The chairman and president of this foundation is none other than Dikembe Mutombo, an NBA superstar turned distinguished spokesman. After leaving a legacy in the NBA and being inducted into the Hall of Fame, Mutombo decided to start a foundation for people in the Congo. The foundation has even helped construct the Biamba Marie Mutombo hospital in Kinshasa.

The LeBron James Family Foundation supports the children and their families in LeBron James' hometown in Akron, Ohio. Their I PROMISE Program has now changed the lives of more than 1,500 students and continue to help those in need during the pandemic.

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JJ Watt, the renowned American football player, believes in providing opportunities to middle-school-aged children. These kids are supported by the JJ Watt Foundation to help them acquire after-school opportunities and learn about teamwork, leadership, accountability and perseverance in sports. There have been over USD6 million dollars funded to more than 740 schools in 39 states and DC.

Apart from helping people live healthy and active lives, the Michael Phelps Foundation has programs that provide opportunities to children who want to participate in the sport of swimming. In 2010, they even collaborated with the Level Field Fund to create ways to fund uniquely talented swimmers who are in financial need. The foundation also brings light to mental health challenges that Olympic athletes often experience.

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