"We can't turn a blind eye to the tens of thousands of young children who die every day in the developing world mostly from causes that are preventable."- David Beckham

David Beckham and his efforts help save and improve children's lives as an UNICEF ambassador have inspired me to make a difference in the world.

Biographical Information

• Born May 2, 1975 in Leytonstone, England
• Married to Victoria Beckham
• 4 Children

Soccer Career

• Played on Manchester United, Real Madrid, LA Galaxy, Milan, and Paris Saint-Germain
• England National Team
• Retired on May 16, 2013

Charity Information

United Children's Fund (UNICEF)

The charity helps and improve's children's lives. They provide water, health care, clean water, sanitation, nutrition, education, emergency relief, and many more things.

David Beckham's Charity Work

• In 2005, he helped children affected by the tsunami in Copenhagen by given them emergency supplies
• In 2008, he went to Sierra Leone to raise attention about children dying before they turn 5
• In 2013, he visited children in the Philippines who were affected by the typhoon
• In 2014, he made a video supporting UNICEF's fight to beat Ebola in Sierra Leone

My Inspiration

David Beckham inspires me because I also play soccer, and I want to be able to make a difference like he is currently doing.

I will change the world by helping children in poverty driven countries by going on missionary trips and donating money.

Conclusion

David Beckham has inspired me to help make the world a better place by his efforts to save and improve children's lives in countries around the world. If more people can help out even a little bit, children around the world will be able to live better lives.

Works Cited

"About UNICEF." UNICEF. UNICEF, 9 July 2015. Web. 10 Jan. 2016. <http://www.unicef.org/about/who/index_history.html>.\

"David Beckham Biography." BIO. A&E Television Networks, n.d. Web. 10 Jan. 2016. <http://www.biography.com/people/david-beckham-9204321#related-video-gallery>.

David Beckham Charity Work, Events and Causes. Look to the Stars. 2016 Look to the Stars, n.d. Web. 6 Jan. 2016. <https://www.looktothestars.org/celebrity/david-beckham>.

David Beckham Joins the Fight against Ebola in Sierra Leone. Look to the Stars. 2006-2016 Look To The Stars, n.d. Web. 10 Jan. 2016. <https://www.looktothestars.org/video/971-david-beckham-joins-the-fight-against-ebola-in-sierra-leone>.

"David Beckham OBE, Goodwill Ambassador." UNICEF. UNCIEF UK, n.d. Web. 6 Jan. 2016. <http://www.unicef.org.uk/UNICEFs-Work/Our-supporters/Celebrities/David-Beckham/>.