Malcolm Jenkins Is The Eagles' Nominee For The Walter Payton NFL Man Of The Year Award

The Philadelphia Eagles have named safety Malcolm Jenkins as their nominee for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award.Considered one of the league’s most prestigious honors, the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award recognizes an NFL player for outstanding community service activities off the field as well as excellence on the field.Three of the 32 nominees will be selected as finalists for the national award, renamed in 1999 after the late Hall of Fame Chicago Bears running back. Finalists will be announced in January 2018."I'm so proud to be the Philadelphia Eagles' nominee for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award," Jenkins said."I think it's important for athletes on any level, but especially pro athletes, to use their platform for more than themselves, more than the monetary gains, but to really make an impact."Jenkins leads the team tied for the best record in the NFL with 93 tackles. He also has two interceptions and a sack.One of the best free agent signings in Eagles history, Jenkins has four interception returns for touchdowns since joining the team in 2014 which ranks second just behind Eric Allen for most in the team record book.In 2015, Jenkins earned his first Pro Bowl nomination after career highs in tackles (120), pass deflections (15), and forced fumbles (3).Jenkins was previously recognized for his community work back in February as the recipient of the NFLPA's Byron "Whizzer" White Award. Jenkins joined Eagles Hall of Famers Brian Dawkins, Troy Vincent, and Reggie White as previous winners.Vincent and fellow Eagles Hall of Famer Harold Carmichael are former winners of the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award.  

GIVING TUESDAY

As most of us are penning our wish lists and trimming the tree, there are thousands of families struggling just to put food on the table.  A nourishing meal with family and friends is a holiday tradition that makes the season special.  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 blessing. This #GivingTuesday we are excited to kick off our annual holiday giving campaign to support our 6th annual Holiday Dinner Basket Surprise program. In keeping with the jersey number (27) Malcolm wears on the field, we are partnering with 27 local churches and social service organizations in both Philadelphia, PA and New Orleans, LA, to put food on the tables of 270 families in need of a holiday blessing.  With your help, we will raise funds to continue to spread the spirit of giving, providing a turkey and all the fixings for a traditional holiday meal for families in the Big Easy and City of Brotherly Love!  In addition to the holiday dinner baskets, toys will be collected to gift to children of the families we serve.Here are a few simple ways you can help us make a big impact:

• Make a donation on #GivingTuesday.
• Join us as a volunteer for the Holiday Dinner Basket Surprise events.
• Spread the word. Help us get the word out on social media using @TheMJFoundation and the hashtag #GivingTuesday.
• Do something kind for another person.

Your generosity and #GivingTuesday donation, will help us build our baskets and keep our holiday tradition alive for 270 families in need.  We need your help to ensure our neighbors don’t go hungry this holiday season. Please support. With gratitude.

Malcolm Jenkins Showcases Sports Science To Local Students

For the second year, The Malcolm Jenkins Foundation teamed up with Drexel University's ExCITe Center to host elementary and middle school students from the Philadelphia Promise Zone to provide them with the ability to learn using the S.T.E.A.M. (science, technology, engineering, arts, athletics, and math) method. After a successful one-week pilot program in 2016, the Young Dragons Summer S.T.E.A.M. day camp was expanded to six weeks with two weeks focused on S.T.E.A.M.-based curriculum."Our school system is forced to think about budgets and performance, and what happens is it just becomes a pipeline instead of a true educational institution. As long as they're pushing kids through, that's all that matters. They're missing a bunch of talent, especially in these underserved communities," Jenkins said. "There are talented and bright minds that need to be cultivated or given an opportunity to grow. This is an opportunity for us to spark some of those minds and let the kids go where they may."On Friday, Jenkins hosted over 40 of the students at the NovaCare Complex to show how the Eagles' Sports Science program incorporates all of the elements of S.T.E.A.M. Jenkins had a lightbulb moment while working out one day at the team's practice facility this offseason. He saw the monitor which displays a player’s power output while lifting weights and the students came to mind.

