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How an NFL Legend is Changing Kids' Futures
Manage episode 520493542 series 2083823
On this episode of KC Cares, Kansas City's Nonprofit Voice:
Derrick Johnson, the Kansas City Chiefs' all-time leading tackler, has carried his drive from the field into philanthropy. In this KC Cares interview, he shares how his Defend the Dream Foundation transforms school libraries in low-income communities, giving kids access to age-appropriate books and bright, inviting spaces to read. He also discusses his new children's book, Super DJ Saves Field Day, co-written with his wife, which encourages kids to discover their inner strength and values.
Find out more at kccaresonline.org
196 episodes
Manage episode 520493542 series 2083823
On this episode of KC Cares, Kansas City's Nonprofit Voice:
Derrick Johnson, the Kansas City Chiefs' all-time leading tackler, has carried his drive from the field into philanthropy. In this KC Cares interview, he shares how his Defend the Dream Foundation transforms school libraries in low-income communities, giving kids access to age-appropriate books and bright, inviting spaces to read. He also discusses his new children's book, Super DJ Saves Field Day, co-written with his wife, which encourages kids to discover their inner strength and values.
Find out more at kccaresonline.org
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