December 6, 2005
Steve Waugh the Charitable
One of the things I've long admired about Steve Waugh is the fact that he has embraced a world view much broader than sport.
When he took over the captaincy of Australia's cricket team one of his hallmarks was the way he encouraged his players to explore the societies of the countries they toured rather than staying cocooned in the hotel.
And of course Waugh has long been involved with charitable projects helping the disadvantaged in India.
This aspect of Steve Waugh's life has now been recognised with his admission to the prestigous Laureus Academy. Waugh is quoted as saying:
"I believe high-profile, influential people have a moral responsibility to become involved with charities for the disadvantaged. That's what the Laureus Academy members do, and why I take so much pleasure in being asked to join them on their mission. The more you help people the more you grow as a person and in return you're helping someone else."
Fine words indeed and certainly more charitable than those he may have uttered on the cricket field in battles of "mental disintegration"!
Posted to Cricket, People, Social Justice by Keith Pitty