  "I thought this would be an awesome experience to bring the kids here and talk to them about sports science and what goes into practice, training, recovery, and rest," Jenkins said.Head strength coach Josh Hingst and director of high performance Shaun Huls embraced the idea and they did a similar presentation to the one that they give the players.The students spent time in the indoor bubble learning how to stretch properly before running through an obstacle course. They received healthy eating tips and grasped the importance of getting the proper amount of sleep every night. Jenkins admitted though that his favorite part of the day, however, was seeing the kids' faces light up with the technology that is used in the weight room."Coming to Philly, we realized that there is a jewel of resources right in the heart of the city that many kids don't have access to," said Gwendolyn Jenkins, Malcolm's mother and the president of The Malcolm Jenkins Foundation. "A part of the goal with the S.T.E.A.M. program is to provide them access to resources right there in their neighborhoods and to expose them to a way of learning that would introduce them to the industry of S.T.E.A.M."It can help them make choices and deal with challenges in everyday life that they learn through S.T.E.A.M., but also make good education choices and hopefully will inspire them to spark something of interest like maybe a career in science or math because they didn't have the knowledge or the understanding of how it plays with everything else they do in life. That's the goal."The Philadelphia Promise Zone is a two-mile section of West Philadelphia that was designated by the Obama administration because of an extremely high poverty rate of 51 percent, nearly double that of the rest of the city. The initiative helps connect local residents with organizations that work to provide better education, jobs, housing, and health services."The biggest thing we want to do with the foundation is give underserved children experiences. Personally, I know how all of these experiences I've had as an adult have made me who I am. I know how much a difference it has made in my life. I really want to give kids the opportunities that they otherwise wouldn't have," Malcolm Jenkins said.Jenkins was the recipient of the Byron “Whizzer” White Award in 2017, which is the "highest honor" given by the NFLPA to "the player who is just as dedicated off the field as he is on the field through community service in their team cities and hometowns." Since launching The Malcolm Jenkins Foundation in 2010, Jenkins has created special programs and events in his hometown of Piscataway, New Jersey and the three places where he's played football at the college and professional levels: Columbus, Ohio; New Orleans, and Philadelphia."I think we all have an obligation to use our platform, whatever it is, to make a difference to others and in the lives of others and to make this place we're living in a better place," Gwendolyn Jenkins said. "He has a large platform and he's using it to the fullest. That's all you can ask for, really. Making a difference. That's what life is about. How many lives did you impact? I think he's doing a great job. As a mom, I'm proud of that moreso than the football."Original article by Chris McPherson: http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/article-1/Malcolm-Jenkins-Showcases-Sports-Science-To-Local-Students/2f2d77a9-732f-47ba-b4b4-1d4f3c1c2b8e

TMJF Host 6th annual Next Level Youth Football Camp

On June 23-24,  The Malcolm Jenkins Foundation kicked off its sixth annual Next Level Youth Football Camp for 475 boys and girls, ages 7-17 at Piscataway High School.  Jenkins, a native New Jerseyan, along with several other prominent current and former NFL players, served as mentors providing hands-on instruction and motivational lessons, with support of local area high school coaches and community partners.  Participants were grouped based on age, with an emphasis placed on skill development, safety, and fun of the game.

“Our goal is to create a safe sports culture by educating and building awareness around health and safety topics for parents and the campers, which can encourage conversation between them and make a big difference in their overall wellness,” said Gwendolyn V. Jenkins, President of the Malcolm Jenkins Foundation.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, a company founded by former New Orleans Saints Super Bowl Champion and Jenkins former teammate, Marques Colston.“Each year, we try to add unique and innovative components to the program to make it a better experience for the campers. Since 2012, the camp has grown approximately 25 percent each year and I’m grateful to have the support of my NFL colleagues and High School coaches, who give their time and effort to coach and mentor the kids, which we hope will have a positive and lasting impact in their lives,” said Malcolm Jenkins. NFL players participating in the camp include Devin McCourty (New England Patriots), Sidney Jones (Philadelphia Eagles), Ron Brooks (Philadelphia Eagles), Travell Dixon (Carolina Panthers), Marques Colston (former New Orleans Saints), Brandon Bing (former New York Giants) and Steven Miller (former Detroit Lions).This year’s camp was made possible through the generosity of sponsors and community partners including AT&T, Piascik, The Heldrich, The Muscle Maker Grill, Dynasty Sports Group, Piscataway Township Schools, Safe Kids New Jersey, Philadelphia Eagles, RWJ Barnabas Health, American Water, Simon’s Fund, NAMI, Thomas Sweet, State Farm Agent Robby West, BASH, Township of Piscataway, Piscataway PBA Local 93, North Shelton Volunteer Fire Department, the NFLPA and its partners QuestNutrition, CorePower, SKLZ, Dometic and a grant from the NFL Foundation. See full photo gallery here.

