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Brady helped raise $46.5 million for the organisation over two decades, according to Borgen Magazine. He also served as an honorary co-chair of its annual cycling, running and walking event for 16 years before becoming a global ambassador in December 2019.
Reflecting on the experience, Brady said, “I saw the best and brightest of the human spirit in the face of incredible poverty that most of us just can’t comprehend. Tom Brady built his name on record-breaking performances and six Super Bowl victories with the New England Patriots. Yet his influence has reached far beyond the football field. The NFL legend has used his fame, time and resources to support people facing challenges that often go unnoticed. From helping athletes access healthcare to supporting children with serious illnesses, Brady has backed causes that aim to create lasting change. His charitable work also reaches communities in Africa, where an eye-opening visit helped shape his understanding of global poverty and the need for greater support. When you see what CAN be done, it’s impossible to not be driven to do more — the needs are still overwhelming. These efforts reveal another side of Brady’s public life. His charitable work has combined financial contributions with personal involvement, helping organisations reach people who need support. his work beyond the game shows how an athlete’s platform can also draw attention to disability inclusion, healthcare access and global poverty While his football achievements remain central to his legacy.
In 2015, he founded the TB12 Foundation to help athletes pursue their performance goals by improving access to health and wellness resources. In 2019, he and his New England Patriots teammates welcomed five children, showed them around the team’s stadium and treated them to dinner. Brady also established a charitable initiative of his own. Brady has also supported the Make-A-Wish Foundation, which creates memorable experiences for children living with serious illnesses.