque swings during the Home Base Slo-Pitch Tournament fundraiser for the Kelowna General Hospital Foundation for JoeAnna's House in Kelowna British Columbia on June 28.
Carey Price
Canadiens goaltender Carey Price hits during the Home Base Slo-Pitch Tournament fundraiser for the Kelowna General Hospital Foundation for JoeAnna's House in Kelowna British Columbia on June 28.
Patrick Mahomes
Chiefs star quarterback Patrick Mahomes plays in the Big Slick celebrity softball game at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City on June 7.
Chamique Holdsclaw
WNBA player Chamique Holdsclaw poses with CEO of the JED Foundation John MacPhee during the Jed Foundation's Annual Gala, which promotes emotional health and helps prevent suicide, in New York City on June 5.
Thomas Icke Haessler
Former soccer player Thomas Icke Haessler plays in the FC Bundestag against FC Diabetology charity game in Berlin on June 4.
Francesco Totti and Aldair
Soccer players Francesco Totti and Aldair play in a charity match at the tennis center in Rome on June 2.
Alexander Legkov
Olympic cross-country skiing champion Alexander Legkov runs in the Green Marathon charity race in Moscow on June 1.
Green Bay Packers players
The Packers play in the Green & Gold Charity Softball game to raise money for Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin, in Grand Chute on June 1.
Alexei Nemov
Russian four-time Olympic champion in artistic gymnastics Alexei Nemov serves ice cream as part of Ice Cream Day, which is an annual charity event held at the GUM Department Store in Moscow on June 1.
Alvaro Morata
Spanish soccer player Alvaro Morata and his wife, Alice Campello, attend ELLE Charity Gala 2019 to raise money for cancer in Madrid on May 30.
Gianluigi Buffon, Javier Zanetti and Giorgio Chiellini
Italian soccer players Gianluigi Buffon, Javier Zanetti and Giorgio Chiellini play in a charity match at Allianz Stadium in Turin on May 27.
Laurent Blanc
Former French football player and coach Laurent Blanc prior to a friendly football and rugby union charity match between the former French football stars and former French rugby players in Bordeaux on May 27.
Zhang Shuai
Chinese tennis player Zhang Shuai with presenter Marc Laury during the trophy ceremony after the final of the "Stars, Set and Match" celebrity tournament during the"'Kids' Day," which is for charity, the day before the 2019 French Open in Paris on May 25.
Nacho Figueras and Malcolm Borwick
Polo players Nacho Figueras and Malcolm Borwick play in the ninth Polo Cup for Sentebale, which raises funds and awareness for the charity's work supporting children and young people affected with HIV in southern Africa, in Rome on May 24.
Sugar Ray Leonard
Former boxer Sugar Ray Leonard poses with actor Glynn Turman at the Sugar Ray Leonard Foundation's 10th Annual "Big Fighters, Big Cause" Charity Boxing Night in Beverly Hills on May 22.
Kylian Mbappe and Arsene Wenger
French forward Kylian Mbappe and former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger play in a football match with children from the "Premiers de Cordee" Association in Paris on May 22.
Magic Johnson
Basketball Hall of Fame member Magic Johnson and his wife, Cookie, attend the Sugar Ray Leonard Foundation's 10th Annual "Big Fighters, Big Cause" Charity Boxing Night in Beverly Hills on May 22.
James Maddison
Leicester City attacking midfielder James Maddison and his teammates take part in Club Ambassador Alan Birchenall's end of the season charity run before the Premier League match between Leicester City and Chelsea FC in Leicester on May 12.
Jamie Murphy
Scottish soccer player Jamie Murphy hands over a charity check to the Armed Forces during the Ladbrokes Scottish Premiership match in Glasgow on May 11.
Kudrack
Team Tanzania player Kudrack bowls during their match against England in the inaugural Street Child Cricket World Cup, which intends to bring awareness to marginalized children around the world, in London on May 7.
Sven Ottke
Former boxer Sven Ottke and his wife, Monic, attend the Eagles Charity Golf Cup at Europa-Park on May 6.
Lindsey Horan
United States Women's National Team soccer player Lindsey Horan attempts a charity shot prior to Game 2 of the NBA playoffs second round between the Nuggets and Trail Blazers at the Pepsi Center in Denver on May 1.
