Sports Philanthropy Quotes

Football is a personal interest which has been turned into a philanthropic initiative directed at encouraging social cohesion during the difficult process of African modernisation.

Professional sports play a very important part in American life and a very important part in the American imagination. Anybody who goes to the movies these days sees just what an important part of the American mind sports comprise. If they are so important and have such a hold on the minds and imaginations of children, then this ought to be a focal point of our efforts.

The vision that Islamabad United have for social issues, particularly with their Empowerment Programs is something that I feel strongly about, and look forward to contributing to.

I love that basketball gives me the opportunities to do good things for people and to point them towards the Man who died for our sins on the cross.

When they asked me what charity I wanted to play for on 'Who Wants to be a Millionaire?' the first thing that came to my mind was that this would be a great opportunity to let people know about TOPSoccer.

There is always scope for football to be more charitable but a lot happens already. Personally I have always been passionate about charity.

Like others before me, I have a great opportunity as an NFL player to make a difference in the lives of others.

Companies that support sports developmental programs in our communities should also be applauded.

Special Olympics is an organization I have done a lot of work with, first while growing up in Massachusetts and then as an NBA player in Philadelphia.

I wanted to use sports for social change.

We've got to have a radical rethink of the way the sport is funded to help the young players develop.

Football inspires and excites people like nothing else on the planet, and what I love about Common Goal is that it channels this passion in a way that makes a real difference to disadvantaged communities around the world.

Sparks is a sporting charity that puts on golf tournaments for sick children, and my animal charities include Oldham Cats and Feline Care, a big cat charity close to me in Norfolk. I'm also a Freemason and the money they raise for charity is phenomenal.

If I can make an impact, I want to help some kids and bridge the gap between soccer and celebrity in America.

Our partnership with Dick's Sports Matter program aligns perfectly with our mission to address inequity in schools nationwide.

I always give my best on the field, but I think modern footballers have a big opportunity to make a difference in peoples' lives.

Recently I donated money to the establishment of the Muhammad Ali Foundation in Louisville. I regard that as a kind of payback. He smoothed the way for us. He wasn’t just a great person who had conviction, but made the sport of boxing great. He was the first superstar, he made our stock rise. Without him we wouldn’t have earned so much. Americans from every walk of life have contributed to the foundation: Bill Clinton, Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt. Unfortunately I was the only American athlete to make a donation. There’s not enough respect in our business.