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Memorial Day Moment of Silence, 5/27/2013, at 3:00 P.M.

27 Monday May 2013

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Memorial Day Moment of Silence at 3pm Local Time

At 3:00, local time, this afternoon the nation is called on to pause for one-minute for a moment of silence to remember America’s fallen troops on this Memorial Day.

The national Moment of Remembrance Act was passed in 2000.

It is intended to bring all Americans together to honor those who paid the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedoms.

This morning, President Obama observed Memorial Day at Arlington National Cemetery where he paid tribute to America’s service members who died while defending our nation. He laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns.

President Barack Obama also gave a special salute this morning to Americans who lost their lives fighting in the Korean War, noting the upcoming 60th anniversary of the conflict’s end, and asked Americans to remember the troops’ work in Afghanistan as that war winds down. “Last Memorial Day, I stood here and spoke about how, for the first time in nine years, Americans were no longer fighting and dying in Iraq. Today, a transition is under way in Afghanistan, and our troops are coming home,” the president said after laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns. “This time next year, we will mark the final Memorial Day of our war in Afghanistan.”

DeSean Jackson, CEO, of the DeSean Jackson Foundation; and his mother, Gayle, appeal to their family, friends and fans to join the nation in today’s Moment of Remembrance.

Furthermore, DeSean states, “We must remember our fallen heroes who have paid the ultimate sacrifice today; and, also those who answered the call to serve our nation, many of whom are younger in age than me. I see these young men and women at the airports each week when I travel being deployed or returning from deployment virtually unnoticed and silent. I am so proud and humbled by these members of the armed forces. I also visit the wounded warriors and amputees; and, the veterans who are homeless, unemployed and suffering from mental health issues. These are our heroes. We must remember them in our prayers also today; and, tomorrow do whatever we can as a nation and individuals to make their lives better.”

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Our sincere thanks to the DeSean Jackson Foundation…

24 Friday May 2013

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women against abuseDear Gayle and DeSean,

I just wanted to thank you and the entire DeSean Jackson Foundation for inviting us to participate in the health fair at Temple University. Our Community Awareness Representative, Renee, was able to connect with several dozen students and inform them of the prevalence of domestic/dating violence as well as available resources. We are so glad to be able to raise awareness in this way – it is critical to our mission of ending domestic violence in Philadelphia!
So, thank you for reaching out to us and please continue to keep us in mind for the future. I would be happy to meet with you to discuss ideas on ways that we can work together. I have attached our annual report so you can learn more about our work, and please also check out our website http://www.womenagainstabuse.org.

Thank you again,

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DeSean Jackson, The Making of a Father’s Dream

16 Thursday May 2013

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Posted by Tim McManus on May 15, 2013 at 1:57 pm | Reprinted by The DeSean Jackson Foundation, on May 16, 2013

DeSean Jackson‘s relationship with Andy Reid and the Philadelphia Eagles got off on the wrong foot.

The receiver and his family were already in the midst of a stressful day. Their draft party back in April of 2008 turned tense as the projected first-rounder slipped and slipped…until finally he was taken 49th by the Eagles. The celebration that ensued was quickly dampened following Jackson’s call with his new head coach.

“Hey, I just want to say one thing,” said Jackson, calling together his inner circle. “I was on the phone with Andy Reid. He said, ‘I don’t want your family to be a problem. I don’t want to deal with your dad.’ He said some bad things. I just wanted to let you know. That’s kind of messed up, though.”

That is one of the many nuggets stored in a fascinating 104-minute documentary titled “DeSean Jackson, The Making Of A Father’s Dream” which chronicles Jackson’s journey from Pop Warner to the pros. His older brother, Byron Jackson, began filming DeSean when he was about nine years old, and kept the camera rolling for more than 18 years.

Not a second of that time went by when DeSean wasn’t being groomed for the NFL.