James Doyle
Burford Brown with jockey James Doyle after winning the Ascot Supports Racing Charities Handicap during Royal Ascot Trials Day at Ascot Racecourse on May 1.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette
Arsenal players Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette pose with Dermot O'Leary at the Arsenal Foundation Night to Inspire Charity Ball in London on April 25.
Anna Chicherova
Russian gold medalist high jumper Anna Chicherova plays in a charity basketball game held to raise money for the foundation Shag Vmeste, which helps children with cerebral palsy, in Moscow on April 21.
Sami Hyypiä
Former Finnish soccer player Sami Hyypiä participates in the Sean Cox Fundraiser where the Republic of Ireland XI faced the Liverpool Legends in Dublin on April 12.
Bruno Conti
Former AS Roma forward Bruno Conti playing in the charity football match between the AS Roma Legends and Formula E drivers in Rome on April 11.
Durham CCC players
Durham CCC players, which is an English cricket team, have their pictures taken for the Oddballs charity during media day in Chester-le-Street on April 1.
Brady Tkachuk
Senators wing Brady Tkachuk poses with a check for charity after winning the Molson Three Stars Cup for March before the Senators hosted the Lightning in Ottawa on April 1.
Jamie Moore
Jockey Jamie Moore (pictured in pink) riding Eddiemaurice during The First Days Charity Novices' Handicap Chase in Ascot, England on March 31.
Indian wrestling team
Members of the Indian wrestling team preparing to compete for the "Hollywood Wrestles Bollywood" competition to raise money and support the "Beat the Streets L.A." Charity in Los Angeles on March 30.
Vyacheslav Fetisov and Vladimir Potanin
Former Russian hockey players Vyacheslav Fetisov and Vladimir Potanin play in a charity game between the Ice Hockey Legends and Norilsk Night Hockey League Team in Norilsk on March 29.
Purvis Short
Former Rockets forward Purvis Short takes a Rockets First Shot for Charity at Toyota Center in Houston on March 28.
Jay Schroeder
Former NFL quarterback Jay Schroeder (red shirt) plays in the CORE Charity Golf Tournament in Las Vegas on March 25.
Stacey Hairston
Former football player Stacey Hairston attends the CORE Charity Golf Tournament in Las Vegas on March 25.
Steven Gerrard and other Liverpool players
Steven Gerrard and other Liverpool legends after playing in a charity game in Liverpool on March 23.
Justin Jackson
Mavericks small forward Justin Jackson wears sneakers supporting his charity, GiGi's Playhouse, during a game against the Kings in Sacramento on on March 21.
Harrison Barnes
Kings forward Harrison Barnes poses with a T-shirt that supports GiGi's Playhouse, which is a charity that Mavericks small forward Justin Jackson runs, prior to the Kings playing the Mavericks in Sacramento on March 21.
Jean-Michel Lesage
Former soccer player Jean-Michel Lesage playing in a charity match between former players of Stade de Reims and Varietes Club de France that benefits Fondation des Femmes and Relais 51 in Reims, France on March 20.
Shane Williams
Rugby player Shane Williams holds two dogs during a photo shoot announcing the unveiling of building work at the Dogs Trust Cardiff, which will open in 2021, on March 13.
Tina Thompson
Former WNBA player Tina Thompson participates in the First Shot For Charity at Toyota Center in Houston on March 8.
Mike Clevinger
Indians starting pitcher Mike Clevinger signs more than 300 items for the Cleveland Indians Charities and Community Impact programs during media day at Goodyear Ballpark on Feb. 21.
Trevor Bauer
Indians starting pitcher Trevor Bauer signs numerous items for the Cleveland Indians Charities and Community Impact programs during media day at Goodyear Ballpark on Feb. 21.
Terry Francona
Indians manager joins his players, signing more than 300 items for the Cleveland Indians Charities and Community Impact programs during media day on Feb. 21.
Andrew Benintendi
Red Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi attends a team charity golf tournament in Fort Myers on Feb. 20.
Team LeBron All-Star Team
NBA superstar LeBron James and his All-Star teammates celebrate their win with the Right Moves for Youth Charlotte charity in Charlotte on Feb. 17.
Giannis Antetokounmpo
NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo and his All-Star teammates celebrate with their charity after the 2019 NBA All-Star Game in Charlotte on Feb. 17.
Jordan Nailor
Jockey Jordan Nailor rides Hope's Wishes during the Injured Jockeys Fund Charity Raceday in Plumpton on Feb. 13.
