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Soccer star and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador David Beckham recently completed a visit to Sierra Leone, where he traveled with UNICEF representatives to focus attention on the issue of child survival.
“We can’t turn a blind eye to the tens of thousands of young children who die every day in the developing world mostly from causes that are preventable,” Becks said.
The father-of-three took the time to play soccer with local children and gave them autographed soccer balls.
Added David, “In Sierra Leone, one in four children dies before reaching their fifth birthday. It’s shocking and tragic, especially when the solutions are simple - things like vaccinations against measles or using a mosquito net to reduce the chance of getting malaria. Saving these children’s lives is a top priority for UNICEF and as an ambassador I hope I can help to draw attention to this issue across the world.”
On one point, David met with Foday, a five-year-old boy who had swallowed a chemical that scarred his throat so severely that he was prevented from eating solid food for months. Foday held Beckham’s hand and joined him on a walk through the facility.
“Surely there is no reward more precious than saving the life of a child?” Beckham said. “Their futures remain in our hands.”
15+ pictures inside of David Beckham volunteering his time for UNICEF…
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I’m so glad to see their smile. Great job Becks!!!
You can tell he’s totally at ease holding little kids. I bet he’s a great dad.
I bet the children will remember his visit for a lifetime. The autographs must really be such a treat as well as simply giving a helping hand.
This really puts me in a great mood. Thanks for all the humanitarian post on this page Jared.
so cute with the kids
I commend him for what he is bringing attention to but also agree although soccer is the number one sport in the world, how would children who have very little, know who he is? What’s a signature on a ball when food, shelter and education are far more relevant?!
where have been this all time?
where have been this all time?
It´s no wonder that certain people always stay poor…….never working, only sitting around and waiting for others to help.
Just look at China, or Korea, even Japan decades ago.
Lazy people are earning what is coming their way.
Aww David! He is officially the cutest, nicest, kindest, most compassionate, and generally amazing man in the world. With a gorgeous face and a HOT body. Him and Victoria are absolutely fabulous.
Please! This is yet ANOTHER photo-op for the “Beckham-Brand”… if he REALLY CARED he WOULD do humanitarian work from the heart, like Bono or Angelina- NOT prancing around without a shirt on- so completely TASTELESS! He and his vile wifey-do should just stay ensconed in their multi-million $$$ mansions… it’s sooo obviously FAKE when they “try” to “do good”… PUHLLEASSE!
now here’s a person who really cares.
Wtf!!! I didn’t know my bb is the Goodwill Ambassador for UNICEF. Love you Davey!!!!
he’s amazing
I have respect for him, trying to use his fame in a positive way.
And on a shallow note… he is very HOT. I think everything about him is sexy except for his Minnie Mouse voice. lol!
Lots of celebrities have brought this to the attention of the world, oly Beckham would get this kind of publicity, why, because he desperately wants to continue playing for england and after his modelling of underpants looking like a male hooker, he has to try and redeem himself in some way, hasnt he. First time EVER he has been photographed for any charity. Also, if so concerned, I am sure he and his wife could spare a few million, afterall, he is being paid for playing soccer which he hasnt done, like stealing really, isnt it??? funny how he is so fit now, isnt it??? but wasnt for LA GALAXY. PONCE
BECKHAMS GREAT!! yes he is rich but at least he isnt snobby and takes his time to help these poor children which more of us should be doing!! instead of taking the piss out of his tatoos..etc…theres more important issues in this world to think about l
For those of who don’t know this….
David has been a UNICEF Ambassador since January of 2005. Here is the article.
http://www.unicef.org/emerg/disasterinasia/index_24809.html
@ inmomar - the whole point of appointing a celebrity for a charity such as this one is that it will get people and media attention.
i know i was a beckham fan before too.. but must agree in the pic weird arm. haha. and lol what does taking off your shirt in africa have to do with saving their lives. sigh..
its hot for an old guy
Those pics of David touching those children lives, brought tears to my eyes. He was convincing and natural. Somehow, I will also bet that Posh seems less pasionate about philantrophic causes. I’ve seen Youtube videos of her at their children’s charity and Victoria was really trying hard to be genuinely involved-like it was a reccomendation by their PR to boost their Public image and their their band. Some people on here argue that Posh is involved in charities, and recently she participated with The Spice Girls towards a cause, but is she doing it from the heart or because Spice Girls was doing social marketing?
david beckham is a true role model
u dont see him getting into **** like other pple
wat a sweetheart!!
I think he is doing a wonderful job! It’s always a plesure to see celebs that actually care and help others. I think it is one of the most beautiful things in the world to be a genorous person. Now unlike his wife she needs to do some helpfuls thing and maybe the media wont be so hard on her. It’s funny im not even a fan of his, but when you see a human care for others it just touches your heart.
Wooh! Thanks Jared! I’m soooooo loving the pics! Yay!
Go Becks!
hermoso gesto becks
he has that real effeminate voice from doing steroids
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