Muhammad Ali Center hosts Inaugural Day of Compassion

Muhammad Ali died 10 years ago on June 3. Lonnie Ali and the Muhammad Ali Center in Louisville, Kentucky, held their inaugural Day of Compassion – an annual global day of service and community action – to honor the boxing legend's humanitarian efforts held on the anniversary of his death.

Pictured here, Lonnie Ali, wife of Muhammad Ali and co-founder, interim President & CEO of the Muhammad Ali Center, shares a laugh with Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg, during the inaugural “Day of Compassion” at the Muhammad Ali Center.

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Lonnie Ali, wife of Muhammad Ali and co-founder, interim President & CEO of the Muhammad Ali Center, shares a laugh with Geshe Kalasang Rapgyal, Executive Director and Spiritual Teacher at Drepung Gomang Center for Engaging Compassion, during the inaugural “Day of Compassion” at the Muhammad Ali Center on the 10th anniversary of Muhammad Ali’s death. June 3, 2026

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Lonnie Ali, wife of Muhammad Ali and co-founder, interim President & CEO of the Muhammad Ali Center, listens to speeches during the inaugural “Day of Compassion” at the Muhammad Ali Center on the 10th anniversary of Muhammad Ali’s death. June 3, 2026

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Geshe Kalasang Rapgyal, Executive Director and Spiritual Teacher at Drepung Gomang Center for Engaging Compassion, speaks during the inaugural “Day of Compassion” event at the Muhammad Ali Center on the 10th anniversary of Muhammad Ali’s death. June 3, 2026

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Rev. Dr. Kevin Cosby, President of Simmons College, speaks during the inaugural “Day of Compassion” event at the Muhammad Ali Center on the 10th anniversary of Muhammad Ali’s death. June 3, 2026

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Gathering for the inaugural “Day of Compassion” at the Muhammad Ali Center on the 10th anniversary of Muhammad Ali’s death. June 3, 2026

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Former Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer speaks during the inaugural “Day of Compassion” event at the Muhammad Ali Center on the 10th anniversary of Muhammad Ali’s death. June 3, 2026

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Lonnie Ali, wife of Muhammad Ali and co-founder, interim President & CEO of the Muhammad Ali Center, speaks during the inaugural “Day of Compassion” at the Muhammad Ali Center on the 10th anniversary of Muhammad Ali’s death. June 3, 2026

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Lonnie Ali, wife of Muhammad Ali and co-founder, interim President & CEO of the Muhammad Ali Center, speaks during the inaugural “Day of Compassion” at the Muhammad Ali Center on the 10th anniversary of Muhammad Ali’s death. June 3, 2026

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Lonnie Ali, wife of Muhammad Ali and co-founder, interim President & CEO of the Muhammad Ali Center, speaks during the inaugural “Day of Compassion” at the Muhammad Ali Center on the 10th anniversary of Muhammad Ali’s death. June 3, 2026

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Lonnie Ali, wife of Muhammad Ali and co-founder, interim President & CEO of the Muhammad Ali Center, speaks during the inaugural “Day of Compassion” at the Muhammad Ali Center on the 10th anniversary of Muhammad Ali’s death. June 3, 2026

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Lonnie Ali, wife of Muhammad Ali and co-founder, interim President & CEO of the Muhammad Ali Center, speaks during the inaugural “Day of Compassion” at the Muhammad Ali Center on the 10th anniversary of Muhammad Ali’s death. June 3, 2026

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Lonnie Ali, wife of Muhammad Ali and co-founder, interim President & CEO of the Muhammad Ali Center, speaks during the inaugural “Day of Compassion” at the Muhammad Ali Center on the 10th anniversary of Muhammad Ali’s death. June 3, 2026

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Lonnie Ali, wife of Muhammad Ali and co-founder, interim President & CEO of the Muhammad Ali Center, gets a hug from Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg during the inaugural “Day of Compassion” at the Muhammad Ali Center on the 10th anniversary of Muhammad Ali’s death. June 3, 2026

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Lonnie Ali, wife of Muhammad Ali and co-founder, interim President & CEO of the Muhammad Ali Center, gets a hug from Geshe Kalasang Rapgyal, Executive Director and Spiritual Teacher at Drepung Gomang Center for Engaging Compassion, during the inaugural “Day of Compassion” at the Muhammad Ali Center on the 10th anniversary of Muhammad Ali’s death. June 3, 2026

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Lonnie Ali, wife of Muhammad Ali and co-founder, interim President & CEO of the Muhammad Ali Center, gets a hug from Natasha Mundkur, former Muhammad Ali Center Council of Students, during the inaugural “Day of Compassion” at the Muhammad Ali Center on the 10th anniversary of Muhammad Ali’s death. June 3, 2026

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Lonnie Ali, wife of Muhammad Ali helps to stuff activity gift bags for children at Gilda’s Club with Stacey Wade, center and Carter Wade, right, during the inaugural “Day of Compassion” at the Muhammad Ali Center on the 10th anniversary of Muhammad Ali’s death. June 3, 2026

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Lonnie Ali, wife of Muhammad Ali helps to stuff activity gift bags for children at Gilda’s Club with Stacey Wade, center and Carter Wade, right, during the inaugural “Day of Compassion” at the Muhammad Ali Center on the 10th anniversary of Muhammad Ali’s death. June 3, 2026

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Lonnie Ali, wife of Muhammad Ali helps to stuff activity gift bags for children at Gilda’s Club during the inaugural “Day of Compassion” at the Muhammad Ali Center on the 10th anniversary of Muhammad Ali’s death. June 3, 2026

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Members of the Muhammad Ali Center help to fill activity gift bags for children at Gilda’s Club during the inaugural “Day of Compassion” at the Muhammad Ali Center on the 10th anniversary of Muhammad Ali’s death. June 3, 2026

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Inaugural Day of Compassion kicks off on 10th anniversary of Muhammad Ali's death