DeSean Jackson: EA Sports Madden NFL Football Night, Franklin Middle School, Chantilly, VA

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https://youtu.be/7n3kAum5bmMDecember 15, 2015

CHANTILLY, VA

[Repost by JLA, The DeSean Jackson Foundation, 12/17/2015]

Ahmad Nassar, President, NFL Players Inc., invited several Washington Redskins, Darrell Young (FB) #36; Morgan Moses (OT) #76; and, DeSean Jackson (WR) #11 to join him at Franklin Middle School, Chantilly, VA to promote EA Sports Madden NFL: Football by Numbers, an educational game that combines football and math.

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Ahmad Nassar acquire the position as the new President, of NFL Players Inc, in February 2015 after Keith Gordon stepped down. Nassar joined NFLPI in 2009, most recently serving as executive vice president of business affairs and general counsel. Nassar has overseen the organization’s major legal and business initiatives, including negotiating with partners such as Electronic Arts, NIKE, Panini and ESPN. He also led negotiations on NFLPI’s landmark 10-year commercial agreement with the NFL. “I am grateful for the opportunity to serve our players, partners and staff as the next President of NFL Players Inc.,” said Nassar. “NFLPI has seen growth through partnerships as well as expanded into new and creative deals, benefiting our players, partners and the entire business of football. We hope to continue building on that momentum and branching out into other areas, including new technologies.” Nassar received his JD from the University of Chicago School of Law and graduated with distinction from the University of Michigan where he earned a bachelor’s degree in economics. Immediately following his graduation from law school, Nassar served as law clerk for the Honorable Denise Page Hood in the Eastern District of Michigan.

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DeSean Jackson, Washington Redskins’ wide receiver, and his foundation, The DeSean Jackson Foundation, have partnered with and acquired sponsorships from the Electronic Arts Foundation and EA Sports for several years. “I was honored and humbled to be selected by President Nassar to play an integral role in the launch of EA Sports Madden NFL: Football by Numbers which educates and empowers youth through cutting edge technology” states Jackson.

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About NFL Players Inc.

NFL Players Inc. is the licensing and marketing subsidiary of the NFL Players Association. NFLPI has been a trusted resource since 1994, delivering access to the influence, power and personal stories of NFL players. NFLPI is a “one-stop shop” for businesses seeking licensing rights, access to players through hospitality and events, marketing strategy and player procurement. For more information, please visit http://www.nflpa.com/players.

About NFL Players Association

The National Football League Players Association (NFLPA) is a non-profit, professional sports union that protects the best interests and welfare of all NFL players. It serves as the exclusive bargaining agent for all NFL players in collective bargaining. Established in 1956, the NFLPA has a long history of assuring proper recognition and representation of players’ interests. The NFLPA is governed by a Board of Player Representatives, acting in accordance with the NFLPA Constitution and federal labor laws. The NFLPA’s responsibilities include: Representing all players in matters concerning wages, hours and working conditions and protecting their rights as professional football players; ensuring that the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement are met; negotiating and monitoring retirement and insurance benefits; providing other member services and activities; providing assistance to charitable and community organizations; and enhancing and defending the image of players and their profession, on and off the field. For more information, visit http://www.nflpa.com

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About the DeSean Jackson Foundation

Please visit, http://www.deseanjacksonfoundation.org

DeSean Jackson Foundation: Donates Books to 92nd Street Elementary, Los Angeles, CA (Watts)

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Gayle Jackson and Dr. Priscilla Currie, Principal

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December 12, 2015

PRESS RELEASE

LOS ANGELES, CA
Contact: Gayle Jackson, President, The DeSean Jackson Foundation, deseanjacksonfoundationceo@yahoo.com
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DeSean Jackson, CEO, of the DeSean Jackson Foundation and a Washington Redskins’ wide receiver; and, his mother, Gayle, President, of the DeSean Jackson Foundation made an in-kind donation of brand, new books to the 92nd Street Elementary School, Los Angeles, CA (Watts), as part of their foundation’s holiday giving program.