Malcom Jenkins – Nominated for Humanitarian of the Year

As a defensive back in the NFL, Malcolm Jenkins is paid to take away from opposing offenses.But giving back is what fuels his life.Jenkins started his own non-profit organization, The Malcolm Jenkins Foundation, to help bring about positive change in the lives of underserved communities by providing resources, innovative opportunities and experiences to help them succeed in life. Guided by the core values of integrity, service, community and fiscal accountability, the foundation aims to be an organization that provides a positive and lasting impact to the communities it serves in New Jersey, Louisiana, Ohio and Pennsylvania.It was those values instilled in Jenkins by his parents, coaches, teachers, mentors and the church at a young age that drove Jenkins to succeed professionally as an athlete and entrepreneur. He wants to help others in need of that same type of support growing up to inspire them to become successful adults.To date, the Jenkins Foundation has awarded more than $100,000 in scholarships through the Project R.E.W.A.R.D.S program (Reinforcing Education With Activities, Recreation and Developmental Supports) with a four-year life skills curriculum, a program more than 200 students participate in each year. Of the 72 graduating high school seniors to receive scholarships through the Foundation, just under half are first generation college students.In addition to his Foundation, Jenkins has also spearheaded a Cease Fire Campaign to reduce gun violence in New Orleans while helping support to families affected by Hurricane Katrina.Jenkins attended Piscataway Township (New Jersey) high school and helped the football team win three consecutive state titles as a defensive back and wide receiver while also capturing a state track and field title in the 400 meters during his junior year. He was recruited by Ohio State and capped off a four-year career by winning the Jim Thorpe Award as the top defensive back in college football.A first-round pick of the New Orleans Saints in 2009, Jenkins helped New Orleans capture a Super Boow title during his rookie season. After five years with the Saints, Jenkins moved to the Philadelphia Eagles where he earned his first Pro Bowl nomination in 2015. Of his 14 career interceptions, Jenkins has returned six of them for a touchdown.You can support your favorite nominee in this campaign by favoriting, donating, tweeting and joining his/her team with a chance to be recognized as one of his/her top supporters.  Starting Friday, June 9, you can also come back daily to “Boost” your favorite nominee.  Fans receive points for joining a team, donating, tweeting, boosting or responding to “ do-gooder challenges”.The direct link to Malcolm’s page is https://asu.givkwik.com/MalcolmJenkinsAbout the award: Started in 2013 by Alan Pavlosky and Scott Manthorne, Co-Founders of All Sports United, the Most Valuable Philanthropist seeks to recognize the effort of deserving sports philanthropists each year and bring positive news while highlighting the amazing charitable work of many in the sports community.  The winner of the award will receive $10,000 to his or her charity of choice.  The campaign is supported by technology partners Givkwik and xocial.  Each of the partners plays a crucial role in executing the campaign.  Special Thanks to All Sports United Supporter Jeff Tutor for his contributions to the campaign. This entry was posted on Tuesday, June 13th, 2017 at 10:36 pm by By Erik Erlendsson http://allsportsunited.org/news/malcom-jenkins/

