At 9 PM on Monday the VICE Sports' series The Clubhouse will debut as an hour long special on ESPN2.From Executive Producer Carmelo Anthony, The Clubhouse is a new platform for star athletes to tell stories that transcend sports and have larger implications about the world in which we live. Each short documentary is a behind the scenes, immersive dive into an issue that both has a direct impact on the athlete and is relatable to a broader audience.Several high-profile athletes are featured, including Anthony and Eagles All-Pro Safety Malcolm Jenkins, as he spends time on the beat with Philadelphia law enforcement. Cameras ride with a sports star throughout each episode, seeing their world with a distinctly personal lens. The Clubhouse humanizes athletes and introduces issues in ways that have never been seen before.Also, beginning tonight and continuing through December, blocks of VICE World of Sports, hosted by Sal Masekela, will air on ESPN2, bringing the acclaimed VICELAND series to a robust audience of sports fans. Additionally, every Friday, ESPN Films' Emmy-nominated documentary series 30 for 30 airs on VICELAND.
[Passion to Purpose] NFL Baller Malcolm Jenkins
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Name: Malcolm JenkinsProfession: Professional football player (7 year veteran) in theNational Football League/ Owner of Rock Avenue Bow Ties, Ltd.Age: 28What is your inspiration: Trying to glorify God with the stage and blessings that He has given me.How did you know and when did you realize that this is was what you were meant to do? I didn’t truly believe I could make it to the NFL until my sophomore year in college. I always knew I could be great and always knew I had talent, but I was never sure about how I stacked up to the rest of the world. Once I realized that I was just as talented as anyone else out there, I knew that I was born to do this.Tips you have on turning your passion, or what you do in your leisure time, into a profitable business venture. Follow your gifts! Everyone has a gift and a talent. When we operate in our gifts, we usually create things that people love and appreciate. The quality and craftsmanship is apparent in the work that we love to do. We are more likely to stick to it when times get hard (as the most likely will). Don’t invest your money or time into something that you have no passion for.The BE Modern Man tagline is “it is our normal to be extraordinary.” What makes you unique and stand apart from the crowd?Everyday you turn on ESPN, NFL Network or you favorite sports news app and you see article after article of athletes getting into trouble or doing things that are typical for your average jock. That is a misrepresentation of what most athletes are. I am a husband, a father, a philanthropist, an entrepreneur, a motivational speaker, a mentor and a role model. I just happen to play football for a living! Contrary to perception, I am one of many extraordinary athletes out there.How do leaders like yourself break through the static and make impact amongst your peers?All you can do is live your life in a way that is honorable. It doesn’t take a grand gesture or a huge campaign. When you walk and live with purpose, it gets noticed! Everyone is searching for his or her purpose and passions; so as a leader, it is my job to give an example of what that looks like.What, in your opinion, has been one of the most challenging moments that you’ve experienced, and why? Being let go by the team that drafted me was challenging. I felt like I had fallen short of the expectations of my coaches, teammates, fans, and most importantly myself! It was one of the first meaningful “Failures” that I’ve been through, and it caused me to struggle with doubt in my own abilities and gifts. Those same doubts, however, turned into motivation and helped propel me to the height of my career. What I had perceived as a failure, God use to build me up.Do you believe that men of color are championed enough in the mainstream? If so, in what regard? To be fair, I think that men of Color are championed quite often in the mainstream. The problem is that men of color are often the villain more often than not. Not every man of color is worthy of praise, but there are many men of color that unfairly receive criticism and scrutiny.Why is it important that BE Modern Men like you are represented in your specific industry or within the work that you do?It is important for athletes who are doing positive things to be highlighted for two reasons. First, to counterbalance all of the negative news, stereotypes, and stigmas about athletes. Secondly, like it or not, our youth look up to athletes and try to emulate what they do. So it is important to give them a good example to follow. I am fortunate to be in a position to be looked up to by many kids and young adults and even admired by those older than me. As a role model, having an impact on the lives of young people, I try to make sure the example I set is one that I would be proud of others following.What does a BE Modern Man mean to you?It means blaze your own path. Don’t lose out on your potential to do something great by following what the crowd is doing. Embrace the fact that you are fearfully and wonderfully made and that you have something to offer this world!It’s our normal to be extraordinary. Follow @blackenterprise and join the BE Modern Man conversation using #BEModernMan.
