The foundation focuses on serving the youth by helping to provide the social and emotional tools that are needed for success. Jackson says he started it after the troubles he faced at an early age.
INDIANAPOLIS -- An organization created by former Indianapolis Colt, Marlin Jackson, is hoping to change the lives of Indianapolis youth.Jackson’s foundation is called Fight for Life. The former NFL cornerback started the foundation more than 10 years ago as a way to give back.
“I remember being at that age – with my mom not coming home, not having clean clothes and not having the idea of what was going on inside of me,” Jackson added.“It’s about self-discovery and relationships,” Jackson added. While Jackson hopes to expand, Tuesday he gave WRTV an inside look at how the program is helping students at Sankofa School of Successat Arlington Woods School 99.
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