YOUNG DRAGONS

The Malcolm Jenkins Foundation is expanding its partnership with Drexel University offering a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Design, Athletics, and Mathematics) infused summer program, called Young Dragons. Participating students will have the opportunity to examine technology and science through visual and performance arts and athletics, utilizing the methodology of the holistic STEAM approach.Initially piloted with the ExCITe Center in 2016 as Summer STEAM, this summer camp collaboration offers elementary and middle school students living near Drexel’s campus the opportunity to participate in a FREE six-week program with two-weeks of focused STEAM enrichment. This summer’s camp merges the STEAM curriculum piloted in 2016 with the established literacy and enrichment programs of 21st Century Learning Center and Lindy Center for Civic Engagement.͞The goal of this unique transdisciplinary program is to engage, educate and inspire students, regardless of their background or financial resources, to explore science, technology, engineering, arts, athletics, and mathematics — STEAM — in a creative and engaging form.  As part of the six week camp, students in Young Dragons will explore Music Technology (Acoustics and Sound Synthesis), Visual Arts (Geometry and Drawing/Painting), Computer Game Design & Coding, and Dance (Biology and Movement). The program’s Athletics module will illustrate how science and technology can enhance physical health and training. All participants will have the opportunity to develop individual inquiry-based projects and participate in a student showcase on the last day of camp. STEAM enrichment would compromise a two-week portion within the six-week camp.

The Young Dragons program has been designed specifically to meet the needs of children living in close proximity to Drexel, in a two-square-mile area called the Promise Zone that has been federally designated for support due to the challenges it faces associated with persistent poverty.

The Malcolm Jenkins Foundation is thrilled to be part of this unique collaboration, which will have a tremendous impact on Philadelphia youth. 

 

When youth are exposed to new experiences like Summer S.T.E.A.M., they can see what’s possible, whether that’s a future career in music technology or coding or another S.T.E.A.M. field.  It’s our vision and goal to provide them with a unique, innovative program that will open their minds and motivate them to complete their education,  said Malcolm Jenkins, Eagles Safety and the Founder & Chairman of The Malcolm Jenkins Foundation.

 

The Young Dragons program is an extension of the educational programs currently offered by the Foundation, including Project R.E.W.A.R.D.S., a life skills curriculum and the Malcolm Jenkins Scholars. Prior to the start of the camp, students from McMichael School will participate in a creative Young Dragons Logo Design Competition. The student winner will be announced at ExCITe’s Open House on June 2 and have his or her logo design showcased on the program tee shirts.

 

On Friday, July 21, the Young Dragons will also have the opportunity to take an interactive tour of the Eagles facility and practice field. While at the facility,

students will engage in athletics and technology-focused learning modules, such as tracking their power outputs using the Eagles athletic training technology and participating in a special obstacle course, to gain first-hand experience of the importance of STEAM in a professional sports setting.

The expanded offerings in the Young Dragons program allows us to reach more children in the Promise Zone and engage them in the 21st Century skills enabled by STEAM learning.

                                                                       

Young Dragons is open to students entering first through eighth grades. It will be held at Drexel from June 26th to August 4th from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM.   Applications for this year’s Young Dragons’ program open on April 17th and will be made available through the following schools: Alain Locke Elementary, Morton McMichael School, and Martha Washington Elementary.For more information, please reach out to SMT@excitecenter.org indicating Young Dragons in the subject line.  

Malcolm Jenkins Visits University City School

Some students at Jubilee School in University City got a surprise visitor on Friday when Malcolm Jenkins visited their school. Jenkins spoke to the students about social issues, Congress, and other subjects.                                         Jubilee's 2nd grade (PHL) is excited about activist and Philadelphia Eagles player Malcolm Jenkins - NFL Defensive Back ❤️ coming to visit! #activist #BlackLivesMatterThanks for having me Jubilee School PHL1977 I was so impressed by your students' poetry and other great work around human rights in Philly!