TMJF Host 3rd Annual Blitz, Bow-Ties & Bourbon in Philadelphia
The Malcolm Jenkins Foundation’s 3rd Annual Blitz, Bow-Ties and Bourbon fundraiser, was held Monday, October 24th at the historical Union Trust at 717 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, P.A. The highly-anticipated event drew more than 200 attendees, including Philadelphia’s most influential business leaders and celebrities, and many of Jenkins’ Philadelphia Eagles teammates. The event raised more than $90,000 to expand the Foundation’s Philadelphia-based youth programs.
Blitz, Bow-Ties & Bourbon, had a luxurious vibe from the beginning as Jenkins and other Eagles players arrived in Bentley and Rolls Royce vehicles, courtesy of F.C. Kerbeck & Sons. As guests walked the red carpet, Philadelphia Jazz legend, Luke Carlos O’Reilly and Friends of Black Tie Entertainment, owned the main stage with electric performances throughout the night. Sponsors and VIP ticket holders were treated to a pre-event exclusive experience, hosted by Maker’s Mark that included: a live wax dipping for personalized rocks glasses, a small batch bourbon tasting and presentation by Beam Suntory Bourbon Master, Rob Mullane, Maker’s Mark soaked cigars, as well as, personalized custom etching of Knob Creek Whiskey bottles. Guests had the opportunity to get footballs personally autographed by Eagles stars Malcolm Jenkins, Jon Dorenbos, Jordan Matthews, Connor Barwin, Jordan Hicks, Nolan Carroll, Rodney McLeod, Zach Ertz and Chris Maragos, all in attendance.
SpiritForward’s Dan Hamm and his team of mixologists presented customized craft cocktails and guests noshed on signature bites from Bank & Bourbon’s Chef Thomas Harkins, Chef Josh Lawler from Farm and Fisherman, Chef Chip Roman of Blackfish and Tradestone Chocolate, Executive Chef Jon Oh and Chef Joseph Nocella from Scarpetta, and Executive Chef Terry Owens from Capital Grille.
Malcolm Jenkins, Founder and Chairman of The Malcolm Jenkins Foundation, spoke passionately from the stage as he officially opened the evening program. Announcing his commitment to improving the lives of youth and their families in underserved communities, he spoke about the plight of children in Philadelphia’s Promise Zone, a two-mile radius in Western Philadelphia, which currently has a 57% poverty rate and lack of educational resources. In July 2016, the Foundation collaborated with Drexel University’s ExCITe Center to create Summer S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Athletics, & Mathematics), a newly innovative week-long day camp for middle school students that uniquely integrates science, math, and technology with areas of creative and performing arts and athletics including Music Technology (Acoustics and Sound Synthesis), Visual Arts (Geometry and Drawing/Painting), Game Design & Coding (Dance Algorithms, Creating Pixel Art), Athletics (Technology for Analyzing Performance) and Dance (Biology and Movement). Jenkins vowed that the Foundation will increase its programming each year to expand opportunities for youth and thanked attendees for their donations and support.
Eagles Long Snapper and Magician Jon Dorenbos (“America’s Got Talent” “Ellen”) dazzled the crowd with a magic trick that literally had the room shaking with laughter, as he opened the live auction. Guests had the opportunity to bid on unique travel experiences from G2G Collection and one-of-a-kind memorabilia items provided by CSM. Blitz, Bow-Ties, & Bourbon was made possible through the generosity of the Foundation’s sponsors and corporate partners including Piascik, Thomas Jefferson University & Jefferson Health, The Money Athlete, The Ohio State University, Eagles Charitable Foundation, Beam Suntory / Maker’s Mark, Rock Avenue Bow-Ties, Ltd., G2G Collection, NBC10, 94 Sports WIP and F.C. Kerbeck & Sons.
