When Mr. Cheek won the Silver Medal in the 1000 meter he donated his $15.000 prize money. By the end of the Olympics. Mr. Cheek donated his total money from the US Olympic Committee. $40.000. to victims of genocide in Darfur. By the end of the Olympic Games. ABCs announcer. Bob Costas reported that Cheeks challenge had brought in donations of $300.000 for the refugees from Darfur. Joey Cheek is an Olympic champion. but he is more. he is a citizen champion: a person who demonstrated the true American values of his country: generosity. compassion. kindness and goodness of heart. Mr.
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