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Are Athletes Obligated?

Athletes for Hope has got athletes talking about whether they’re obligated to give back to the community.

NBA player now commentator Charles Barkley once famously said “I’m not a role model… Just because I dunk a basketball doesn’t mean I should raise your kids.”

It appears more and more that Barkley is in the minority with several athletes running their own charity foundations or spending time supporting charitable causes

Please check it out – Are Athletes Obligated?

Some of the biggest names in sports have responded – Tony Hawk, Mario Lemieux, Ben Roethlisberger, Steve Nash, Alonzo Mourning, Mia Hamm & Jeff Gordon.

Wonder what Tiger Woods feelings on the subject are?

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  • Brant Mendrala

    Ben Roethlisberger must be one of the dumbest individuals within the National football league. Even if he’s not necessarily guilty of sexual assault, how do you make it possible for your self to get in this position two times in the period of under 12 months. The Steelers need to make a serious judgement regarding whether or not they really want this guy to remain the face of the operation. This is a large stain for one of the quality organizations inside the National football league.

  • http://sportsgeek.com.au @seancallanan

    Yes Ben needs to think carefully about his personal actions, I’m sure NFL administrators are.

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