Quinn Cook
Warriors guard Quinn Cook participates in the unveiling of a refurbished basketball court at the Seven Trees Community Center in San Jose on Feb. 11.
Ebanie Bridges and Mahiecka Pareno
Boxers Ebanie Bridges and Mahiecka Pareno fight during the Star of the Ring III Charity Fight Night in Sydney on Feb. 8.
Mariana Pajon
Two-time Colombian BMX gold medalist Mariana Pajon talks during a charity event with children in Medellin Antioquia department in Colombia on Feb. 8.
Paul Gallen and John Hopoate
Boxer and former rugby player Paul Gallen fights boxer John Hopoate during the Star of the Ring III Charity Fight Night in Sydney on Feb. 8.
Chris Froome
British cyclist Chris Froome meets children during a charity even in Medellin Antioquia department in Colombia on Feb. 8.
Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson
Former NFL wide receiver Chad Ochocinco Johnson plays in The Chad "Ochocinco" Celebrity Super Slam Charity Basketball Game in Atlanta on Feb. 1.
Bill Cowher
Former Steelers head coach Bill Cowher speaks after he receives the Pat Summerall Award for broadcasting at the St. Jude Research Hospital Legends for Charity Dinner in Atlanta during Super Bowl LIII week, on Jan. 31.
Hines Ward
Former Steeler wide receiver Hines Ward speaks at the St. Jude Research Hospital Legends for Charity Dinner in Atlanta during Super Bowl LIII week, on Jan. 31.
Anthony Rizzo
Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo during the Phoenix Suns Charities Shot at Glory contest in Tempe on Jan. 30.
Michael Phelps
USA swimmer Michael Phelps reacts to his shot during the Phoenix Suns Charities Shot at Glory contest at the 16th hole in Tempe on Jan. 30.
Justin Verlander
Houston Astros ace pitcher Justin Verlander plays golf at the Phoenix Suns Charities in Tempe on Jan. 30.
Trevor Story
Rockies shortstop Trevor Story attempts a free throw for charity prior to the Nuggets hosting the 76ers at the Pepsi Center on Jan. 26.
Juan Mata
Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata attends the annual UNICEF charity dinner in Manchester on Jan. 22.
Victor Lindelof and Lee Grant
Mata's Manchester United teammates Victor Lindelof and Lee Grant also attend the annual UNICEF charity dinner in Manchester on Jan. 22.
Reggie Miller and Donovan Carter
Basketball Hall of Fame member Reggie Miller and former defensive linemen Donovan Carter play in a charity softball game to benefit "California Strong" at Pepperdine University in Malibu on Jan. 13.
Christian Yelich
Brewers star outfielder Christian Yelich plays in a charity softball game at Pepperdine University in Malibu on Jan. 13.
Justin Turner
Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner plays in a charity softball game to benefit "California Strong" at Pepperdine University in Malibu on Jan. 13.
Baker Mayfield and Matt Leinart
Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield and former Heisman Trophy winner Matt Leinart attend a charity softball game to benefit "California Strong" at Pepperdine University in Malibu on Jan. 13.
Kyle Lowry
Raptors guard Kyle Lowry meets children at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto on Jan. 10.
Danny Green and Norman Powell
Raptors guard Danny Green and forward Norman Powell make their annual visit with the team to The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto on Jan. 10.
Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez
Argentinian forward Lionel Messi and Uruguayan forward Luis Suarez meet children during a visit to the Hospital of Barcelona in Barcelona on Jan. 4.
Thomas Chabot
Senators defenseman Thomas Chabot presents a check for charity after winning the Molson Canadian Cup for 3-star selections in the month of December before the Senators host the Canucks in Ottawa on Jan. 2.
Carl Herrera
Former Rockets power forward Carl Herrera shoots in the Rockets First Shot for Charity at Toyota Center in Houston on Dec. 31, 2018.
Jose Altuve
Astros second baseman Jose Altuve participates in the Rockets First Shot for Charity at Toyota Center in Houston on Dec. 22, 2018.
German fitness coaches
German fitness coaches dressed as Santa Claus perform aqua aerobics during a charity event in Hamburg on Dec. 18, 2018.
Russell Westbrook
Thunder guard Russell Westbrook gives gifts to kids through his Why Not? Foundation and the Urban League of Greater Oklahoma City in Oklahoma City on Dec. 16, 2018.
