“The athletic spirit is a powerful thing,” says their website. And true enough, Athletes for Hope, the non-profit organization, founded by twelve of the world's best and most popular athletes in their respective fields, has shown this indomitable spirit since its conception in 2007.

Andre Agassi, Muhammad Ali, Lance Armstrong, Warrick Dunn, Jeff Gordon, Mia Hamm, Tony Hawk, Andrea Jaeger, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Mario Lemieux, Alonzo Mourning and Cal Ripken, Jr. have put together a charity that aims to help athletes all over the world raise public awareness for various global issues and causes, and to give back to the communities that have supported them. To date, Athletes for Hope holds over 1,000 athletes as members and has the support of the biggest sports leagues such as the NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL and even the Olympic movement, with Ivan Blumberg currently serving as its CEO. As the organization presently continues its endeavors in philanthropy, these athletes will keep inspiring others to give, share and care.