Former Welsh rugby player Gareth Thomas frequently discusses how athletes can make a big difference outside of their sport. He thinks that although athletes should concentrate on winning and competing well, they also have a big impact on people's attitudes and lives.

Thomas uses this viewpoint to emphasize how effective it is for athletes to use their platform to disseminate encouraging and upbeat messages. Athletes can help others through difficult times by using their words and deeds, much like a lighthouse helps ships navigate rough seas. It's like being a beacon in the dark.

Celebrity athletes have the power to motivate millions of people who look up to them by sharing personal tales or speaking out on significant issues. Although Thomas admits that he doesn't pressure anyone to speak up, he says that witnessing other athletes changing the world strengthens his faith in the transformational potential of their influence.

Thomas's personal experiences and his understanding of the strong bonds that fans have with the athletes they look up to are the sources of this concept. Like picking the ideal moment to light a candle at a gathering—it can make everyone's day in unexpected ways—he knows that every athlete must find the right time and message to share their voice.