Kevin Durant
Warriors star Kevin Durant and his Community Foundation continued the holiday tradition of taking gifts to women and children at the Oakland Elizabeth House and young adults at Larkin Street Youth Services G-House in Oakland on Dec. 16, 2018.
Andre Drummond
Pistons forward Andre Drummond helps sponsor a shopping spree for local youth from Special Olympics, Wish Upon A Teen and Building Better Men as a part of the Season of Giving presented by Meijer in Detroit on Dec. 16, 2018.
Lamar Miller
Texans running back Lamar Miller prepares for the Rockets First Shot for Charity at Toyota Center in Houston on Dec. 13, 2018.
Kenyan Drake
Dolphins running back Kenyan Drake meets with fans before the Smokey Bones eating challenge, which donated $5,000 to Drake's charity of choice, The Boys & Girls Club of Broward County, on Dec. 11, 2018.
Luis Alberto
Spanish soccer player Luis Alberto helps serve food at a charity dinner in Rome on Dec. 11, 2018.
Byron Jones
Cowboys cornerback Byron Jones wears cleats to support his charity of choice during a game between the Eagles and Cowboys in Arlington on Dec. 9, 2018.
Solomon Thomas
49ers defensive end Solomon Thomas wears cleats for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention during a game against the Broncos in Santa Clara on Dec. 9, 2018.
Roy Nelson, Timothy Johnson and Martin Casaus
Mixed martial artists Roy Nelson, Timothy Johnson and professional wrestler Martin Casaus attend the All in for CP celebrity charity poker event to benefit the One Step Closer Foundation's effort to fight cerebral palsy in Las Vegas on Dec. 9, 2018.
Chiang Hung-Chieh
Table Tennis player Chiang Hung-Chieh attends a Zenan Homeless Social Welfare Foundation charity event in Taipei on Dec. 6, 2018.
Sonny Bill Williams and Stuart Landry
Boxers Sonny Bill Williams and Stuart Landry fight during the Banger Under the Hangar Charity Fight Night in Sydney on Dec. 1, 2018.
Petr Mrazek
Hurricanes goaltender Petr Mrazek in purple for "Hockey Fights Cancer" during warmups before playing the Ducks in Raleigh on Nov. 30, 2018.
James Reimer
Panthers goaltender James Reimer walks out onto the ice for warmups wearing his "Hockey Fights Cancer" jersey before playing the Sabres in Sunrise on Nov. 30, 2018.
Patrik Laine
Jets superstar Patrik Laine warms up in his "Hockey Fights Cancer" jersey prior to playing the Blackhawks in Winnipeg on Nov. 29, 2018.
Michael Dawson
English soccer player Michael Dawson wears a rainbow armband in support of the Stonewall charity during the Sky Bet Championship match between Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest in Birmingham on Nov. 28, 2018.
Jason Zucker
Wild winger Jason Zucker skates in his warmup "Hockey Fights Center" jersey before playing the Coyotes in St. Paul on Nov. 27, 2018.
Vladislav Namestnikov
Rangers center Vladislav Namestnikov warms up in his "Hockey Fights Cancer" jersey before playing the Senators at Madison Square Garden in New York City on Nov. 26, 2018.
John Tavares
Maple Leafs star John Tavares warms up in the "Hockey Fights Cancer" jersey before playing the Flyers in Toronto on Nov. 24, 2018.
Rosie Margarson
Rosie Margarson riding Caribbean Spring wins The Prince's Countryside Fund Charity Race in Ascot, England on Nov. 23, 2018.
Jonathan Joseph
Texans cornerback Jonathan Joseph prepares for the Rockets First Shot for Charity at Toyota Center in Houston on Nov. 21, 2018.
Mike Krzyzewski
Blue Devils head coach Mike Krzyzewski shoots a free throw during a charity free-throw competition at the Hyatt Regency Resort before playing against the San Diego Aztecs in the Jim Maui Invitational in Maui on Nov. 19, 2018.
Mo Martin
LPGA golfer Mo Martin takes a shot during the CME Group charity event to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Naples on Nov. 14, 2018.
Michael Whan
LPGA commissioner Michael Whan plays in the CME Group charity event to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Naples on Nov. 14, 2018.
Evgeni Malkin
Penguins superstar Evgeni Malkin wears a "Hockey Fights Cancer" during warmups before playing the Devils in Pittsburgh on Nov. 5, 2018.
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