Name: Marcus Stroud
What is your job? Former NFL 3X Pro Bowl and All Pro; Founder – Marcus Stroud Charitable Foundation; Entrepreneur
What social causes are most important to you? Helping underprivileged children in low-income single parent homes.
What charity do you support – and how? I established the Marcus Stroud Charitable Foundation in 2007 with the mission is to enhance and enrich the lives of under-privileged children by establishing various academic and athletic programs otherwise unavailable to them. I saw a need for a foundation which not only supports disadvantaged children but also encourages their wholesome development.
The Foundation runs multiple programs with an emphasis in Atlanta, GA. Programs include: SACKING OBESITY - Raising awareness for the current childhood obesity epidemic. Through this, we provide resources, tool and materials to participants on how to live a healthy lifestyle. Sacking Obesity camps occur once a year. This camp is a day packed with nutrition, health and wellness. SACKING ILLITERACY- Donating books to local Boys & Girls Clubs while empowering youth that reading really is fun! PASS & PLAY HOLIDAY - Taking children from disadvantaged living situations shopping during the holiday season. FITDAY- Planning Field Days for after school groups to really try and emphasize the importance of being healthy. The Foundation’s programs have helped thousands of kids and families start a path to living a healthier, more active lifestyle.
Why do you have a passion for this one in particular, is there a personal tie? I wanted to start a charity that could be an “agent of change” that we want the world to see. We partner with established, like-minded organizations to provide positive reinforcement that kids need to make good choices in life. The programs provide a unique blend of physical and educational activities for kids. Many of the programs require parents/guardians to participate as well which encourages the entire household to lead healthier, more active lifestyles.
Is there a particular way you would want to encourage readers to be involved? Just being a positive role model to the youth that are around you, can make all the difference. Whether it’s a family member or a child in your community, taking the time to talk with them, help them with homework or tossing a football around, will make an impact.
How would you define social responsibility? Kids need to realize that they have endless possibilities. Any way you can, help them have a life full of fun, information and motivation so they can go on to do whatever they want in life.
What is your job? Former NFL 3X Pro Bowl and All Pro; Founder – Marcus Stroud Charitable Foundation; Entrepreneur
What social causes are most important to you? Helping underprivileged children in low-income single parent homes.
What charity do you support – and how? I established the Marcus Stroud Charitable Foundation in 2007 with the mission is to enhance and enrich the lives of under-privileged children by establishing various academic and athletic programs otherwise unavailable to them. I saw a need for a foundation which not only supports disadvantaged children but also encourages their wholesome development.
The Foundation runs multiple programs with an emphasis in Atlanta, GA. Programs include: SACKING OBESITY - Raising awareness for the current childhood obesity epidemic. Through this, we provide resources, tool and materials to participants on how to live a healthy lifestyle. Sacking Obesity camps occur once a year. This camp is a day packed with nutrition, health and wellness. SACKING ILLITERACY- Donating books to local Boys & Girls Clubs while empowering youth that reading really is fun! PASS & PLAY HOLIDAY - Taking children from disadvantaged living situations shopping during the holiday season. FITDAY- Planning Field Days for after school groups to really try and emphasize the importance of being healthy. The Foundation’s programs have helped thousands of kids and families start a path to living a healthier, more active lifestyle.
Why do you have a passion for this one in particular, is there a personal tie? I wanted to start a charity that could be an “agent of change” that we want the world to see. We partner with established, like-minded organizations to provide positive reinforcement that kids need to make good choices in life. The programs provide a unique blend of physical and educational activities for kids. Many of the programs require parents/guardians to participate as well which encourages the entire household to lead healthier, more active lifestyles.
Is there a particular way you would want to encourage readers to be involved? Just being a positive role model to the youth that are around you, can make all the difference. Whether it’s a family member or a child in your community, taking the time to talk with them, help them with homework or tossing a football around, will make an impact.
How would you define social responsibility? Kids need to realize that they have endless possibilities. Any way you can, help them have a life full of fun, information and motivation so they can go on to do whatever they want in life.
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