South Florida Sun-Sentinel (Sunday)
Dolphins’Wilson, Jackboy partner for youth
A couple of South Florida celebrities joined forces to help out the community during these challenging
COVID-19 times. Miami Dolphins receiver Albert Wilson is doing all he can to have a positive impact on a cause that is near and dear to his heart. The AlbertWilson Foundation teamed up with Sniper Gang and EMPIRE recording Artist Jackboy to purchase 80 lunches and 2,500 meal vouchers for Broward County students and their families.
The 80 lunches and
2,500 meal voucherswere from the Dutch Pot Jamaican Restaurant in Lauderhill. Wilson and Jackboymade a personal delivery of the lunches to the students at Eagles Nest Middle School in Lauderhill. With virtual schooling in session, itwas necessary to establish a drive-thru pickup by the parents on the school grounds. The meal vouchers benefited the children and families in the foster and relative/non-relative care system.
The AlbertWilson
Foundation and Jackboy partnership is launching a youth mentorship program early next year. Jackboy has donated $10,000 to assist children, their families and businesses in Broward
County. Born inHaiti and raised in Pompano Beach, Jackboy has not forgotten his roots and maintains a strong connection to his communitywith the goal of assisting families who have
been impacted by COVID-19.
“Having grown up right next door, Iwas very excited about the opportunity to team up with The Albert Wilson Foundation and
The Dutch Pot Restaurant for the meal drivewe did at EaglesNest,” Jackboy said. “Sincewewanted to make sure thiswasn’t just a oneoff donation, I’m excited to announce I will be launching a mentorship program aswell with AWF that will be launching in 2021. I’m excited to continue the greatworkwe’ve started with these students and the AlbertWilson Foundation.”
Wilson and many other NFL players made the difficult decision of opting out of the 2020 season due to the inherent risks brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. The undrafted free agent wide receiver out of Georgia State has played in the NFL for seven seasons and has the full support of his coach and teammates.
The Port St. Lucie native made the announcement to opt out back in August and made the decision based on health concerns that could affect his family.
“Because of this crazy time, I choose to putmy family in the best situation I see fit,” he said.
JamaalMay has been the executive director of the AlbertWilson Foundation since its inception in 2016.
“This is a cause that is very important to Albert as he bounced around the foster care system during his childhood before a relative took him in for the remainder of high school,” he said. “He is extremely passionate about thework thatwe are doing, and he is aman of faith.”
WithWilson being a fan of Jackboy’s music and both celebrities being South Florida natives it has turned out to be a cohesive partnership.
“It just made sense for both Albert and Jackboy to get together and help out the youth in the community,” May said. “A specific needwas met with the food scarcity for some families caused by the pandemic. Albert has always been involvedwith the community since his college days and once he got into the NFL, he hit the ground running. Being so close to homewas a blessing for him to be a Miami Dolphin. He is committed to this project and his story resonates with the youth in the community.”
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