TMJF Surpasses $100,000 in Scholarships to College Bound Students

On May 11, 2017, NFL Pro Bowl Safety and Super Bowl Champion Malcolm Jenkins and The Malcolm Jenkins Foundation awarded scholarships to New Orleans college bound seniors, participating in the Foundation’s Project R.E.W.A.R.D.S. program (Reinforcing Education With Activities, Recreation and Developmental Supports) program in collaboration with College Track New Orleans for their commitment to academic excellence, leadership and community.The awards presentation was part of College Track New Orleans’ 6th annual Launch to College Ceremony, held at The Historic Carver Theater in New Orleans. The Foundation honored 16 of the 48 graduating seniors from this year’s class of 2017 as Malcolm Jenkins Scholars. With this honor, each student received a $1,000.00 scholarship toward financing his/her college education. An inspirational keynote address was delivered by The Honorable Terri Fleming Love, Court of Appeals Judge for the 4th District State of Louisiana, to graduating seniors from more than 15 high schools in the New Orleans metro area, their parents and other guests in attendance.“We are so proud to continue our partnership with College Track New Orleans in our mission to creating a positive and lasting impact in the lives of young people and their communities. Each year, we are continually impressed by those students who apply for the scholarship. Their perseverance to transcend the limits of their circumstances, dedication to making a difference, commitment to their education and vision for the future is inspiring,” said Jenkins. To date, more than $101,000.00 in scholarships have been awarded by The Malcolm Jenkins Foundation to 72 graduating high school seniors, of which 48% (35) are first generation college students.The event also honored college graduates from the second cohort of College Track graduates from the class of 2013, many of whom received scholarships from The Malcolm Jenkins Foundation. Gwendolyn V. Jenkins, President of The Malcolm Jenkins Foundation, presented the scholarships, which are awarded for Academic Excellence, Most Improved and Overcoming Adversity.

TMJF and Teleperformance Partner to Help 800 Families in Columbus

On May 5, 2017, NFL Pro Bowl Safety Malcolm Jenkins and The Malcolm Jenkins Foundation hosted its third Get Ready Fest™ outreach event in Columbus, Ohio with partners Feed the Children, Teleperformance and PrimaryOne Health. This walk-up event provided 800 hundred (pre-identified) Columbus families each with 25-pounds of food, 10-pounds of essential health and wellness products, a box of Avon products, including makeup, jewelry and perfume; and access to resources and services that improve the health status of families experiencing financial, social and cultural barriers, such as: free adult and children’s health screenings; dental health information; education and social service information relating to GED, job training; and senior and veteran support services. The event also included a children’s resource area - including a petting zoo, new children’s books, haircuts, face painting, and snacks.

OPINION: “I was awarded $2.00 for TOPS, a dollar a semester”

by KARRIEM A. BENNETT 

April 12, 2017

Karriem Bennet, senior at Warren Easton High School in New Orleans, reads her letter at a campaign rally protesting cuts to Louisiana’s merit scholarship program, TOPS, on April 4, 2017, at the Peoples Health New Orleans Jazz Market. Photo: Cheryl Gerber

 

House Education ChairRep. Nancy Landry109 S. College RoadLafayette, LA 70503.Dear Rep. Nancy Landry,

My name is Karriem Bennett, and I am a graduating senior of the class of 2017. I am also a registered voter. I was one that was counting on TOPS to assist me with the high cost of tuition. I worked hard all through high school, met the required ACT score, surpassed the required GPA, while working part-time jobs and dedicating over 900 hours to community service. I was awarded $2.00 for TOPS, a dollar a semester. I was devastated when I saw my financial award letter. I feel betrayed by the State of Louisiana.

I support one of the Cowen Institute’s recommendations of Instituting a Sliding Scale. If legislators want to ensure all students can remain eligible for the program, regardless of income, I recommend that the state create a means-tested sliding scale that offers students scholarship support based on their family income. All students, regardless of family income, could still qualify for TOPS, but the amount of the award would vary — students coming from families with lower incomes would receive larger rewards than students from families with higher incomes.When Mr. Patrick Taylor conceived the plan in 1988 and the state implemented it as Act 789, TOPS guaranteed access to college for low- and moderate-income students based on their academic achievements, and not on their ability to pay. In 1997, the governor enacted Act 1375 and Act 287 — removing the income cap. I personally believe the income cap was removed to assist the wealthier citizens of Louisiana. The wealthier citizens did not qualify for Pell Grant assistance, so their friends in the legislature gave them some assistance.According to a U.S. News & World Report “Best States” list in February 2017, Louisiana is the worst state in the country according to a new analysis based on health care, education, infrastructure, crime and other quality-of-life measures. The TOPS program afforded college-age students the ability to stay home or at least in the state to attend college. The state should be thrilled that we are staying home and attending state schools. If TOPS is going to give us $2.00 a semester, then we can go to schools out of the state. If we have to take out loans to attend college we might as well leave the worst-rated state and experience one of the better 49 states.I consider myself to be a fair person; this is why I prefer the instituting of a sliding scale for TOPS. Yes, TOPS started with an income cap, I would qualify under the income cap. I just believe that if we want to make the state a better place for ALL to live, we need to allow financial assistance to ALL that meet the academic criteria. We have to keep our brightest and driven commodities, the youth, in the state. “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world” — Nelson Mandela. Let’s use TOPS to help us to change Louisiana’s ranking from worst state to best state.Sincerely,Karriem A. BennettWarren Easton Charter High School

