Does Rafa do any charity work??

[henryshli]

I'm not aware that Nadal does any significant amount of charity work. Can someone let me know otherwise?

 

[babbette]

for example:

He has one where he and Iker (of Real Madrid) arrange a day of events where they and some other sports stars play some football, tennis, car races, music is played. All the money goes in the cause of children with Malaria.
http://www.ikerversusnadal.com/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53qqyoteKig

there are others he has too.

 

[Nadalfan89]

He's a tennis player. Who cares if he does anything for charity; it's not his job.

 

[rommil]

He should establish one for people with hemorrhoids.

 

[babbette]

He should establish one for people with hemorrhoids.

I'm so sorry you suffer from that problem. Hopefully one day someone will make your dreams come true and establish one for your problem.

 

[tennisg]

http://www.rafaelnadal.com/nadal/en/foundation

 

[Sentinel]

He should establish one for people with hemorrhoids.

^^ and be the principal beneficiary ?

LOL.

Most tennis players, even relatively lower ranked like Chela do charity or similar work.

 

[rommil]

I'm so sorry you suffer from that problem. Hopefully one day someone will make your dreams come true and establish one for your problem.

Nice try at being witty but like always you fail lol. Or maybe he should do one for hairy chested women. You will appreciate that.

 

[babbette]

RAFA NADAL FOUNDATION LAUNCHED

Rafa Nadal is only 21, but he is already thinking of his future beyond tennis and is convinced his privileged position gives him the chance to help others.

"This can be the beginning of my future, when I retire and have more time," the Spaniard said Wednesday as he launched the Rafa Nadal Foundation in his native town, Manacor, on the island of Mallorca.

"I am doing very well and I owe society," Rafa said.

As he launched the foundation - set to focus on social work and development aid - he was proudly watched by his parents, his uncles and his four grandparents at the restaurant of the Manacor Tennis Club, where he has been playing since he was a child and where he is currently preparing his return to the ATP circuit next week in Rotterdam.

Rafa, a thoughtful player who constantly observes the world around him, is conscious of reality.

"A month-and-a-half ago I was in Chennai, in India. The truth is we live great here. And if I can contribute something with my image..." he said.

The tennis player recalled other charity projects that he has been involved in, like a match against Malaria with Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas.

"We raised an amount of money that we would never have imagined. I have to thank Iker, my project partner, who went all out for it," Nadal said. "That is why the time has come to set up my own foundation and determine the destination of the money."

The foundation will seek to promote "sport as an integration tool for those groups in most need," focusing particularly on childhood and youth.

Ana Maria Parera, Nadal's mother, will chair the foundation, and his father Sebastian will be vice-chairman. Nadal's uncle and coach Toni Nadal and his agent, former tennis player Carlos Costa, will also be involved.

"It makes me proud that Rafa has counted on me, because I chase him around all year," Costa said. "Rafa travels the world and sees things."

On a morning with the threat of rain - leading to change the ceremony from a tennis court to the club restaurant - Costa noted that he is "open to receive projects as from now."

"Rafa was already great, but he has grown even greater today," Manacor Mayor Toni Pastor told Deutsche Presse-Agentur dpa.

Nadal's mother, in turn, said she is "very proud" of her son.

The player stressed his commitment to the project, and noted that he plans to follow it closely.

"My involvement is as great as it can be, because I do everything 100 per cent, like tennis," he said.

"I have wanted people who are close to me to make me build the beginning of my future. I am 21, I hope to have a long career, yes, but this can be a start," Nadal said.

Nadal is not the first sportsman to set up a foundation. One of the most famous in tennis is that set up by Swiss world number one Roger Federer, which focuses on Africa - the continent that Federer's mother hails from.

"I have talked a lot about this with Roger, and he tells me that when you are there it is something that fills you with satisfaction. And I think the time has come, it is a beautiful time for my life and for my career," Nadal said.

Despite the fact that poverty in India struck him particularly hard, Nadal wants to start by helping "people close by, in the Balearic Islands, in Spain, and then, if possible, abroad."

"And I want to move little by little," Nadal warned. "Whatever I do, I want to be involved in it. And to do it well. Because I hold the hope of helping those who need it most."

Here it says he will open a tennis school in Chennai.
http://sports.indiainfo.com/article...dation_launch_tennis_school_india/369014.html

 

[jukka1970]

He's a tennis player. Who cares if he does anything for charity; it's not his job.

Wow you really are sick. Man, change your screen name, Nadal doesn't need a fan like you.

Sorry, but charity work is a big deal. Anyone who is in the spotlight should partially use that for giving back and helping those in need. Thankfully unlike yourself both Nadal and Federer understand that.

 

[tangerine]

Rafa does plenty of charity work but he has the sense not to let Nike publish press releases about it.

 

[nikdom]

All rich people do some charity work for tax benefits. Some actually take an interest.

 

[stanfordtennis alum]

im sure he does quite a bit back home in mallorca

 

[P_Agony]

He's a tennis player. Who cares if he does anything for charity; it's not his job.