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Dr. Priscilla Currie, Principal, at 92nd Street Elementary, Los Angeles, graciously accepted the donation for the school library on behalf of her students who were in dire need of current, age appropriate, ethnically diverse reading materials.

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Gayle Jackson states that it was extremely important to my son, DeSean, that our foundation enhance our programs and services to include a component to promote literacy so we made several book donations to school in the Washington Redskins’ franchise market this year; and, he desired to also select a school in Los Angeles to be the recipient of a holiday giving book donation; and, 92nd Street Elementary, in Watts, was chosen. The school is one of several schools that Gayle Jackson tours during the football off-season with NFL Moms and the Read Across America program. The books were received prior to the holiday break because DeSean said it was imperative to encourage students to read with their entire family during the break from school; stay out of trouble; and, exercise your body and mind.

NFL Moms Read Across America

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Needs Assessment:
In America’s public high schools, 45% of black students and 43% of Hispanics (as compared to 22% of whites) drop out before their classes graduate. Dropout rates are especially high in urban areas with large minority populations, including such academic basket cases as the District of Columbia (57%), Trenton (59%), Camden (61.4%), Baltimore (65.4%), Cleveland (65.9%), and Detroit (75.1%).

Of those black and Hispanic students who do manage to earn a diploma, a large percentage are functionally illiterate. Black high-school graduates perform, on average, at a level that is four academic years below that of their white counterparts. Of all graduates in the class of 2011, only 11% of blacks and 15% of Hispanics were proficient in math, as compared to 42% of whites. Similarly, just 13% of blacks and 4% of Hispanics were proficient in reading, versus 40% of whites. As political science professor Lydia Segal notes in her book, Battling Corruption in America’s Public Schools: “It is in cities such as New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Detroit, and Philadelphia where the largest numbers of children cannot read, write, and compute at acceptable levels and where racial gaps between whites and blacks and Latinos are widest. It is in large cities that minority boys in particular, trapped in poor schools, have the greatest chance of flunking out and getting sucked into the downward spiral of crime and prison.”

For more information about the DeSean Jackson Foundation, please visit: http://www.deseanjacksonfoundation.org.

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Dear Mrs. Jackson,

I would like to take the opportunity to thank you and DeSean for your generous donation. What greater gift than to put books in the hands of children? You donation is greatly appreciated and needed.

Heartfelt thanks,

Priscilla Currie
92nd Street ES
Principal

“Believe in your best…have a goal for the best, never be satisfied with less than your best, try your best, and in the long run things will turn out for the best!” –Unknown

Congrats, NFL Mom Gladys Bettis, 2015 Woman of Courage Award Recipient

Gladys Bettis, 2015 Recipient

Vincentian Academy Honors Gladys Bettis, Others For Courage, Selfless Service
December 9, 2015 4:55 PM By Rick Dayton, CBS Pittsburgh
[Re-Post by the DeSean Jackson Foundation, 12/10/2015]

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — For the past four years, Vincentian Academy has been honoring men and women from Pittsburgh for their selfless service, and this year is no different. This year’s honorees are working to make Pittsburgh a better place.
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One of the honorees is, Gladys Bettis, an NFL Mom, who mentors and nurtures new NFL Moms when their sons are drafted into the league. Mrs. Bettis was honored, at a banquet in Pittsburgh, as the 2015 recipient of the Vincentian Academy “Woman of Courage” award for her courageous battle against breast cancer; and, the work she does in the community supporting other women through their various stages of breast cancer.
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“I didn’t feel that I was worthy of this,” said Gladys Bettis. But the mother of Hall of Fame running back, Jerome Bettis, is the Woman of Courage Award winner. She says she wasn’t sure how courageous she was until winning her battle with breast cancer. “I heard Jerome say, “My mom is so strong.” I knew I was a little strong. I didn’t realize I had the strength that I do. I do have it and I’m just so blessed to be here,” said Gladys Bettis.

