July 10, 2024
Dear Fight for Life Foundation Community,
On behalf of the entire team, including our CEO and Founder, Marlin Jackson, we extend our heartfelt thanks for joining us at the 2nd Annual Building Dreams Champions Breakfast presented at by The Mind Trust, hosted at the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center.
This year’s event was a tremendous success, and it wouldn’t have been possible without the generous support of our sponsors:Title Sponsor: The Mind TrustSilver Sponsors: Counterpart, Firefly, and Indy ChamberBronze Sponsor: Kroger, Gardis and Regas, LLPMedia Sponsor: Indianapolis Recorder
We would also like to express our gratitude to Olivia West [@liv_west_], the emcee for the event and the voice of NBA Indiana Pacers and WNBA Indiana Fever basketball games.
A special thank you goes out to everyone who contributed to making this event memorable:GLAM Photo Booth: NBE Event GroupPhoto/Video: G. Watson ImagesDJ: DJ Lockstar [@djlockstar]Catering: Simply Served CateringEvent Volunteers: Isaiah, Vanessa, Courtney, Robin, & KimThe Colts: Edward, Nicole, and the entire staffFineline Printing Group
During the breakfast, we had the honor of recognizing outstanding individuals and organizations for their exemplary embodiment of the Fight for Life Foundation’s core values and their outstanding implementation of the Building Dreams software.
Building Dreams Champion Educators:Amy Clifton, Positive Behavior Coach at Sankofa School of SuccessAnnette Murdock-Woolridge, Instructional Coach at Sankofa School of SuccessBryan Hair, Dean at Frederick Douglass IPS School #19William Pate, Assistant Principal at George and Veronica Phalen Leadership Academy
Building Dreams Champion School:Frederick Douglass IPS School #19
Building Dreams Champion Partner:Papa John’s of Indianapolis and West Central Indiana, led by Phil Olivencia
Building Dreams Champion Student:Constantine Kaminski, outgoing sixth-grader at Phalen Leadership Academy @ George H. Fisher 93
We invite you to stay connected with us on social media (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn) and encourage you to sign up as a volunteer to continue supporting our cause.
Once again, thank you for your participation and support. Together, we are building dreams and advocating for quality in life!
Warm regards,
Fight for Life Foundation
Event Story Links:
Local
FOX59 – Marlin Jackson honors students and educators at Fight for Life Foundation
CBS4 – Central Indiana student, educators honored during former Indianapolis Colt’s charity event
WISH TV – Former Colts cornerback Marlin Jackson honors educators through Fight for Life Foundation
WRTV – Indy 6th grader takes proactive approach to prevent bullying in local schools
National
Yahoo News – Marlin Jackson honors students and educators at Fight for Life Foundation