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Tim Tebow marks 32nd birthday by raising funds for Filipino children

American football player Tim Tebow marked his 32nd birthday by asking donations for the Tebow Cure Hospital in Davao City.

Instead of well-wishes and gifts, Tebow is hoping to raise $150,000 to provide 150 life-changing surgeries at the pediatric hospital.

“These are kids that, without us being there, they wouldn’t be helped,” said Tebow in a video message to his supporters.

“They wouldn’t be loved and they wouldn’t be cared for, but if there’s any way that I would like to celebrate, it’s helping kids in their darkest hour of need,” Tebow added.

Filipinos are close to Tebow’s heart because he was born in the Philippines while his American parents served as missionaries.

“I have always had a great love and passion for the Filipino people,” he said.

Tebow was 15 years old when he was inspired to start the Tim Tebow Foundation. He opened the pediatric hospital in Davao City five years ago.

The Tebow Cure Hospital specializes in pediatric orthopedic surgeries for conditions such as clubfoot and spinal deformities. It also provides physical and spiritual healing to Filipino children.

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