Silver Linings Playbook Cast Auctions DeSean Jackson Jersey

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Bradley Cooper, DeSean Jackson, DeSean Jackson Foundation, Gayle Jackson, Philadelphia Eagles, Screen Actors Guild

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The Screen Actors’ Guild is auctioning off an authentic DeSean Jackson, Philadelphia Eagles (#10) jersey with the autographs of the cast of the Golden Globe Award nominated movie, Silver Linings Playbook. Silver Linings Playbook has also been nominated for several Academy Awards. The auction is being held on EBAY.

DeSean Jackson, CEO and Co-Founder, of the DeSean Jackson Foundation, and wide receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles, receives an honorable mention in the movie. Actor, Bradley Cooper wears Jackson’s jersey in the movie.

DeSean states that he is privileged and honored to be acknowledged in this manner and associated with such a worthwhile cause.

– Gayle Jackson, President, The DeSean Jackson Foundation

DeSean Jackson Very Excited About 2013

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Chip Kelly, DeSean Jackson, NBC Sports, NFL, Philadelphia Eagles

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DeSean Jackson – WR – Philadelphia Eagles

NBC Sports
1/24/2013 – 6:10 PM ET
[Reprinted by The DeSean Jackson Foundation, 1/24/2013]

DeSean Jackson is “very excited about the opportunity” to play in Chip Kelly’s offense.

“I was looking at what he did at Oregon,” Jackson said. “My little cousin is actually De’Anthony Thomas, the Black Momba, so our styles are kind of similar. What he’s done in that offense as far as lighting it up and getting in that end zone, that’s what I’m excited about.” Thomas (5’9/173) scored 32 touchdowns in 27 games with the Ducks.

It will be interesting to see how Kelly schemes to get Jackson (5’10/175) into space. D-Jax does have 54 career rushing attempts.

President Obama Calls for a National Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service

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DeSean Jackson, DeSean Jackson Foundation, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Obama Inauguration, Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, President Obama

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Continuing a tradition he started at his first inauguration in 2009, President Obama encourages everyone to join him and the First Family for a National Day of Service, on Saturday, January 19, 2013, in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.. People all across the nation will be participating in service projects.

The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service empowers individuals, strengthens communities, bridges barriers, creates solutions to societal problems and moves us closer to Dr. King’s vision of a “beloved community”.

DeSean Jackson, CEO, of The DeSean Jackson Foundation, and Team Jackson encourage all of DeSean’s friends, fans and community partners to serve the less fortunate in their communities; and, work together to embrace diversity and achieve social change.

Life’s most persistence and urgent questions is: “What are you doing for others?” – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Happy Birthday to First Lady Michele Obama!

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DeSean Jackson, DeSean Jackson Foundation, Michele Obama

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Happy 49th Birthday to our nation’s First Lady, Mrs. Michele Obama.

– DeSean Jackson and The DeSean Jackson Foundation

DeSean Jackson – A Well-Grounded, Compassionate Young Man

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DeSean Jackson, Gayle Jackson, Pancreatic Cancer, Philadelphia

Crimson Patch
Editor: Christina Paciolla Christina.paciolla@patch.com

Local Voices

Article by Dawn Seagraves

DeSean Jackson Foundation

Posted on January 12, 2013 at 12:50 am
{Reprinted by The DeSean Jackson Foundation, 1/12/2013]
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Today was a very uplifting day for my family. I organized an event where my husband works—Penn Power Group. Every Christmas, the corporate area pitches in to buy their boss CFO Phil Fields a Christmas gift. This year, at the top of his wish list, was for everyone to chip in and make a donation to pancreatic cancer awareness. So I chose The DeSean Jackson Foundation.

And the reason being is that it is a very personalized organization. So I got into contact with DeSean who then in turn passed the info along to his mom Gayle Jackson who personally contacted me. I explained what Tom’s company wanted to do and asked if there was a way to set it up for DeSean to actually come and pick up the donation.

After many phone conversations with Gayle, we were able to set it up for Jan. 11. I was also able to get into contact with 6 ABC news who was interested in doing the story. It all came together perfectly.

And it felt like I had known DeSean Jackson forever. We both have a determination to bring more awareness of this horrible cancer. DeSean is a very well-grounded young man which shows he had a great upbringing by both his father and mother. As well as his brother Jay who was there with him and their cousin.

I believe together DeSean and I will start to bring more awareness around. It truly was an uplifting experience I believe for our whole family.

– Dawn Seagraves

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Note: Dawn Seagraves’ husband was diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer five (5) months ago; and, she works tirelessly to raising the awareness to the need for funds for research and financial support and compassion for those afflicted by the disease and their primary caregivers.

Penn Power Group Donates $2,500 to DeSean Jackson Foundation

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Cancer, DeSean Jackson, Pancreatic Cancer, Penn Power Group, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Eagles

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Penn Power Group donates $2,500 to DeSean Jackson Foundation

Saturday, January 12, 2013

Jennifer Joyce

ABC Action News, 6 ABC.Com

PHILADELPHA – January 11, 2013 (WPVI) — Penn Power Group, a Northeast Philadelphia company, has stepped up to support an employee who’s battling cancer, and in doing so, is helping one of the city’s best known professional athletes.

Philadelphia Eagles player DeSean Jackson received a belated Christmas gift of $2,500 Friday night.

Employees at Penn Power Group in Northeast Philadelphia are using their inner-office Pollyanna fund to support Jackson’s pancreatic cancer foundation while also supporting their co-worker of 23 years, Tom Seagraves. Seagraves was diagnosed with stage 3 pancreatic cancer in August.

“There’s just not enough awareness about pancreatic cancer out there,” said Dawn Seagraves.

Raising awareness is Dawn Seagrave’s mission. She says, for several months, doctors misdiagnosed her husband’s cancer as chronic back pain.

“I just happened to Google back pain that wasn’t alleviated by anything and the result came up pancreatic cancer,” said Dawn. It has been a long and difficult 5 months of intense treatment.

“I just talked to my doctors, and they are talking about full chemo for another two months,” said Tom Seagraves.

DeSean Jackson understands and respects Seagraves’ battle.

The football star lost his father to pancreatic cancer in 2009 after only 5 months of treatment.

“Just looking at him [Tom Seagraves] is really inspiring, because I can see him fighting. I can see that same look my dad had,” said DeSean Jackson.

Inspired by his father’s battle, Jackson stepped up to the frontlines and launched his cancer research foundation. It has also given him opportunities to bond with the community.

“The Seagraves’ son just made fun of me for my autograph, so I said sign on me. So Joshua added onto my tattoos,” said Jackson.

Beyond the check presentation, Jackson and the Seagraves say they plan to partner with one another on future projects and help spread the word about pancreatic cancer.

(Copyright ©2013 WPVI-TV/DT. All Rights Reserved.)

Congratulations to Bradley Cooper for his Golden Globe and Oscar Nominations

We extend our sincere congratulations to Bradley Cooper for his nominations for both a Golden Globe and Oscar for his stellar performance in Silver Linings Play Book.

– DeSean Jackson and The DeSean Jackson Foundation