It's not his job, but you'd expect a big name like Nadal, who has loads of cash, to give back to the community. I think he does and I think he cares.

 

[OddJack]

He's a tennis player. Who cares if he does anything for charity; it's not his job.

His job is tennis, but OP wants to know what he does outside his job.
Fair question.

His fan has provided some proof that he does charity activities. What I would rather see is a foundation with programs rather than infrequent appearances and fund raising.

Nadal has had a poor PR management Imo, and his English is just another reason.

 

[sanchino]

All those guys establish a "foundation" and do a certain amount of causes for charity.....it's called tax write offs!

 

[OddJack]

All those guys establish a "foundation" and do a certain amount of causes for charity.....it's called tax write offs!

Even if it's only tax right off and has no good intention behind it, it would be pretty unwise not to take advantage of it. Kill two birds with one stone?

 

[feetofclay]

His job is tennis, but OP wants to know what he does outside his job.
Fair question.

His fan has provided some proof that he does charity activities. What I would rather see is a foundation with programs rather than infrequent appearances and fund raising.

Nadal has had a poor PR management Imo, and his English is just another reason.

I can't understand why you should think that Nadal has poor PR management. His command of English, which in my opinion is perfectly adeaquate, has no bearing on this question.

Nadal, as pointed out by Babbette has launched a foundation, which has projects in progress.
Nadal, is a member of the Board of Directors of both Best Buddies International and Best Buddies Spain.Nadal has further committed to serve as a Best Buddies Global Ambassador

He regularly raises funds for the campaign to prevent malaria.

 

[TheMagicianOfPrecision]

He's a tennis player. Who cares if he does anything for charity; it's not his job.

Wow...i hope for his own sake that he isnt as stupid as you are

 

[sanchino]

Even if it's only tax right off and has no good intention behind it, it would be pretty unwise not to take advantage of it. Kill two birds with one stone?

I agree with you....if it does someone some good and the over taxed rich person gets a break, then it's a win-win situation

 

[TheMagicianOfPrecision]

He helps develop and manufacture a new line of underwear that doesnt end up in your a**

 

[Emelia21]

I'm not aware that Nadal does any significant amount of charity work. Can someone let me know otherwise?

Pretty sure most tennis players do some charity work and good for them, some like to keep it on the quiet, whilst some like the whole world to know about their charity work :-|

 

[Nadalfan89]

These charities aren't the welfare system in the US you twit.

Does that include the 8 year olds digging out diamonds for about 10 cents a day in Dafur? Or the 10 year olds that pick up a rifle, because Zaire has gone through 10 different govertment changes in the past month. According to you they should get off their ass and get a job, or in these two examples a 2nd job.

Some people just don't get it.

Maybe I lack empathy, or maybe I'm just not dumb enough to actually believe that human suffering will end because people throw money at it.

 

[Madhoshi22]

Those in need should get off their ass and get a job.

Somehow, I get the feeling that you've never left your house, and seen real poverty...

Those are all from Chennai alone.

 

[TennisandMusic]

Hmm....do you?

 

[Madhoshi22]

Hmm....do you?

Is that directed at me? or the OP?

 

[TennisandMusic]

Is that directed at me? or the OP?

The OP.

Just trying to make a point.

 

[Madhoshi22]

The OP.

Just trying to make a point.

Makes more sense then heh

If those people actually decided to read a book once in their life, maybe they could go to college and be successful is all I'm saying.

They choose to live in mudhuts.

Maybe you don't realize that many of these people don't have that opportunity. Maybe you should realize, that not everybody can put their children in schools.
You have got to be one of the most ignorant people I have seen on these boards.

 

[jukka1970]

Maybe I lack empathy, or maybe I'm just not dumb enough to actually believe that human suffering will end because people throw money at it.

To answer which it is, its the first part of your statement that is correct.
No one is saying that Charity will end the problems, but you can't possibly believe that it doesn't help. And there are other types of charity then just writing a check. People volunteer to dig wells, build structures. Perhaps you've heard of it, it's called the Peace Corps.

As for money, there are many things that the donations do change.
Money buys food that wasn't there, Money helps building wells for clean water to replace the people grabbing water from somewhere where the bacteria in it is higher then toilet water. Money builds schools to help educate kids, who can eventually help others. There are people who now work at the United Nations who came from areas where there was nothing, but charities allowed them to get some schooling and stay healthy.

Seriously, you really need a reality check. And you really are sounding like one of these rich *******s that owns an oil field, who thinks the only important person in their life is themselves. For as ignorant and selfish as you are, I still hope that you never find yourself in the situations that charity is for. It's sad that some people only get it, when they find themselves in the middle of that situation.

 

[Madhoshi22]

To answer which it is, its the first part of your statement that is correct.
No one is saying that Charity will end the problems, but you can't possibly believe that it doesn't help. And there are other types of charity then just writing a check. People volunteer to dig wells, build structures. Perhaps you've heard of it, it's called the Peace Corps.

