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Student Testimonial – Building Dreams

August 20, 2025

Joshua Lopez-Martinez is one of the 2025 Building Dreams Student Champions! As a 5th grader last school year at IPS Frederick Douglass 19, Joshua contributed to a positive school and classroom culture that created Winning Moments for students and educators! He modeled Healthy Habits by making good decisions that displayed Focus, Effort, and Respect for […]

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FFL Building Dreams Implementation Team Gets Social with Our Partners at GVPLA

August 20, 2025

This week, the GVPLA community came together for their Ice Cream Social Back-to-School event, and the excitement for the year ahead was contagious. Families filled the halls, greeting teachers, reconnecting with friends, and learning more about the Building Dreams platform while enjoying a sweet treat. While meeting their child’s teacher in the classroom, parents received […]

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Colts Trivia Night 2025

Colts Trivia Night Success

August 20, 2025

On Thursday, August 7 from 6–9 PM we Kicked off the Colts preseason with a night of fun, friendly competition, and community impact! Former Colts standout, and current FFL CEO Marlin Jackson, emceed the high-energy Colts Trivia Event in partnership with the Skyline Club. Guests enjoyed the following: 🎉 Silent auction, all proceeds supported the […]

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News

Six Back-to-School Tips to Set Students Up for Success This Year

August 6, 2025

Source: South Bend Tribune | Repost Fight for Life Foundation 8/6/2025 – Believe it or not, school is just around the corner, and these last few weeks of summer are the perfect time for families to start helping their students prepare for the new school year. Here are six tips to set students up for […]

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Fight for Life Impact

Creating Winning Moments Through Collaboration

August 6, 2025

At Fight for Life Foundation, we believe winning moments aren’t just reserved for the field—they happen every single day. Founded by Marlin Jackson, former Indianapolis Colts cornerback #28, who made the game-winning play in the 2006 AFC Championship, we know these moments can be unexpected, powerful, and life-changing. Just like in football, where you don’t […]

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Building Dreams Frederick Douglass 19 School Spotlight Video

August 6, 2025

At Frederick Douglass School 19, they believe in nurturing the whole child. Our Building Dreams Spotlight takes you behind the scenes: from joyful classroom moments to school‑wide celebrations that reinforce academic growth, social skills, and emotional resilience. This video is part of our commitment to building a brighter future, one curious mind at a time. Watch, […]

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Meet the People Making an Impact

August 6, 2025

Voices from the Classroom Panel Highlight: During the 2025 Building Dreams Champions Breakfast, the Voices From the Classroom discussion was more than just a panel—it was a powerful 30-minute conversation spotlighting the real experiences of educators and administrators using Fight for Life Foundation’s Building Dreams platform to transform learning environments and student outcomes. Through this […]

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Fight for Life In The News

Fighting Absenteeism: How Indiana Educators are Trying to Rebuild School Attendance

July 8, 2025

Source: The Statehousefile.com | Repost Fight for Life Foundation 7/8/2025 – In 2020, Rochelle Muhammad, a Merrillville mother who worked the night shift to provide for her teenage son, received some unexpected mail. It was a summons to appear in court after her son was late to school too many times. “I felt attacked,” she […]

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Football Legend Marlin Jackson Fights School Absenteeism With Mentorship

July 8, 2025

Source: The Statehousefile.com | Repost Fight for Life Foundation 7/8/2025 – “This is like a dream come true!” That’s what a kid said on a field trip to the movie theater organized by the Fight for Life Foundation. The CEO and founder of this organization said moments like this inspire him. On the football field, […]

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Save The Date for Colts Trivia Night

June 25, 2025

Location: Skyline IndianapolisDate/Time: August 7th | 6:00–8:00 PMTheme: Colts Trivia NightHosted by: Skyline Indianapolis Ticket pricing: $20 Purchase Your Tickets! FFLF will: Raffle off items during the event Host an online silent auction, which Skyline will share with their member directory Bring promotional materials, flyers, or a display table FFL Founder & CEO Marlin Jackson […]

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