A Big Night Draft Watch with Thuzio

On behalf of Malcolm Jenkins and The Malcolm Jenkins Foundation, thank you for joining us at Victory Beer Hall for the Big Night Draft Watch Party on April 27th, in partnership with Thuzio Executive Club.   Your support led to a successful evening raising $30,000 to benefit our S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Athletics, and Mathematics) infused summer program called, Young Dragons.Young Dragons, initially piloted with Drexel ExCITe Center in 2016 as Summer S.T.E.A.M.,  offers elementary and middle school students living in Philadelphia'sPromise Zone, the opportunity to participate in an expanded six-week program that includes two-weeks focused on STEAM enrichment, in addition to the established literacy and enrichment programs of 21st Century Learning Center and Lindy Center for Civic Engagement. We appreciate you joining us in support of our mission and trust that you had a wonderful time.

Jenkins Partners with Thuzio for Big Night Draft Watch

Philadelphia Pro Bowl Safety, Malcolm Jenkins teams up with Thuzio Executive Club for the Big Night Game Watch at Victory Beer Hall, in Philadelphia, PA.  Guests will watch the prime time, 1st round NFL Draft alongside legendary athletes in an upscale bar setting with refreshments provided.   Event will included live and silent auctions; a moderator Q & A with Malcolm Jenkins.  All proceeds benefit The Malcolm Jenkins Foundation.  

NFL player and activist discusses free speech at JCL symposium

On February 10, the University of Pennsylvania Law School’s Journal of Constitutional Law presented its annual symposium. This year’s event was titled “Hate Crime vs. Hate Speech: Exploring the First Amendment,” and the keynote address was delivered by Malcolm Jenkins, a Philadelphia Eagles player as well as a philanthropist and activist.  Read full article>>

Jenkins Wins Esteemed Whizzer White Award

HOUSTON – Philadelphia Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins has been named the recipient of the 2017 Byron “Whizzer” White Award. In recognition, the NFL Players Association will donate $100,000 to The Malcolm Jenkins Foundation (TMJF).Jenkins was announced as this year’s winner at the players union’s annual Super Bowl press conference on Thursday. The Whizzer White Award is the highest honor the NFLPA can bestow on a player for his profound dedication to positively impacting his team, community and country in the spirit of the former Supreme Court Justice for which the award is named.Since his foundation was established in 2010, the Pro Bowl defender and Super Bowl champion has poured his time and resources into providing programs and initiatives for underprivileged youth in Louisiana, New Jersey, Ohio and Philadelphia. This past year, Jenkins helped provide nearly 300 families with Thanksgiving meals, presented 13 scholarships to college-bound seniors through his Project REWARDS program and sought to improve race relations within the country by joining four other NFL players in meeting with Congressional members this past November during the season.Read full article>> 

My Cause My Cleats

In week 13, the NFL featured a unique twist on the league’s rigid uniform policy. For the first time ever, the NFL gave permission to players to wear custom footwear in regular-season games. The #MyCauseMyCleats campaign gave players the chance to design shoes that show their commitment to their charitable causes. Over 500 players — roughly a third of the league — took part in the initiative.  Check out the cleats worn by Malcolm Jenkins against the Cincinnati Bengals, supporting The Malcolm Jenkins Foundation.                              

Jenkins tells kids to “man up,” sit out when they’re hurt.

