Social Share Time after time, there has been calls for some attention be paid to national sports people, (past and present), who have fallen on hard times, be it financially or as a consequence of some unforeseen circumstances, namely illness. Unfortunately, when the misfortune befall some of these sportsmen and women, the common cry is for the government to step in to assist. This recommendation is often accompanied by the suggestions of taking from one area of expenditure and providing for those persons who are the victims of circumstances. Invariably, it is the benevolence and concern of citizens or some assistance from government, either direct of through state agencies, that come to the rescue of the victims. Also, some national associations would chip in and provide some help.