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

3. Derek Jeter

Credit: Lisa Blumenfeld
Credit: Lisa Blumenfeld

Jeter established his Turn 2 Foundation in 1996, which aims to “create and support signature programs and activities that motivate young people to turn away from drugs and alcohol and ‘TURN 2’ healthy lifestyles,” according to the foundation’s site. The foundation has raised $18 million since its establishment.

2. LeBron James

Credit: Ken Blaze
Credit: Ken Blaze

His impact through the LeBron James Family Foundation has helped countless children and young adults with education. He partnered with the University of Akron to provide a guaranteed four-year scholarship to the school for students in James’ “I Promise” program who qualify. The scholarship will cover tuition and the university’s general service fee, which is currently $9,500, for 1,100 students. That racks up to $41.8 million he’s going to spend for teens to get a higher education.

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