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David Beckham for UNICEF

David Beckham for UNICEF

Soccer star and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador David Beckham recently completed a visit to Sierra Leone, where he traveled with UNICEF representatives to focus attention on the issue of child survival.

“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,” Becks said.

The father-of-three took the time to play soccer with local children and gave them autographed soccer balls.

Added David, “In Sierra Leone, one in four children dies before reaching their fifth birthday. It’s shocking and tragic, especially when the solutions are simple – things like vaccinations against measles or using a mosquito net to reduce the chance of getting malaria. Saving these children’s lives is a top priority for UNICEF and as an ambassador I hope I can help to draw attention to this issue across the world.”

On one point, David met with Foday, a five-year-old boy who had swallowed a chemical that scarred his throat so severely that he was prevented from eating solid food for months. Foday held Beckham‘s hand and joined him on a walk through the facility.

“Surely there is no reward more precious than saving the life of a child?” Beckham said. “Their futures remain in our hands.”

15+ pictures inside of David Beckham volunteering his time for UNICEF

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Photos: David Turnley/UNICEF
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first, he is so cute and hot
congratulations beckham

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Don’t care what ppl say…when he smiles…he just lights up the place!

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his arms are too skinny.. and i’m def not a fan of the tattoo sleeve

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strange arm !

# 6

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Bet his wife is disgusted to travel to these kind of places. Her existence is so useless anyway.

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His hand looks horrible in the first photo.

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beautiful man. period.

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pinkelstein @ 01/22/2008 at 10:07 am

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Flisbeth, that was a lovely thing to write, and you are right….he has a warm, enveloping smile. He LOVES children, and it comes naturally to him. He is a golden soul. Well done Becks. Peace.
More strength to you, go with God.
Pinkie South Africa

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love his smile….

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Thank you for visiting my home nation. #6 Winki is correct. Becks still isn’t my type though lol

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Thanks jared. Lovely pics, hopefully his trip in Sierra Leone will bring people’s attention to those poor kids.
And to you #6 his wife has been also that kind of trip in Peru part of british sport relief campaing.

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to winki – actually victoria has previously visited poverty stricken peru for the charity called Sports Relief. It’s the same charity that Just Jared reported the Spice Girls were promoting (I think last week). So I think your comment is unfair

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always knew he was a styler.
the man can dress.
this is the first time l ever found him attractive.
what a great smile.
compassion and giving is very sexy.

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Flisbeth, must agree he has a great smile. Great expressive eyes too

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Way to go Becks! I love seeing celebs showing their support to issues outside the Hollywood world.

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NEv, i agree with you…especially on the last line you wrote…

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#13, #14–she visited, but what did she DO? And you just said it was for promotions with her troupe the Spice Girls.

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Glad to see celebs leaving their sheltered lives to help others.

I just wonder why he signed the soccer balls, does he really think those kids know and care who he is?

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Yes, they do know and care. Football/ Soccer is the number one sport in the world. Children from these countries idolize players like Becks, Henry, etc. He is like the world’s Michael Jordan.

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To LJ and Liz:
Victoria agreed to visit the South American nation to film a documentary on behalf of charity SPORT RELIEF. If it was not for publicity- no one will ever hear her name being associated with this place. Besides she is not wearing any shoes appropriate for no red carpet.

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Long time no see davey.. good to see he is doing his part for the unicef. http://arabaquarius.blogspot.com/

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sexy ass David Beckham :) in Africa doing some good :) yeah!

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not really a fan of his body, hes pecs are weird. ronaldo’s better

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