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DeSean Jackson, CEO, of the DeSean Jackson Foundation; and, his mother, Gayle Jackson, extend their sincere congratulations to Mrs. Gladys Bettis, the recipient of this prestigious award.

Extreme Skins Tailgate – PIG Roast – RAISED $905.00 For the DeSean Jackson Foundation

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December 10, 2015

ASHBURN, VA
Media Contacts: Gayle Jackson, President, DeSean Jackson Foundation; deseanjacksonfoundationceo@yahoo.com

December 8, 2015 (11:08 a.m.)

[Re-Post and Update, 12/10/2015]

DeSean Jackson, CEO, of the DeSean Jackson Foundation (DJF); and, his mother, Gayle Jackson, President, of the DeSean Jackson Foundation, extend their sincere thanks for the unconditional love and support of the Extreme Skins Tailgate fans who worked diligently and hard to raise $905.00 for The DeSean Jackson Foundation.

DeSean Jackson states that he is humbled and honored to have DJF be chosen as the charity of choice for their holiday giving; and, applauds the group for their history of supporting numerous non-profit and public charities that include the individual passion and purpose of Washington Redskins’ players off the field.

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Mrs. Christie Lopez, Co-Founder, of the Extreme Skins’ Tailgate, presented the proceeds from the event to DeSean Jackson at DeSean’s annual, “Shop with a Jock” event, at the Wal-Mart, in Sterling, VA.  Ms. Lopez also volunteered at the event and states that it was very moving seeing Jackson interact with the children; and, the Redskins’ players who came out to support DeSean and his foundation.
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Official Extremeskins Tailgate & PIG Roast was held on December 7, 2015

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Chris and Christie, Extreme Skins TailGate, Founders

ABOUT THE EXTREME SKINS TAILGATE:

The Extremeskins Tailgate has become an institution at Fedex Field, and it is because of all the members involved. The dedication, hard work and investments by folks year in and year out is second to none. This tailgate is getting bigger every year and is well respected because of our passion, our friendly welcoming environment and the charity we do. The Redskins organization has recognized our contributions and how we present ourselves and because of that, has recognized our tailgate as official Redskins Fan Captains. We continue to strive to do our best as the best tailgate at Fedex Field!

Once again, the Extremeskins Tailgate will have containers available for the Extremeskins Charity Funds. There will be one container for our charity of choice for this game; and, the recipient will be The DeSean Jackson Foundation. Please donate what you can; and, the funds will be presented to the foundation on Monday, December 8, at the DeSean Jackson: Shop With A Jock annual event for vulnerable youth, at the Wal-Mart, in Sterling, VA, at 5:30 p.m.

What An Extreme Skins Tailgate?

We are a gathering of die hard Washington Redskins fans who love to come together and have a good time out in the lots before and after the game. Our tailgate has become a very popular point at Fedex Field, and we have been featured in numerous media broadcasts. If you like to eat great food and enjoy tasty beverages while playing games, listening to tunes and chatting about the burgundy and gold with fellow die hard fans, then this is the place for you!

 

Who Do I Contact?

You can get almost every question answered by posting in this thread, but if you have any specific questions or concerns, please contact Huly or myself via PM or by emailing: pez@gwu.edu or skinshuly@gmail.com

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For More Information About The DeSean Jackson Foundation, please visit, http://www.deseanjacksonfoundation.org.
Contact: Gayle Jackson, President, or Joie Jackson, P/R and Media Relations E-Mail: deseanjacksonfoundationceo@yahoo.com

DeSean Jackson: 2015 Shop with a Jock – New Event Photos

2015 DeSean Jackson: Shop with a Jock – Photos from tonight’s event.

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Thanks to Everyone who played a role in this huge, successful event. Many of whom, worked extremely hard for many hours and want no public acknowledgement; the Washington Redskins; and, the players who took time away from their families to support my son, DeSean, and the DeSean Jackson Foundation. The DeSean Jackson Foundation is a 501 (c) (3), public charity that continues to thrive through a caring community that aligns with our passion and purpose.