Malcolm Jenkins provides funding for OSU Complete Athlete Program
On Oct. 1, 2016, Malcolm Jenkins, NFL Pro Bowl Safety for the Philadelphia Eagles, Super Bowl Champion, and former All-American Ohio State Buckeye, returned to his alma mater for homecoming and to watch the Buckeyes take on the Rutgers Scarlet Knights. During the first half of the football game, Jenkins participated in an on-field check presentation to The Ohio State University Athletic Department in the amount of $250,000.00, to support a new innovative life skills curriculum for current and former Ohio State student athletes. In 2015, Jenkins collaborated with Anomaly Sports Group President, Luke Fedlam, and Ohio State Athletics Director of Development, Raymont Harris, to develop the player transition program, entitled The Complete Athlete Program (CAP). The CAP program launched in May 2016 with a two-day seminar for approximately 20 current and former student athletes to help equip them with the essential knowledge and resources needed to successfully transition from their collegiate playing career. CAP participants were welcomed by Ohio State University Athletic Director, Gene Smith and participated in workshops held at Gerlach Hall on the Business School campus and at the Woody Hayes Athletic Complex. Jenkins committed to provide a significant financial contribution, as well as, participate in the launch of CAP. The CAP seminars included a wide array of industry leaders serving as guest speakers on topics that many athletes struggle with during their career transition:
Personal Financial Management: Lawrence Funderburke, FunderMax Fitness
Lifestyle Management: Ryan Broyles, NFL Free Agent
Family Relationships: Stephen Rhodes, Signify Wealth
Understanding the Importance of Credit: Dennis Maag / Brian Stablein, JP Morgan Chase
Networking 101: Bethny Brown, Vice President Human Resources at Scotts Miracle-Gro Company
Career Planning: Eddie George, Former NFL Player, Actor, Sports Analyst, and Professor
Malcolm Jenkins and other NFL players should be proud of protests
In Chicago, Malcolm Jenkins, Steven Means, Ron Brooks, and Marcus Smith II were the Eagles who raised their fists after a giant American flag was unfurled at Soldier Field. They should be proud of their willingness to take this stance, and all right-minded people around the league should be proud of their actions, too.Consider the following: Jenkins said he is the grandson of a Marine and Korean War veteran who was awarded the Purple Heart. Brooks said his girlfriend served in the Navy and is the daughter of a state trooper in Louisiana.
"Whenever you talk about race or just anything to do with social injustice," Jenkins said, "usually it's a hard conversation to have. ... A lot of arguments you hear is, 'Do it on your own time. Do it in a different way.' Well, the truth of the matter is, if you do it in a different way, that just allows you to ignore the issue."When you talk about real change, although a protest in itself doesn't change anything, it forces people to talk about it and it tugs on the social conscience of the citizens. So that's the biggest thing, how to get this topic in the minds of all those around the country and make them confront their own beliefs and thoughts and reasonings behind what they support and what they don't. And usually to do that, you have to disrupt something." Read complete ESPN article >>>
TMJF Pilot Summer S.T.E.A.M. Camp at Drexel ExCITe Center
Area middle school students in the Promise Zone experience Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Athletics & Mathematics at unique week long camp.
The Malcolm Jenkins Foundation launched Summer S.T.E.A.M., a new innovative pilot program in collaboration with the ExCITe Center at Drexel University. The day camp, held July 11-15, will offer transdisciplinary learning experiences to a group of middle school students in the Philadelphia Promise Zone, with the goal to engage, educate and inspire students in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Athletics and Math, regardless of resources, in a wide range of formats.The modules of Summer S.T.E.A.M. uniquely integrate science, math, and technology with areas of creative and performing arts and athletics including Music Technology (Acoustics and Sound Synthesis), Visual Arts (Geometry and Drawing/Painting), Game Design & Coding (Dance Algorithms, Creating Pixel Art), Athletics (Technology for Analyzing Performance) and Dance (Biology and Movement). Specifically, the Athletics module is a unique addition to S.T.E.A.M and will offer the students the opportunity to see how science and technology enhance sports and physical training.Students will have the opportunity to develop individual inquiry-based projects and conduct a show-and-tell final presentation to Jenkins on Friday, July 15 on the last day of camp. The mission of The Malcolm Jenkins Foundation is to effectuate positive change in the lives of youth, particularly those in underserved communities, by providing resources, innovative opportunities and experiences that will help them succeed in life and become contributing members of their communities. Summer S.T.E.A.M. is an extension of the unique educational programming currently being offered by The Malcolm Jenkins Foundation, such as Project REWARDS, a life skills curriculum and The Malcolm Jenkins Scholars.Eagles Pro-Bowler Safety Malcolm Jenkins was eager to launch the program. “Kids want to learn and be exposed to unique experiences and Summer S.T.E.A.M. allows them to re-imagine education by reshaping how and where learning occurs. By offering this program, we want to spark, nurture and inspire a lifelong interest in the STEM disciplines and show them how education can lead the way to new opportunities and success in life,” said Jenkins. The participating middle school students are residents in the Philadelphia Promise Zone. The Promise Zone is a nearly two-square mile area in West Philadelphia, identified by the Obama Administration in 2014 as an urban area that lacks resources and faces challenges associated with persistent poverty. The Promise Zone initiative is a new effort to support the neighborhoods of Mantua and West Powelton, as well as Powelton Village and Belmont, which currently have a poverty rate of about 51 percent.Summer S.T.E.A.M. was a natural fit for the ExCITe Center. Building off the success of the ExCITe Center’s Summer Music Technology program for high school students, Drexel University was pleased when The Malcolm Jenkins Foundation approached them with the idea to offer a new program for middle school age youth. According to Dr. Youngmoo Kim, Director of the ExCITe Center, “The goal of S.T.E.A.M. is to enhance learning by integrating experiences across a wide range of disciplines, from science and math to arts and athletics. We’re thrilled to partner with the Malcolm Jenkins Foundation, highlighting the unique transdisciplinary nature of sports and athletics and extending our efforts to engage younger students.”The Malcolm Jenkins Foundation plans to partner with Drexel University to offer Summer S.T.E.A.M. next summer following this year’s pilot program, with the goal to extend Summer S.T.E.A.M. to two weeks, thus providing up to 50 area middle school students with the opportunity.
