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Cristiano Ronaldo Tops the List of the 20 Most Charitable Athletes in the World

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This summer, athletes from across the globe went head to head for a new title:  “Most Charitable Athlete.”  Inspired by its annual Celebs Gone Good list, honoring the most charitable celebrities of the year, DoSomething.org announces the winners of its inaugural Athletes Gone Good list. Cristiano Ronaldo topped the list for going above and beyond on the field and in his charity work.  The Portuguese soccer star raised money for various causes including donating more than $83,000 to a 10-year-old fan in need of brain surgery and giving more than $165,000 to fund a cancer center in Portugal that treated his mother.  Ronaldo has also used his fame as a global spokesperson for a variety of causes including childhood hunger, obesity and biodiversity. John Cena (Photo credit: Wikipedia ) WWE Superstar John Cena took home second place on the list for granting nearly 500 wishes with Make-A-Wish.  Cena is the most requested...