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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 15: (EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE) Laila Ali visits BuzzFeed’s “AM To DM” on January 15, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images)

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 15: (EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE) Laila Ali visits BuzzFeed’s “AM To DM” on January 15, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images)
Laila Ali, just like her father, Muhammad Ali, uses her platform for the betterment of the world. The daughter of the former heavyweight champion had a celebrated career and retired with an undefeated record. She continues to be in the public limelight by being an entrepreneur and author and is an advocate of healthy living.
Her diverse and versatile professions have fetched great notoriety. Not to mention, she has over 1.2 Million followers on her Instagram and in a recent post she promoted a movement to end hunger with just a $1 donation. Find out all about it.
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Ali and her altruistic endeavor
In a selfless Instagram story which has since timed out, Laila Ali urged her fans to donate just $1 dollar to ‘Feeding America’ as it could help to feed over 2o people. She promoted ‘Feeding America’, a non-profit organization that has embarked on a selfless endeavor to feed the hungry in the US. Ali encouraged her followers to donate a measly amount to this grand and laudable effort. In the Instagram story, she shared, the poster read, “This giving Tuesday, join @feedingAmerica in the movement to end hunger and give today to help neighbors across the country get the meals they need.”

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LOS ANGELES, CA – MARCH 02: Professional Boxer Laila Ali attends the red carpet event for NBC’s “Celebrity Apprentice” at Westin Bonaventure Hotel on March 2, 2016, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paul Archuleta/FilmMagic)
In more ways than one, Ali showcases many similar traits to her father. More often than not, she uses her platform for such altruistic endeavors, just like the “Greatest.” Moreover, there is another facet to her personality that resembles her father.
The common trait between Laila Ali and Muhammad Ali
To say the former heavyweight champion was a resilient individual would be an understatement. After suffering defeats in the ring, and hardships outside, the legendary boxer continued to fight through all the battles life put him through.
His daughter, Laila Ali is of similar nature. In an interview, she revealed that she stands out because she does not succumb to any difficulties and continues to work towards her goals. She stated, “For me, the thought of quitting and being on the sidelines thinking wow I just gave up. You will never know what you could have accomplished. What you could have attained.”
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Her achievements are a testament to her mental fortitude. In addition, her selfless actions are laudable. However, we are curious to know, what do you make of her promoting ‘Feeding America’? Share with us your thoughts and opinions below.
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