These Athletes Have Donated Over $600 Million To Charity – You’ll Be Surprised To See #7!

11. Clayton Kershaw

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Credit: Frank Franklin II

Clayton Kershaw donates significant portions of his eight-digit paychecks to causes in Africa, including his program called Kershaw’s Challenge. The program is run by him and his wife and aims to change the lives of at-risk children and communities. The pair also runs an orphanage in Lukasa, Zambia and supports a variety of organizations, including the Habitat for Humanity. He was given the Roberto Clemente Award, which honors the top humanitarian amongst Major League Baseball players.

10. Mia Hamm

Credit: David Hume Kennerly
Credit: David Hume Kennerly

Mia created her foundation after her brother died from a blood disease in 1997, and it supports patients that need bone marrow and blood transplants. They raise funds and awareness for families in need of the transplants by hosting events like celebrity soccer games and providing support for bone marrow research projects.

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