CCSNJ Pinnacle Awards Honors Malcolm Jenkins with Chairman's Award
EVENT: CCSNJ’s 21st annual Pinnacle Awards Dinner
CCSNJ will recognize and thank members who further the Chamber’s goals in South Jersey, support the region as a profitable and friendly place to do business, make significant contributions to their communities, and are willing to go the extra mile to help the Chamber and fellow members.
WHO:
Malcolm Jenkins, Pro-Bowl Safety, Philadelphia Eagles, and Founder & Chairman, The Malcolm Jenkins Foundation - CHAIRMAN'S AWARD and Keynote Speaker
Resorts Casino Hotel - PRESIDENT’s AWARD
Paymon Rouhanifard, Superintendent, Camden City School District - EDUCATION AWARD
Conner, Strong & Buckelew -WELLNESS AWARD
The Honorable Jeff Van Drew, New Jersey Senate, District 1 - PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD
DATE: Tuesday, June 21, 2016
TIME: Cocktail Reception – 6:00 p.m.
Dinner – 7:00 p.m.
Awards Presentations – 8:00 p.m. (approximately)
LOCATION: Lucien’s Manor
81 W White Horse Pike, Berlin, NJ 08009
SPONSORS: AmeriHealth New Jersey, Atlantic City Electric, Parker McCay, South Jersey Gas, TD Bank
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The Chamber of Commerce Southern New Jersey is the largest business organization in Southern New Jersey. It is the first and only Chamber of Commerce in the country to have earned ISO 9001:2008 certification. The mission of the Chamber is: to provide members with opportunities to meet and do business; resources to enhance members’ position in the marketplace; and a collective voice on public policy impacting operations and profitability.
TMJF hosts 5th annual Next Level Youth Football Camp
On June 24-25, Malcolm Jenkins, Pro Bowl Safety for the Philadelphia Eagles hosted The Malcolm Jenkins Foundation fifth annual Next Level Youth Football Camp for 425 area boys and girls, ages 7-17 at Piscataway High School.
Advancing the Foundation’s mission to effectuate positive change in the lives of young people and the communities in which they reside, the camp provided parents and guardians in attendance with industry-leading resources to help them understand how to help protect the health and safety of their young athletes in all sports, especially football. The FREE health, wellness and sports safety information sessions were offered through a partnership with Safe Kids-NJ, a program founded and sponsored by Johnson & Johnson and other invited guests. Topics included Nutrition and Hydration, Concussion Recognition and Recovery, Overuse Injury Prevention and Care, Importance of Sleep in Athletes, Mental Health Issues and Sudden Cardiac Arrest in Athletes.Sport Testing Inc., a leading provider of sport specific player testing and athletic assessment technologies, provided state-of-the-art combine testing to all campers, sponsored by Dynasty Sports Group. Sport Testing Inc., a company founded by former New Orleans Saints Super Bowl Champion Marques Colston.NFL players participating in the camp included Larry Fitzgerald (Arizona Cardinals), Connor Barwin (Philadelphia Eagles), Devin McCourty (New England Patriots), Marques Colston (former New Orleans Saints), Jonathan Casillas (New York Giants), James Laurinatis (New Orleans Saints), Mike Adams (Indianapolis Colts), Brandon Bing (former New York Giants), Isa Abdul Quddus (Miami Dolphins) and Vinny Curry (Philadelphia Eagles).This year’s camp was made possible through the generosity of sponsors and community partners including Merrill Lynch, Dynasty Sports Group, Jimmy John’s (Stelton Rd in Piscataway), AT&T, Safe Kids New Jersey Piscataway Township, Piscataway Township Schools, American Water, Philadelphia Eagles, NFLPA, Bash Company, Simon’s Fund, State Farm, PBA Piscataway Local 93, RWJ University Hospital, RWJ University Hospital Somerset, Gatorade, Futuristic Wear and a funding grant from the NFL Foundation.
