Garth Brooks

Troyal Garth Brooks (born February 7, 1962 in Tulsa, Oklahoma) is an American singer, songwriter, actor, and charity director who performs country music.

Charitable activities

In 1991 Brooks took part in Voices That Care, a multi-artist project that featured other top names in music for a one-off single to raise money for the allied troops in the Gulf War. The project included fellow country singers Randy Travis, Kenny Rogers and Kathy Mattea.

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1991 - Randy Travis - Kenny Rogers - Kathy Mattea

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In 1999, Garth Brooks began the Teammates for Kids Foundation which provides financial aid to charities for children. The organization breaks down into three categories spanning three different sports.

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• Touch 'Em All Foundation - Baseball Division
• Top Shelf - Hockey Division
• Touchdown - Football Division

The foundation enlists players to donate a predetermined sum of money depending on their game performance. Brooks has participated in spring training for the San Diego Padres in 1998 and 1999; the New York Mets in 2000, and most recently currently with the Kansas City Royals in 2004 to promote his foundation.

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San Diego Padres - New York Mets - Kansas City Royals

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Brooks is also fundraiser for other various charities, including a number of children's charities and famine relief. He has also donated at least $1 million to wildlife causes.

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Famine - Wildlife

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