Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo has been named the world's most charitable sports star.
Portugal international and Real Madrid star, Cristiano Ronaldo has
been named the world's most charitable sports star after donating
millions 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 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. He has 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 fútbol 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.
"Ronaldo has also used his fame as a global spokesperson for a variety
of causes including childhood hunger, obesity and biodiversity," Dosomething.org said.
TOP 20 CHARITABLE SPORT 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
