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5 athletes putting their money where their mouth is

By Brandon Estrict

Sep 1, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) gestures during a press conference following the game against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium. San Francisco won 31-21. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 1, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) gestures during a press conference following the game against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium. San Francisco won 31-21. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 4, 2015; Las Vegas, NV, USA; UFC Women
Sep 4, 2015; Las Vegas, NV, USA; UFC Women /

3. Ronda Rousey

Here’s the message displayed on the homepage of Ronda Rousey’s charity website:

"“It’s not your purpose in life to be happy, it’s your purpose in life to leave the world better than how you found it. I’m trying to do that.”"

The UFC star is as persistent in her charitable endeavors as she is fearsome inside the octagon. Rousey raises money and awareness for the Free Rice Campaign, Gompers Judo Program and Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services.

A portion of the proceeds of the 56,797 Don’t Be A DNB shirts Rousey sold went to Didi Hirsch.

Like Sherman and Cena, Rousey is another reminder that even those who accumulate wealth through sometimes violent professions can be actively engaged in spreading peace as well.

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