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As my son, DeSean, always says, “It’s not about me, it’s about the kids”. Have a Very, Merry Christmas; and, thank you for your loving kindness. – Gayle Jackson, President, The DeSean Jackson Foundation.
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DeSean Jackson: Annual Holiday “Shop with a Jock” Event, Tuesday, December 8, 2015

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FOR IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE

December 4, 2015

STERLING, VA
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Contact: Gayle Jackson, President, the DeSean Jackson Foundation, deseanjacksonfoundationceo@yahoo.com
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DESEAN JACKSON: ANNUAL SHOP WITH A JOCK EVENT, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2015, at 5:30 PM

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The DeSean Jackson Foundation, is partnering with the Wal-Mart Foundation, for the third annual “DeSean Jackson: Shop with a Jock” holiday event, Wal-Mart, 45415 Dulles Crossing Plaza, Sterling, VA 20166, on Tuesday, December 8, at 5:30 p.m.
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DeSean Jackson
Washington Redskins (Photo donated by the Washington Redskins)

DeSean Jackson, CEO, of the DeSean Jackson Foundation, and Washington Redskins wide receiver Washington Redskins, will be hosting the “Shop With A Jock” event for 50 youth. The youth were selected by an independent, referral source that identified the youth from criteria based on family income, need and at-risk factor.

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Each youth will be given a $100 Wal-Mart gift card for a personal shopping trip with DeSean Jackson and several Washington Redskins’ players. Jackson and his teammates will mentor the youth during the shopping trip on life skills, financial literary and, “Be the Change that You want to See in the World”. Jackson states that he enjoys seeing the smiles on the kids’ faces when they get their own $100 Wal-Mart gift card; then, the reality check when they have to budget by learning a ‘life lesson’ of how important it is to keep your “paper straight”, it’s not all about ‘the Benjamin’s’ and bling bling lifestyle of a professional athlete.
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Gayle Jackson, DeSean Jackson Foundation president, states it is easy for the NFL players who volunteer their time for this event to make reach these children in a manner that no one can in a life-changing experience. We have been privileged to be affiliated with awesome NFL franchises that have supported our foundation and given us the platform to sustain and grow. We are humbled and blessed.
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The Wal-Mart Foundation provided a $2,500 grant to the DeSean Jackson Foundation for the purchase of twenty-five (25) $100 gift cards for the event. DeSean Jackson, states that in the past the gift cards and shopping for the additional 25 youth was raised through monetary donations from the NFL players who participated in the event, Jackson and the DeSean Jackson Foundation.
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Jackson hopes that his fans and sponsors will continue to support the event this year by making donations of Wal-Mart gift cards to match the Wal-Mart grant in various amounts either by forwarding to DeSean at the Washington Redskins or bringing directly the event where an authorized DeSean Jackson Foundation representative will be present.
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The Wal-Mart store will be open to the public during the “Shop for the Jock” event to do their holiday shopping while the event is being held so we encourage Washington Redskins’ fans and media to come support DeSean Jackson and his fellow Washington Redskins’ players while they donate their time to give back to the community while impacting the lives of vulnerable children and families in our community.
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For Additional Information:

Event Venue: Wal-Mart, 45415 Dulles Crossing Plaza; Sterling, VA 20166 (571) 434-9434

Contacts: Wal-Mart, Personnel Department – Bill and Peggy; Sagar, Store Co-Manager

Contact: Gayle Jackson, President, the DeSean Jackson Foundation, deseanjacksonfoundationceo@yahoo.com

For More Information About the DeSean Jackson Foundation, please visit: http://www.deseanjacksonfoundation.org
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Photos from previous DeSean Jackson Foundation, “Shop With A Jock“, Events:

 

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Press Released Filed by: JLA, The DeSean Jackson Foundation.

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