Good News Notes: “Marcus Daniell hit a booming ace off the court this week — for charity. The Kiwi announced that starting in 2021, he will donate at least 10 per cent of his annual winnings to effective charity organisations for the rest of his life. ‘I take deep pleasure in knowing that every success…
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Novak Djokovic Displays an Amazing Act of Kindness by Financing a Private Jet for Medical Treatment of Baby Girl
Good News Notes: “By winning many events, Serbian star Novak Djokovic has earned a lot of prize money throughout his career. He has used this money for many amazing things like the Novak Djokovic Foundation and now, to finance a private jet for a little girl. In Serbia, funds were raised for the treatment of Sofija Markuljevic…
Ryu wins on return and donates $206,000 purse to virus charity
Good News Notes: “Former world number one Ryu So-yeon hung on for a one-shot victory on the Korean tour on Sunday and then donated her entire purse of over $200,000 to coronavirus charities. Ryu, who makes a habit of donating her winnings to charity, shot a par 72 in the final round of the Korean…
Serena, NFL players to compete in charity virtual tennis event
Good News Notes: “Tennis stars Serena Williams, Venus Williams and Naomi Osaka plus NFL players DeAndre Hopkins and Ryan Tannehill are among the celebrities who will participate in a virtual charity tennis tournament.” “The ‘Stay at Home Slam’ will be streamed Sunday at 4 p.m. ET on Facebook Gaming and on the tennis Facebook page…
10 Selfless Sports Stars That Are Giving Back To Their Communities In Very Powerful Ways
Good News Notes: “Whenever news breaks of an athlete being signed to a multimillion-dollar contract or endorsement deal, most of us have a tendency to roll our eyes. Of course, we sometimes think, they’re now going to spend it on luxury clothes and a fancy mansion — and all they do is throw a ball…