All Sports United Radio Special - All Stars of Giving with Malcolm Jenkins
All Sports United Radio Special All Stars of Giving Edition 2 with Malcolm Jenkins, Steve Payne and Guy EastThis special edition of All Sports United Radio features 2016 All Stars of Giving Humanitarian of the Year finalists former NHL All Star Steve Payne, Philadelphia Eagles star Malcolm Jenkins and Professional Cyclist Guy East. All Sports United Radio host TJ Rives speaks with Steve Payne about his NHL career as well as his work with "Project Healing Waters". Also featured is Philadelphia Eagles star Malcolm Jenkins who talks about his foundation which helps underserved communities in Louisiana, Pennsylvania, Ohio and and New Jersey. Finally Professional Cyclist Guy East who talks about "Hope Sports" which helps athletes help others through serving the less fortunate.
Jenkins makes 'proud' New Orleans return to award scholarships
When the New Orleans Saints allowed safety Malcolm Jenkins to sign with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2014, the Super Bowl champion and onetime Pro Bowler vowed his departure would not mean the end of his involvement with the city where he started his professional football career.
On Thursday night, he showed that promise remained alive, as the Malcolm Jenkins Foundation awarded 13 scholarships to area students headed for college and the former Saints player spoke to teens and their families at College Track New Orleans’ fifth annual Launch to College ceremony.
Jenkins, one of its advisory board members, uses his foundation’s Project Rewards program to provide some of those students with a four-year, life-skills curriculum and scholarships to help them with on-campus fees and expenses. 
College Track is in its fifth year, and joining its 44 college-bound students gathered at Dillard University were the program’s first four participants to graduate from college this spring: Troy Simon, from Bard College; Irene Beauvais, from Howard University; Briana Brown, from Southeastern Louisiana University; and Jessica Irons, from Goucher College.
“I’m so proud of all of them for their perseverance and commitment, and I’m excited to be participating in their celebration,” Jenkins said in an email after the event. “It’s particularly special to see Troy graduate from Bard College and headed to Yale. He’s an example of what’s possible. Troy and the other students tonight are the reason we will keep this going in New Orleans.”The scholarships, which are awarded to college-bound students who have completed the Project Rewards life-skills curriculum, went to 13 area students in categories including academic excellence, overcoming adversity and most improved.
Jenkins spent five seasons with the Saints, beginning with their 2009 Super Bowl season, before joining the Eagles in 2014. He met his wife in New Orleans, and his daughter was born here.Jenkins, an Ohio State graduate, said the killing of his friend and former teammate Will Smith, also an Ohio State alumnus, last month only underscores the importance of positive intervention in the lives of young people.
The New Orleans Advocate - Original article http://www.theneworleansadvocate.com/news/15784095-171/former-saint-malcolm-jenkins-makes-proud-new-orleans-return-to-award-scholarshipsMalcolm Jenkins maintains strong commitment to New Orleans' youth
Malcolm Jenkins' last trip to New Orleans was in the aftermath of violence.He stood at a podium to deliver a tribute for Will Smith at the funeral of his former New Orleans Saints teammate, Ohio State brother and good friend. It was moving. It was heartfelt. It was somber.The tragic ending is one more reason why Jenkins hasn't surrendered on his mission for The Malcolm Jenkins Foundation in New Orleans."Violence and crime happen every single day (in New Orleans)," Jenkins told me earlier this week. "Sometimes it takes those highly visible figures or something to make some realize what's happening every single day. It's really affecting our youth. It's not just adults dealing with this. It's our teenagers. "A lot of it is because they don't know they have other options. They've never seen any other options or any other ways to do things." Jenkins started the charity in 2010 while with the Saints to help supply New Orleans' youth with an avenue away from potential crime and violence. He wanted a route for those who wouldn't have dreamed about college to receive the necessary skills to make it there.