DeSean’s father, the late Bill Jackson, was determined to have his sons make it to the pros. Byron briefly achieved that goal, spending two years on the Chiefs’ practice squad, but was eventually cut. He bounced around to the Canadian and World League but was ready to move onto a career in film-making. Bill was not ready for the ride to end. Wills collided, there was an incident, and the two didn’t speak for two years.

DeSean’s undeniable ability helped bring them back together, and they joined forces with several of Byron’s good friends — men that also came just shy of athletic excellence — to create a professional athlete. They set up a blueprint and gave him a strict training regimen. Had him working with a speed coach before he was even in high school.

Bill Jackson tells a story in the film about how he would even get his sister’s poodle into the training process. He used to tie a tennis ball to a rope, and that rope around DeSean’s waist. Every time the dog got the tennis ball, DeSean had to give him 15 pushups.

“I never gave him time off. People used to say, ‘Why are you doing him like that. You’re trying to kill him.’ Because he had so much energy, he would be running the streets.”

With all that manpower dedicated to a common goal, DeSean was able to maximize the immense amount of natural talent that just oozed out of him. That singular focus of developing an NFL player also created some problems. Cal head coach Jeff Tedford worried that team goals were taking a back seat to the individual pursuit of making it to the show. And Bill Jackson was so determined to make that dream a reality, that he at times took his advocacy for his son’s cause too far.

“While I understood what Bill’s motives were he didn’t always go about it the right way,” said Tedford. “As far as alienating people or really being loud outside of the locker room and things like that. If DeSean only caught a couple balls in the game, he wanted him to catch 10. He was driven for DeSean to be successful.”

Bill could be a handful (Reid obviously had heard as much) but it’s clear that it came from a good place. And ultimately, his plan worked.

He watched from a hospital bed as the Eagles beat the Giants in the Divisional Round to advance to the NFC Championship in DeSean’s rookie year. His son had four grabs for 81 yards in that game. Earlier that day, Bill had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. That was January 11, 2009. He passed away May 14 of that year.

The next season DeSean broke out, posting over 1,100 receiving yards and racking up 12 touchdowns in all. There is a scene in the film where Byron and DeSean are waiting nervously to get word on whether he had been selected to the Pro Bowl. The call came from Reid. This time around, the coach’s words sent Jackson barreling down the steps and into his brother’s arms.

After the initial celebration, DeSean turns to the camera and says, “Pops man, I love you. You knew.”

The Pro Bowl was played on what would have been Bill’s 65th birthday. DeSean led the NFC with 101 yards and two touchdowns.

“At the end of the day,” said Byron, “my dad only wanted what was best for DeSean and all of his kids.”

The documentary is being released right around Father’s Day. It will be available on iN Demand beginning on June 7.

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NFL Celebrity Softball Game – June 1st – Bowie, MD

15 Wednesday May 2013

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Revlon Run/Walk for Women – Los Angeles – May 11, 2013

05 Sunday May 2013

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The nationally acclaimed Entertainment Industry Foundation Revlon Run/Walk for Women has touched the lives of millions of people through increased awareness, education, research, and diagnostic treatment services.

Created in 1994 by Lilly Tartikoff, Ronald O. Perelman and the Entertainment Industry Foundation, the EIF Revlon Run/Walks (Los Angeles & New York), along with our sponsors and participants, have distributed over 68 million dollars in the fight against women’s cancers. Thanks in part to these funds, new treatments are being developed and lives are being saved.

The EIF Revlon Run/Walk For Women continues to unite men, women, and children of all races and ages in the fight against women’s cancers.

General Event Questions:

The EIF Revlon Run/Walk For Women Staff is here to assist you with any questions or concerns you may have pertaining to the 2013 Run/Walk. Please feel free to contact us.

Phone:855-434-3779
Fax: 855-434-3999
Email: laevent@revlonrunwalk.org

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Note: Gayle Jackson, President of The DeSean Jackson Foundation, and mother of Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson will be participating in the 2013 EIF Revlon Run/Walk for Women on a team consisting of NFL Players’ mothers who are committed to raising funds and awareness to fight against women’s cancers. We are so proud of Ms. Jackson!

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