10 Incredible Things Ronaldo Did For Fans And People In General

10 Incredible Things Ronaldo Did For Fans And People In General

The popularity of a star footballer can be a powerful way to connect with a wide audience and to transmit public health messages. Cristiano Ronaldo besides being an incredible footballer is an all-round awesome person. Let’s take a look at the 10 Incredible Things Ronaldo Did For Fans And People In General.

10 Incredible Things Ronaldo Did For Fans And People In General

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His popularity has given him a unique platform to reach many people and communities. And he intends to make the most of this opportunity. Here’s how Cristiano Ronaldo has done/still doing life-changing things for fans and people in general and not-to-mention 10 more reasons to love Ronaldo.

10. He donated libel damage payout to a charity

10 Incredible Things Ronaldo Did For Fans And People In General

In 2008 The Sun newspaper claimed that injured Ronaldo was seen at a pub putting down his clutches to dance with four models risking his well-being. To this Ronaldo said, “I take enormous pride in my professionalism. I treat my training and recovery from injury very seriously and would never have drunk and danced in a nightclub without my crutches.” Later the matter went into court and the newspaper had to apologise as well as pay him substantial undisclosed libel damage. Ronaldo donated the sum to a charity in his home island of Madeira.

9. An eight-year-old Tsunami survivor brought Ronaldo to Indonesia

10 Incredible Things Ronaldo Did For Fans And People In General

When the Tsunami and Indian Ocean earth quake hit Indonesia, an eight-year-old survivor named Martunis family was completely wiped out. Television footage of Martunis wearing a No. 7, prompted Ronaldo to visit Indonesia. Jointly, Ronaldo and a drink firm raised one billion rupiahs (about 0.1 million U.S. dollars) for the reconstruction and rehabilitation of survivors.

8. His crusade against Ebola

10 Incredible Things Ronaldo Did For Fans And People In General

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In 2014, the “11 against Ebola” campaign kicked-off featuring a number of top international football players including Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo. With the hashtag #wecanbeatebola and under the slogan “Together, we can beat Ebola”, they sent out messages to encourage people to combat Ebola by “cooking meat properly”, “reporting unusual illnesses” etc.

7. His crusade to save children

10 Incredible Things Ronaldo Did For Fans And People In General

In 2003, Cristiano Ronaldo became the Global Artist Ambassador of Save the Children organisation. In this new role, Ronaldo promoted healthy eating habits, physical activities and fight against hunger and obesity among children. The football superstar had said, “As a dad, I know it is important to give my two-year-old son a healthy life, right from the start, and I want to give all kids that same chance.

6. He used Football for health drive

10 Incredible Things Ronaldo Did For Fans And People In General

Like Messi, Ronaldo too joined forces for FIFA’s ’11 for Health’ in 2012. It’s a programme to raise awareness amongst children to keep safe distance from addiction, obesity, malaria and HIV – a completely worthy cause that had brought the two superstars on the same side. The programme had eleven, 90 minute group sessions where children were provided with information that aimed to change their attitudes and behaviour towards diseases and addictions.

5. Ronaldo’s heart went for the children of Gaza

10 Incredible Things Ronaldo Did For Fans And People In General

In 2011, Ronaldo was awarded with a Golden Boot by Real Madrid Foundation and reportedly he sold it in an auction and donated the funds – 1.5 million euro – to aid the children of Gaza.

4. The Charity match he played for Madeira flood victims

10 Incredible Things Ronaldo Did For Fans And People In General

The 2010 Madeira flood left devastation everywhere and at least 42 people dead. Madeira is Ronaldo’s birthplace so he decided to play a charity game organised by Portuguese champions Porto against players from Madeira clubs Maritimo and Nacional in order to raise money. “I couldn’t believe what I saw on the television. I want to help in any way I can,” Ronaldo had said.

3. He funded cancer treatment for a 9-year-old boy

10 Incredible Things Ronaldo Did For Fans And People In General

Nuhazet was suffering from cancer for two years when the doctor announced that there was nothing more to do. His parents were heartbroken but they wanted the rest of the little days their son had left, to be joyous. So in order to fulfill Nuhazet’s lifelong wish they took him to meet Cristiano Ronaldo. When the Portuguese forward and his agent, Jorge Mendes, meet Nuhazet’s parents, together they decided to fund the boy’s treatment in a private hospital in Madrid. They’ve also made arrangement so that the boy can receive personalized medication from the United States.

2. He helped build a specialist centre at Hospital Central in his native land Madeira

10 Incredible Things Ronaldo Did For Fans And People In General

In 2007, Dolores Santos, 54, was diagnosed with cancer and underwent a successful course of radiotherapy. Ronaldo was so grateful to the hospital that cured his mother’s cancer that he donated £100,000 to help build a specialist centre at the hospital that’ll concentrate on curing cancer.

1. Once Ronaldo told the crowd to shut up

10 Incredible Things Ronaldo Did For Fans And People In General

In an event attended by the football legend, Cristiano Ronaldo Did Life-Changing Things for this kid. a little Japanese fan boy attempted to speak Portuguese to him. He politely introduced himself then went on to tell how much he loved watching Ronaldo playing football. Although Ronaldo helped the boy along to get through his Portuguese, the crowd started laughing at the boy whenever he stumbled. Ronaldo was pissed and gave a piece of his mind to the audience “Why they smile? Why? He speaks good Portuguese! Very good. They should be happy because he tries very hard!” (via a translator)

10 Incredible Things Ronaldo Did For Fans And People In General

1. Once Ronaldo told the crowd to shut up
2. He helped build a specialist centre at Hospital Central in his native land Madeira
3. He funded cancer treatment for a 9-year-old boy
4. The Charity match he played for Madeira flood victims
5. Ronaldo’s heart went for the children of Gaza
6. He used Football for health drive
7. His crusade to save children
8. His crusade against Ebola
9. An eight-year-old Tsunami survivor brought Ronaldo to Indonesia
10. He donated libel damage payout to a charity