Jenkins will give another speech in New Orleans at Dillard on Thursday evening. This one will be more about hope and triumph. This one will be a victory speech over crime and violence.Through the foundation's Project REWARDS program and in collaboration with College Track New Orleans, Jenkins will award a round of scholarships for the fifth consecutive year to a selection of graduating seniors. It's the third round of scholarships doled out since Jenkins signed with Philadelphia in 2014."Obviously when I left New Orleans, I wanted to make sure everything stayed in tact," Jenkins said. "I don't see that changing. We started in New Orleans because we saw that there was a need. Just because I leave doesn't mean that the need leaves. So it's important for us to stay in the community and continue to help."It's a city that I love and that's supported me. I just try to do my part to give back."Someone like Troy Simon is exactly why Jenkins continues his efforts in earnest.Simon also will be a keynote speaker with Jenkins at Thursday's event. Simon was a member of the first group to receive a scholarship in 2012.Simon himself sometimes wonders how he's advanced this far.He didn't learn to read until he was an early teenager. As First Lady Michelle Obama described, Simon "would regularly cut school because the other students would tease him. When he did attend, he'd shove desks, start fights -- anything to get him out of class." Simon didn't want others knowing he couldn't read.Why does the First Lady know Simon's story? Read full article>>>
Malcolm Jenkins returns to give back to Columbus
Former Ohio State cornerback Malcolm Jenkins remembers the thrill of being the 14th overall pick in the 2009 NFL draft. But seven years since, and a day after the 2016 first round that saw five Buckeyes taken, Jenkins was gaining satisfaction of a different sort.This morning he was at the Columbus Urban League parking lot off Mount Vernon Avenue helping coordinate the second Get Ready Fest, a collaboration of his Malcolm Jenkins Foundation, Feed the Children and Teleperformance. With its mission to distribute a 25-pound box of food and a 10-pound box of personal hygiene products to 1,200 pre-identified families who can use the help, the orderly line stretched down the block.“We’re feeding and helping over 4,500 people,” Jenkins said. “They get not only the food, but they get resources, they get haircuts, help services -- everything that they need to really get a kick start.“Everything that we do we focus on youth, and families, and under-served communities because, you know, I’ve been blessed. There are people in need that look up to me as an athlete, that look up to everybody (including the hundreds of volunteers involved), and this is an opportunity for us to give back.” Ironically, it was his being drafted in 2009 that helped set him on this path. He was taken by the New Orleans Saints, thrusting him into a city still in the early years of its recovery from the devastation wrought by Hurricane Katrina in 2005.“Seven years ago I was getting drafted to a city that had a lot of need,” Jenkins said. “I got to look around the community and could see there were people that needed help. So I did what little part that I could.“And through the Malcolm Jenkins Foundation we just started to give back to all the communities that have affected me.”That list includes New Orleans; his hometown area in and around Piscataway, N.J.,; Philadelphia, where he now plays for the Eagles; and Columbus, where he was a star for the Buckeyes. The program is in its fourth year overall.Asked whether he’d recommend becoming involved in such endeavors to those drafted on Thursday night, Jenkins said, “I think it’s all personal, and it all depends on what you want to invest your money in.“For me, I like to invest not only my money but my time into other people. I know that some people, whether it be (his former OSU coach and now Youngstown State University president) Jim Tressel, be it my high school coaches, my parents, they invested time in me, and I know the impact that it’s had on my life. So that’s what I like to give back to other people.”His friend and former New Orleans teammate Will Smith, who played at Ohio State before him, had been involved in several chartitable endeavors during his playing days and since his career ended after the 2013 season. But Smith, 34, was shot to death on a New Orleans street several weeks ago after a late-night traffic accident escalated into a confrontation with the driver who had hit him from behind.“Unfortunately I don’t know what the lesson is from this tragedy beside the fact life is short and you’ve got to enjoy the time you have with your friends and family,” Jenkins said. “It’s a tragic situation, and it brings to light to a bigger narrative about violence and some senseless acts.“That’s because it’s one thing to read a news clip about Will Smith’s passing, but it’s a different thing to go to his funeral and see his three kids and his wife who will never have him again. That’s something that I think we’ve become numb to. ... Will Smiths happen across this country every single day, and it’s unfortunate.”Jenkins, meanwhile, is an NFL veteran and Pro Bowl performer who has persevered for two teams during the past seven years, so he had some advice for those being drafted this week.“One, enjoy the ride,” he said. “There’s a lot of things, a lot of pressure, a lot of tugging and pulling -- everything is really set up for you to fail, basically. But you’ve got to enjoy it. And then, just be smart. Have a plan, because football is very, very short.“The law of averages say you’re only going to play for three years; if you play any more than that you’re lucky. But you’ll most likely be done playing when you’re 35. There’s a lot of life to live after that. We get kind of brainwashed to think that football is all we can do. Enjoy it while you have it, take advantage of it while you have it, but also prepare for a life afterwards.”Original article taken from Columbus Dispatch | Ohio State Buckeyextra: http://buckeyextra.dispatch.com/content/stories/2016/04/30/0430-malcolm-jenkins.htmltmay@dispatch.com@TIM_MAYsports
PLAY SAFER - SMARTER- STRONGER - FASTER
A Free Youth Sports Safety Clinic for Youth Athletes (Age 6-18) Parents and Coaches
Keynote: Malcolm Jenkins, Pro Bowler Super Bowl Champion - Philadelphia Eagles Safety #27• Youth will train at interactive stations with Rutgers athletes, past and present• Educational sessions for parents• Meet and Greet to followLocation: Metuchen SportsPlex, 215 Durham Avenue, Metuchen, NJRefreshments will be provided.
