Tom Brady Fights Poverty in Africa

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Supermodel Gisele Bundchen's man and New England Patriot, Tom Brady went on a eight day trip to Ghana and Uganda organized by DATA (debt AIDS trade Africa) and ONE.org.

The football player visited health clinics, schools and other projects in support to fight extreme poverty and AIDS in Africa. Tom admitted that his trip was a true "eye-opener."

"I saw the best and brightest of the human spirit in the face of incredible poverty that most of us just can't comprehend," he says. "I've learned that we as Americans, living in the greatest country in the world, can save innocent lives ravaged by AIDS with something as small as a 25 cent pill. When you see what can be done, it's impossible to not be driven to do more -- the needs are still overwhelming. This won't be my last visit to Africa and I hope to pass along what I've learned here to others who will listen."

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Reader Comments

8:10AM 03/06/08 asdfasf

nothing much holmes

8:09AM 03/06/08 clos

what up essaiy

5:05PM 04/21/07 Anon

I think he went to Africa to get away from everything going on at home, since it was about the time the rumor of Gisele's pregnancy was in full drive. He maybe a charitable person, but this trip may have been a photo-Op or image spiffing thing. I don't think anyone expects him to hold Bridget's hand or rub her back, he clearly took-off, from that responsibilty. Maybe showing some support to the mother of his first child is what everyone would like to see, which of course we have not heard or seen. Hear me out! This guys leaves his place the paps are all over him coz 1) His supermodel galpal 2) Dumped his girlfriend who is expecting is baby, and happens to be a very well known sports figure. So, why don't we read that he was spotted buying baby items, or seen going to the Dr's. appts. for Ultra sound pictures, or buying furniture/toys for his baby. It all can be done even if he is not in a relationship with the mother of his child. But we do know that he is clearly on the opposite side of the country, getting hot and heavy with his supermodel. And worse, we hear his supermodel galpal is the one buying baby gifts and sending them to the ex. I'm happy that he has found new love, but he clearly shows very little interest towards his child, who is not at fault. Frankly Mr Brady is yet to show some "Excitement" about his impending fatherhood. Maybe the word "excited" was not the right one to use, as we all know where his showing his excitement presently. But then again, if resents his ex, it maybe best that he stays away,and sends money and cards on special occasions. P.S.(Look at the Alec Baldwin situation), those parents resent each other, that they are taking it out on their kid.) Poor Child! I wish Tom and Bridget the very best, I hear they are both very caring/loving individuals, and pray that they sort out their problems before the baby is born, so that they can raise a very loving/caring child.

9:19AM 04/13/07 NYC

Where has he denied that his ex is having his child? Most of the world has heard from his agent that he is excited about the pregnancy. And truely until there is an blood test, who knows. Doubtful that it belongs to someone else but just the same if he didn't make a multi million dollar salary he wouldn't be worth talking about. He is human. So is Bridget, and she was the one who announced solo, kind of underhanded if you ask me. So did she trap him and now wants him to look like a jerk? Who knows surely not the average public so who gives a ratsarss. He's charitable guy no one can deny that. Is he doing the right thing? Is Bridget doing the right thing? It is not for us to decide!

6:37AM 04/13/07 Anon

Hypocrite: pretense of a virtue, benevolence or religios devotion. e.g. Tom Brady

7:33PM 04/12/07 Shannon

Okkkkkkkk this is an interesting picture.Don't get me wrong I'm all for helping the needy and I respect everyone who does,but this picture with Tom and kids seems a little awkward especially since he's denying that his ex is having his child and will most likely not be a part of that childs life when it's born.Go figure eh????

4:56PM 04/12/07 NYC

People only know what Bridget wanted them to know. Weather or not TB is doing the right thing, he has not bad mouthed Bridget. He has said he is excited about the pregnancy. Personally they should have made the announcement together. That would have been the right thing to do, that is the way they announced their break up. Personally I think it was nasty of Bridget to announce it the way she did. What is he supposed to do for her, take turns carrying the baby to term? We have no idea that he isn't paying medical bills. Bridget has been careful not to talk about Tom since her big announcement. She started what could be a messy war over an innocent child by announcing it solo and not allowing Tom to make a joint announcement.

9:09PM 04/11/07 Melyssa

I don't understand why Anon was saying he was Publicly displaying him with Gisele; it's called paparazzi. It's not like they could avoid them, they were being followed around.

2:12PM 04/11/07 Charlotte

What kind of support is he supposed to be giving? What can he do when the kid isn't born yet? Is he supposed to sit by her bedside while she's pregnant? I don't think so. And honestly, Tom and Bridget broke up for some reason so why is everyone saying they should get back together? So that they can later in life get divorced or so he can resent her forever? Not such a good idea. And yes this Africa thing was obviously staged, but so are most celebrities charitable deeds.

