Helping Others

In the pro athlete contract, they have to do charity work. One thing I don’t like about that is that they have to do it because it’s in their contract. I wish the owners of the teams or individual athletes give them the choice to do it and see who’s all about their money or like to help others that in need instead of themselves. Some sports they go out and read to the disability kids or have a charity event to meet famous players. NFL Play 60 is an event for kids to play with a NFL team or player. During game days they will have a kid come out the field and give the referee the game ball and give out prizes.

One athlete that makes a difference to me is Steve Nash. He has his own charity website to help kids. It’s called the Steve Nash Foundation. Nash has dedicated his time and his money to children in their health, personal development, and education. He is a great role model for kids everywhere in the world. He wants to help people for a reason; he wants to show he’s not all about money. Event though its in his contract, he continues to do it before, during, and after the season. Green to the earth is an event he does to keep the community and the earth clean. The three R’s recycling, reuse, and reduce. He wants you to recycle glass, cans, plastic and etc. I love that he does all these things for the community. He’s not the only player that does charity work; Chris Cooley goes to different schools and gives scholarship money.

Pro athletes help us learn it’s not all about the money and the fame; it’s about helping the community and others that’s in need.