Register online at http://rwjtrauma.org/
BTN: Buckeye Malcolm Jenkins keeps philanthropy in the family
Life as a professional athlete can be transitory, a blur of different uniforms, cities and faces, which makes it difficult to get attached to any particular place. But Philadelphia Eagles free safety and former Buckeyes football star Malcolm Jenkins manages to make real, lasting connections no matter where he goes.That’s due in large part to the Malcolm Jenkins Foundation, which he started with his mother, Gwendolyn, to give back and help youth in communities he’s been part of throughout his life. The organization sponsors scholarships and hosts events in Piscataway, N.J., Columbus, New Orleans and Philadelphia.Jenkins is quick to emphasize his personal, hands-on involvement in the foundation. “We didn’t want to just throw money at a problem, because that usually doesn’t fix things,” Jenkins said, “especially when you’re talking about impacting our youth in different communities. I can’t have a long-lasting impact on a person or community if I’m never present in that community or in front of those people.” A first-round selection of the New Orleans Saints in 2009, Jenkins received the Jim Thorpe Award as the best defensive back in college football and was named a consensus All-American as a senior at Ohio State. He went on to earn All-Pro Second Team honors in 2010 and win a Super Bowl with the Saints before signing with the Eagles in 2014.“Malcolm was doing a lot of community service work when he was in Ohio at school, and then he continued that work when he got to New Orleans,” his mother said. “I thought he could make a bigger difference and have a longer reach if he took those efforts and focused them in a way where he could get support to do more.”Read more>>>-
Eagles' Jenkins savors his Pro Bowl berth
Jenkins said other players have commented how he's "unique in this league as far as my versatility and ability to play different positions."Jenkins took the most snaps in the NFL and played both safety and slot cornerback in the Eagles' defense.
"If you're a fan of football, it's amazing," Jenkins said of the Pro Bowl rosters. "And I'm a fan of football. You've got the best of the best that are here. And everybody's hanging out. We're not in competition with each other. From Julio Jones to Eli Manning to Devonta Freeman . . . all of these huge fantasy football draws are in town.".
"If you're a fan of football, it's amazing," Jenkins said of the Pro Bowl rosters. "And I'm a fan of football. You've got the best of the best that are here. And everybody's hanging out. We're not in competition with each other. From Julio Jones to Eli Manning to Devonta Freeman . . . all of these huge fantasy football draws are in town.".
Simon's Fund Takes It To the Next Level
Ohio State alumni, Darren and Phyllis Satinsky Sudman, honor their son, Simon's legacy, through Simon's Fund, fighting heart condition in children, raising awareness and pushing legislation related to sudden cardiac arrest in children.
Simon’s Fund is an organization which provides free heart screenings to children, mostly in the greater Philadelphia area where the Sudmans live. In the seven years since the Sudmans founded Simon’s Fund, thousands of children have been scanned.Click here to learn more about how Simon's Fund takes it to the Next Level at our 2015 Youth Football Camp.
