Tennis legend Andre Agassi has raised an estimated $175 million for charity in his lifetime

by Yahoo Sport

Andre Agassi is adored in his native Las Vegas and, granted, winning eight Grand Slams and 60 men's singles titles might have a bit to do with that.

Everybody loves a winner, after all.

Las Vegans, though, adore Agassi for far more than his ability to run down a shot or return a serve. He's become an icon in the community with his philanthropic efforts, particularly his work to improve the quality of the American education system.

If there is a worthy charity out there, chances are pretty good that Agassi has helped raise money for it. He said that he has raised around $175 million to aid charity.

Most famous is the Andre Agassi College Preparatory Academy in Las Vegas, which includes elementary, middle and high school students.

"It's my life's work," Agassi said of fighting on behalf of children.

The amount of money he's raised is enormous, but it is not what motivates him.

"I don't function by taking stock of what we've achieved or the distance we've covered," Agassi said. "It's about moving forward, finding solutions and trying to give every child an opportunity."