The year 2015 has not been an easy one for football star Tim Tebow. As hard as he worked to get back into the game even as a third-string quarterback of the Philadelphia Eagles, he still got cut from the team. However, the 28-year-old Heisman Trophy awardee is not one to mope and sulk.

Instead, Tebow has gotten himself busy with philanthropy and dedicated his time to the Tim Tebow Foundation (TTF). He also became a broadcaster on the SEC Network. During his spare time, he was even spotted visiting sick children in the hospital.

Tebow's charitable acts have earned him the admiration of the Brooklyn-based organisation called the Thrive Network, which provides social services to individuals and families in Brooklyn, Queens and Manhattan.

During its fundraising event in Manhattan, the organisation awarded Tebow with the "People Who THRIVE" distinction because of his work with the TTF, according to The Post Game. The award fills Tebow with so much pride and joy since he considers charity work to be one of the most important things in his life.

"For me, a lot of times, you get asked what would be a life of significance, and a lot of times people answer money, fame, power," Tebow said. "For me, I don't think of any of that, I think a life of significance is measured by the lives you change, not the dollars you make."

"For us at TTF, we're trying to make a difference in people's lives," Tebow said. "That's why our mission statement is what it is: 'To bring faith, hope and love to those needing a brighter day in their darkest hour of need.' We do that any way possible."

According to Tebow, New Yorkers should always be inspired to imbibe the value of kindness, friendship, and charity. "I think especially in a city like this, it's important to realise that a life of significance isn't about what we have, but what we give," he said.