5th ‘Big Easy' Holiday Dinner Basket Surprise Serves 135 Families
On December 19, Philadelphia Eagles Free Safety Malcolm Jenkins and The Malcolm Jenkins Foundation (TMJF), provided holiday meals for 135 New Orleans families at the Foundation’s 5th Big Easy Holiday Dinner Basket Surprise. The annual event, which helps families prepare a traditional holiday meal by providing a turkey, vegetables, all the trimmings and more, was twice as festive this year, as it took place on the weekend of Jenkins’ birthday.Reflective of the jersey number (27) that Jenkins wears on the field, TMJF engaged 27 area churches and organizations to each select five families in need of the festive blessing, before distributing the baskets to their communities. Assisting in meal packing and distribution were several students from TMJF’s Project REWARDS program, a collaborative, education-oriented youth development program implemented in partnership with College Track New Orleans, that works to increase high school graduation, college eligibility, college enrollment and graduation rates in under-resourced communities.“The holiday season is a great time to provide opportunity and inspiration to young people to experience the joy and value of serving others and giving back,” said Gwendolyn V. Jenkins, TMJF President. “Malcolm invests in New Orleans’ young people through programs like Project REWARDS, and following his example, they’re eager to give back to their neighborhood and community through events like our Big Easy Holiday Dinner Basket Surprise.”Each year since 2011, The Malcolm Jenkins Foundation’s Holiday Dinner Basket Surprise has served hundreds of families in the Greater New Orleans community. Striving to make a sustainable impact on young people and their families in every city in which Jenkins has lived, played, and attended school, the effort expanded to Philadelphia in 2015.
'Holiday Dinner Basket Surprise’ Feeds 135 Philadelphia Families
It was a scene of hustle and holiday cheer as Philadelphia Eagles Free Safety Malcolm Jenkins and The Malcolm Jenkins Foundation (TMJF) provided holiday meal baskets for 135 Philadelphia families at the Foundation’s Holiday Dinner Basket Surprise.Taking place in collaboration with Mayor Michael A. Nutter’s Annual Holiday Event, hosted in partnership with the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), the inaugural event provided turkeys, provided by Giant Food Store, and baskets with food inclusive of everything needed to prepare a traditional holiday meal. Reflective of the jersey number (27) that Jenkins wears on the field, the Foundation engaged 27 area churches and organizations to each select five families in need of the festive blessing, before distributing the baskets to their communities.In addition to handing out dinner baskets, TMJF, the Mayor’s Office, the FOP and special guests that included 6abc’s Sharrie Williams and award-winning trombonist Jeff Bradshaw, welcomed an additional 27 families with children under the age of 12 and provided lunch before surprising each child with a bag of toys.
“Sometimes the families who need us most aren’t easy to reach,” said Jenkins. “With community groups, the Mayor’s office, and the Fraternal Order of Police at our side, we reached hundreds of families who might have been passed over this holiday season.”Annually, The Malcolm Jenkins Foundation’s Holiday Dinner Basket Surprise has served 135 families in New Orleans since 2011. Striving to make a sustainable impact on young people and their families in every city in which Malcolm Jenkins has lived, played, and attended school, the effort has now expanded to Philadelphia.
The Ohio State Alumni Club of Philadelphia TSUN Game Watch
Join Buckeye Great and Philadelphia Eagles Safety Malcolm Jenkins at the November 29th Buckeyes v. TSUN Watch Party – College Football’s Greatest Rivalry. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Philly Buckeyes Endowed Scholarship Fund and The Malcolm Jenkins Foundation.Where: Ladder 15, Sansom Street in Philadelphia, between 15th and 16th streets.When: Saturday November 28th. Doors open at 10:30 am.Who: You and scores of other Buckeyes fans.Opportunity: Meet Malcolm Jenkins, Super Bowl Champion; 3 time All Big Ten; 2 time All-American; Thorpe Award Recipient; and Buckeye GreatVisit http://phillybuckeyes.com/ for more information.
Giving Tower on #GivingTuesday
On Tuesday, December 1, The Malcolm Jenkins Foundation will kick off its holiday campaign by participating in #GivingTuesday, a global day dedicated to giving. This effort inspires people to take collaborative action to improve their local communities, give back in better, smarter ways to the charities and causes they celebrate, and help create a better world.At The Malcolm Jenkins Foundation, we are committed to making the season brighter for families who might not otherwise be able to share a holiday meal. A nourishing meal with family and friends is a holiday tradition that makes the season special. Unfortunately, for many struggling families, unsure of how they’ll be able to afford all of the fixings, it can also be a stressful and difficult time.Since 2011, partnering with 27 local church and social service organizations (representative of Malcolm’s jersey number), the Foundation’s Holiday Dinner Basket Surprise has helped put food on the tables of hundreds of New Orleans families. This year, we’re spreading the spirit of giving even further, as we bring the Holiday Dinner Basket Surprise to families in Philadelphia!On #GivingTuesday, December 1, we need YOUR help! Our goal for #GivingTuesday is $7,500. Funds received will help us to double our impact by providing meals to 270 families in New Orleans and Philadelphia. With just one day to fund both events, we’re counting on your generosity this holiday season!We encourage you to join us on CrowdRise as we work to keep traditions alive for 270 families who need a helping hand.
