Olympic champion Cullen Jones was announced Friday as No. 75 on Richtopia.com’s 2018 Top-100 Philanthropists list, which characterizes itself as a list of the “the most influential philanthropists, particularly at being pro-active.”
Jones, 34, is heavily involved in USA Swimming Foundation‘s “Make a Splash” initiative, which provides free swim lessons nation-wide for children in underprivileged areas. Jones, in particular, is a major advocate and activist in promoting swimming in black communities.
It’s an honor to be listed for another year. 🙏🏾 https://t.co/VPjHJYnvTz
— Cullen Jones (@CullenJones) October 26, 2018
While not officially retired from the sport, in addition to teaching swim lessons, Jones travels to give motivational talks. He also is involved in the fashion scene, making appearances charitable fundraisers as well as high-end fashion shows.
He’s among high company on the list, which also features heavy-hitters including Angelina Jolie, Mark Zuckerberg, Kobe Bryant, Bill and Melinda Gates, JK Rowling, and Oprah Winfrey.
Awesome! Exemplary human being. I remember way back in 2006 at Adama Betzel pool in Detroit how willingly and passionately he gave of himself to inspire and mentor young kids of all backgrounds. He is a true American hero.
Wow, that is an incredibly high honor. Standing ovation!
Big Cullen Jones fan, but what is going on with those eyebrows?
I believe he has alopecia, so it may come and go and he just manages the best he can.
He literally just came out on Instagram a few minutes ago and talked about his alopeccia for the first time!
A CLASS ACT always has been and always will be. So proud to know this young man and see that his achievements are not limited to a concrete hole in the ground filled with water.