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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

At Fight for Life Foundation, we partner with schools and organizations that are committed to creating healthy, supportive environments where students can thrive socially, emotionally, and academically. Through our Building Dreams program, we focus on behavioral health to help improve student outcomes in the classroom—and in life. In the first video below, it highlights two […]

The Fight for Life Foundation hosted the 3rd Annual Building Dreams Champions Breakfast — a powerful celebration of educators, students, administrators, and partners making a lasting impact in our schools and communities. The Skyline Club Indianapolis provided a space with beautiful views within that helped set the tone for an informative and inspirational event. 🏆 […]

Across Indiana, schools are increasingly implementing social-emotional and mental health initiatives to ensure students feel safe, supported, and ready to learn despite the lack of support from lawmakers. The Building Dreams program strengthens this effort by embedding behavioral health strategies—like SEL frameworks and wellness check‑ins—directly into school culture. The result? Students become more engaged, better […]