There is a large sum of athletes salaries that goes towards charities and other worthy foundations. Every year, different players from different sports give and collect millions of dollars and transfer their hard earned funds into charitable companies awaiting pockets. Even unlikely people like baseball’s hard knock player Barry Bonds give to the needy. Every time Bonds gets a pay cheque he goes out and buys baseball tickets and gives them away to unsuspecting children. These childre

n are not only surprised to meet Barry in person but delighted by their gift as well. Barry also gives away one thousand dollars for every stolen base and home run he gets. Recently he broke the record for home runs in a year so as his home run numbers went up so did his charitable contributions. Barry’s teammate Jeff Kent also shares Barry’s kindness and agreed to pay the women’s sports program at the University of California 500 dollars for every run he bats in. Bonds also made an interesting comment about his numerous donations. “I don’t mind giving, but does everyone have to know?” This implies that he enjoys giving away his money but also is modest and wants to remain anonymous . There is only so much you can give before requiring the money for your own needs. Jim Plunkett is another name in the sports industry who doesn’t think twice about giving. Jim has raised over one million dollars himself and gave it all to the Scholarship funds throughout America. Jim is grateful for the lifestyle he is now able to live and says “ I’m in a position where I can support many charities.......... I’ve had a lot of luck my way.” Jim knows how fortunate he is to be wealthy and wants to share his wealth with others. Among all the charities and foundations that athletes give to, by far the greatest example is the one they call “tithing”. Tithing is a biblical guideline that states that 10% of someone’s income must be given to the Lord. Famous athletes like Chi Chi Rodriguez, Darryl Strawberry, Jack Nicklaus, Greg Olsen, Howard Johnson, Tim Burke and Doug Jones are just some of the millionaire superstars who give at least 10% of all their money to churches around their area. Darryl Strawberry simply put it, “it’s not my money it’s the Lords.” The NHL team the San Jose Sharks have their own foundation in which they just show up to certain cities and talk to the people. There is always a collection box at the front gate in which people give the donations of their choice. The foundation has made over $ 700,000/ year and the owner of the foundation says that “ we probably wouldn’t make a dime if it wasn’t for the players.” Even though all athletes give to different charities they all agree on one thing. The fact that they are the ones going to the charities not the other way around. Even with all the money athletes are handing out, people are still criticizing them saying it is not enough. Athletes give out millions a year accounting for a greater percent of their total income compared to a much smaller percentage given by rich owner’s and companies.

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