There is no doubt that David Beckham is one of the most popular and most skilled soccer players on the pitch today. But, there is so much more to admire about David Beckham than the way he plays soccer.
Ever since David Beckham became a public icon, he has donated a lot of his time to various charitable causes that are close to his heart. While some famous soccer players like to spend all their time and money living the good life, David likes to give back and make a difference not only in his own community, but around the world.
David is a very big supporter of UNICEF, and has actually been appointed as a goodwill ambassador for the organization, joining the likes of Roger Federer and Orlando Bloom. He is also a spokesperson for Malaria no more, and helps raise money to try an eliminate malaria in Africa.
When David made the trip across the pond and started playing for the LA Galaxy, he started to focus on some US based charities as well. Currently, he works with MLS W.O.R.K.S, a charity that is closely related to the MLS league he plays in.
David Beckham is more than just a world class soccer player. He is a worldwide sporting icon, and he leverages his fame to raise money for various charities and bring attention to specific causes that he cares about. He is a role model for sports fans young and old!