As for money, there are many things that the donations do change.
Money buys food that wasn't there, Money helps building wells for clean water to replace the people grabbing water from somewhere where the bacteria in it is higher then toilet water. Money builds schools to help educate kids, who can eventually help others. There are people who now work at the United Nations who came from areas where there was nothing, but charities allowed them to get some schooling and stay healthy.

Seriously, you really need a reality check. And you really are sounding like one of these rich *******s that owns an oil field, who thinks the only important person in their life is themselves. For as ignorant and selfish as you are, I still hope that you never find yourself in the situations that charity is for. It's sad that some people only get it, when they find themselves in the middle of that situation.

10 char. Great post!

 

[Nadalfan89]

Alright well you can keep writing cheques to Africa and watch them buy munitions and drugs to feed their next ethnic cleansing while I spend my money bettering the environment, furthering science and innovation and improving infrastructure in America.

 

[babbette]

Alright well you can keep writing cheques to Africa and watch them buy munitions and drugs to feed their next ethnic cleansing while I spend my money bettering the environment, furthering science and innovation and improving infrastructure in America.

:shock::shock::shock::shock:

 

[Madhoshi22]

Alright well you can keep writing cheques to Africa and watch them buy munitions and drugs to feed their next ethnic cleansing while I spend my money bettering the environment, furthering science and innovation and improving infrastructure in America.

If that's your definition, or the extent of your outlook on charity work, then I feel bad for you. I myself am financially very fortunate, however, I still go to Africa and Asia to help those personally who haven't had the kind of opportunities that I have had.
As for spending your money on bettering the infrastructure of America, good luck with that, tell me what your thoughts are when you're providing for other American's healthcare.
:shock:

 

[フェデラー]

Alright well you can keep writing cheques to Africa and watch them buy munitions and drugs to feed their next ethnic cleansing while I spend my money bettering the environment, furthering science and innovation and improving infrastructure in America.

since when has "bettering the environment" mean that you keep all the money to yourself?

 

[Nadalfan89]

since when has "bettering the environment" mean that you keep all the money to yourself?

Since when did I ever say that I was keeping all my money to myself? I said giving it to abunch of people who aren't self-sufficient, who have very high national debt (that they pay off with my money that was suppose to go towards food) and who are constantly at war with each other isn't a good idea.

Much better ways to spend your money imo.

 

[フェデラー]

I live in Vancouver also.

well then you are giving canadians a bad name.

 

[TheFifthSet]

I live in Vancouver also.

Well hey, that's something I can find endearing.

 

[Nadalfan89]

well then you are giving canadians a bad name.

I'm not Canadian.

 

[TheFifthSet]

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[sjam316]

I'm not aware that Nadal does any significant amount of charity work. Can someone let me know otherwise?

Lmao u just sound like sum1 trying to bash on nadal well look up the Fundacion Rafa Nadal ***** ****a and get more aware cuz i believe nadal does a lot of significant charity work

 

[rafan]

I'm so sorry you suffer from that problem. Hopefully one day someone will make your dreams come true and establish one for your problem.

Babette you are so darn funny - you should be in the entertainment business earning huge amounts of money. All I can say is thank God Rafa starts training this week

 

[rafan]

Somehow, I get the feeling that you've never left your house, and seen real poverty...

Those are all from Chennai alone.

Yes a really good post. Many people are so insular and self serving they don't bother to find out about things such as African children who die every day because they cannot afford a mosquito net, or will never go to school because their parents are dead and so poor they have to look after siblings.

 

[Underhand]

Sorry, but charity work is a big deal. Anyone who is in the spotlight should partially use that for giving back and helping those in need.

I agree. I'm in need, 50% of his income will do it.

 

[TheMagicianOfPrecision]

He should establish one for people with hemorrhoids.

Totally agree with you,great suggestion!:twisted:

 

[henryshli]

He's a tennis player. Who cares if he does anything for charity; it's not his job.

He is not just a tennis player. He is a role model for millions of people. Tennis has given him all he has and he should give something back to the sport and to those who are less fortunate.

 

[henryshli]

...and he has set up a foundation Feb last year. Excellent stuff, should have just Google'd..

 

[llama]

Maybe I lack empathy, or maybe I'm just not dumb enough to actually believe that human suffering will end because people throw money at it.

If you want to see what charity can do, then google The Andre Agassi Foundation.

 

[pmerk34]

Yes a really good post. Many people are so insular and self serving they don't bother to find out about things such as African children who die every day because they cannot afford a mosquito net, or will never go to school because their parents are dead and so poor they have to look after siblings.

DDT saved millons of lives. But because it hurts a few birds lets ban it.

 

[mzzmuaa]

No one cares about birds. They rarely pay taxes.

 

[CCNM]

He should establish one for people with hemorrhoids.

Ha ha ha ha ha ha Lmao like crazy!!!