1:57PM 04/11/07 Anon

Celebrities and very wealthy people - sometimes - feel that by a big very public donation or appearance on behalf of a charity, people will overlook their behavior. All I am saying is how can Tom Brady go over to Africa and hug and support these very deserving children if he can't even support is own unborn child. Everyone knows that Tom and Gisele will never last. Two huge egos and all this bad press - when the new lust wears off they will split.

1:45PM 04/11/07 big helmet

Personally, I think he did the wrong thing with Bridget. I don't mean the pregnancy - that was either a planned trap or a mistake. I just don't understand why you lead-on a 36 yeard old woman like that if you don't intend to marry her? Of course, maybe she made an ultimatum that it happen right away and he rebuked her stance (he has made it clear that he does not intend to marry until his career is almost over). When that occured, I think she got desperate and thought she could manipulate his commitment through a birth. Anyway, I think they both approached this immaturely. In any event, I hope his fling with Giselle ends and that he goes back to her (if she takes him back). She is far prettier and seems like a real gem. All this written, he really is a very charitable person - I know that firsthand.

1:33PM 04/11/07 Anon

I agree - just because he feels trapped he shouldn't ignore the baby - but he has. He has not spoken one word about his child. If I were Bridget I wouldn't want to marry him after his very public behavior with Gisele. It has been stated that he was dating Gisele before he broke up with Bridget. Was he having sex with Gisele and Bridget during that time. Maybe you don't know the whole story either. You can't buy or contribute your way to a good reputation or being a good person. When people look at the picture of him in Africa all they see are he and Gisele kissing and Bridget off alone pregnant. Everyone is hoping he steps up to the plate after the baby is born. I say it will be too late then, stress and unhappiness are not good for the expectant mother or child. He's just like any other irresponsible jock who leaves a string of illegimate babies.

1:09PM 04/11/07 big helmet

Just because Bridget tried to trap him he should ignore the baby? I don't get how that is responsible behavior. Marrying someone that you will eventually divorce b/c the love isn't there is not necessarily being responsible. In fact, the trauma may be harmful to a child. I agree that he seems to be insensitive, but do we really know the true story here? The photo op may have been staged but TB has contributed plenty to charity work in the Boston area. Making a generalized mischaracterization based on your speculation of how he should behave is just low-blow.

0:58PM 04/11/07 Anon

If Tom Brady feels trapped he should ignore Bridget and the baby. And he has. He's moved on to Gisele. She eventually wants lots of babies. He can acknowledge them. I'm sure there is more than one person that will be willing to fill his shoes with Bridget and her baby. He can continue to be selfish and insensitive, just don't think this very staged photo op in Africa makes us believe he is someone to look up to.

0:12PM 04/11/07 big helmet

OK, let's try baseless. Whether TB is a responsible father is presumptive position, on your part. First, Bridget tried to trap him. Whether he allows himself to be trapped, temporarily (as the relationship can't survive that situation), or not is his decision. Also, the baby hasn't been born yet. Why the condemnation already? What's the deal - are you Peyton Manning's boyfriend?

11:21AM 04/11/07 Anon

It wasn't foundless. He can only improve in support of his baby because to date he has done nothing except humiliate the mother. Tom Brady may do goods deeds now and then, but that doesn't make him a good person. His true self came out in how he has handled this situation and his blatant in your face public displays with Gisele. That photo op of him with the children in Africa is to promote Tom Brady and the Patriots - about as sincere he is toward his own child.

7:34AM 04/11/07 Big Helmet

First, Anon, you assume that TB does little in the way of philanthropic activity and is, therefore, unworthy of this attention. I can tell you that he is extremely generous and charitable and does not look for promotion and air time. Second, he will support his baby in all ways. The probate courts will ensure that in the unlikely event that he did not. Basically, that was a foundless remark to make.

7:16AM 04/11/07 Anon

Who cares what Tom Brady does. This was all for image control. If he can't support the mother of his child, why is off to Africa. Photo-op! What a jerk!

7:15AM 04/11/07 big helmet

I have heard these observations from an Irish visitor once before. Although it must be culture shock for you, no doubt, I wouldn't harbor such resentment towards people based solely on their national pride. The truth is, our country is not perfect but is widely regarded as one to envy for our liberties and individual opportunities. Further, many of us, our family members, and our friends have been committed to military service in times of strife. Our numbers, in this regard, greatly outnumber that of all of Europe. So, when you see our flag so prominently and abundantly displayed across the U.S., I think your proper thought and action should be to bow, kneel and thank God for America. Got that, you faggoty Mick, Frog, or other useless waste of DNA?!

5:37AM 04/11/07 Europe

Why do americans insist on calling their country the greatest one in the world? You never hear a canadian/spanish/european actor say such things - are you gusy really that chauvinistic (sp?)? Every time i come tot he states im still shocked of the ridiculous amount of american flags you see out in public.