Malcolm Jenkins, who notably played a good portion of a game in 2015 with a concussion, was recently featured in a video by GQ aimed at young football players to educate them on how to smartly handle concussions during games.

The video begins with Jenkins discussing the game against the Cowboys in 2015, when he suffered a concussion and played through what he would later describe as “a fog.”

“I didn’t feel like the hit was big,” Jenkins says in the video. “When I watched it on tape, it wasn’t a huge hit. I didn’t black out. I felt a little woozy when I stood up, but I literally could not remember Cole Beasley scored a touchdown on me earlier in the game. I had no clue. I saw the replay and I’m like, ‘What? When did that happen?’ That’s what I grew up on. Just, ‘Oh, you got dazed,’ or, ‘You just got your bell rung,’ when in all actuality, it’s like, no, your brain just pretty much shut your body off. Now it’s restarting.”

The video also features Cameron Jordan and Charles Johnson. The three players spend the duration of the three-minute video trying to explain to kids who play football how to be proactive about protecting themselves if they suffer a head injury.

 Jenkins recalls a tackling drill from his youth, which is when many players first learn the ‘play or get replaced’ mentality that causes players to push through dangerous injuries.

“I remember a tackling drill where, as a kid, I’m learning how to play, and I’m going against somebody who’s way bigger than me,” Jenkins says. “He runs me over, and then the coach is yelling at me like, ‘Do you want to go again?’ And in that instance, I remember, like, ‘OK, I either have to cower down and look like I’m afraid, or I’ve got to kind of psych myself up into doing this over again.”

Jenkins also says in the video that since his concussion, he’s been more proactive with teammates, and has on more than one occasion diagnosed a concussion in a teammate.

 “A lot of times, I’ve had to tell on my own teammates, when I think they have a concussion,” he says. “And almost every time I’ve done it, they have. And I don’t think any of my teammates has ever been upset with me for doing it.”

Here’s the video in full:

TMJF Feeds 135 NOLA Families with 6th Annual ‘Holiday Dinner Basket Surprise’

Philadelphia Eagles Pro Bowl Safety and former New Orleans Saints/Super Bowl Champion Malcolm Jenkins and The Malcolm Jenkins Foundation (TMJF) made the holidays brighter for 135 New Orleans area families by providing holiday meal baskets at the Foundation’s sixth annual ‘Holiday Dinner Basket Surprise’, on Saturday, December 17, 2016.In keeping with the jersey number (27) that Jenkins wears on the field, The Malcolm Jenkins Foundation selected 27 local community and church organizations to serve as partners in identifying five (5) families from within the community their organization serves, in need of a festive blessing. Each partnering organization picked up the festive gifts during the event, and delivered them to their chosen families.The event took place at College Track New Orleans, hosted in partnership with TMJF’s Project R.E.W.A.R.D.S (Reinforcing Education With Activities, Recreation and Developmental Supports) program.Along with The Malcolm Jenkins Foundation board members, area volunteers, and Project REWARDS scholars, student athletes from Brother Martin High School helped to package and distribute the holiday baskets. Each basket included everything needed to prepare a traditional holiday meal, including a turkey, vegetables, stuffing, dessert and much more.The Malcolm Jenkins Foundation’s Holiday Dinner Basket Surprise has served more than 800 families since 2011. Striving to make an impact in every city in which Jenkins has lived, worked, and played, the effort expanded from New Orleans to Philadelphia in 2015. Covering two cities, this year’s effort served 275 families across the Greater New Orleans and Greater Philadelphia regions.

TMJF's annual event blesses area PA families for the Holiday

On Monday, December 12, 2016, TMJF kicked off the holiday season, providing holiday meal baskets for 140 Philadelphia families at the Foundation’s annual ‘Holiday Dinner Basket Surprise’ in collaboration with ACME Markets, the Philadelphia Police Department and the Philadelphia Fraternal Order of Police.In keeping with the jersey number (27) that Jenkins wears on the field, The Malcolm Jenkins Foundation selected 27 local community organizations to serve as partners in identifying five (5) families from within the community their organization serves, in need of a festive blessing. Each partnering organization picked up the festive gifts during the event, and delivered them to their chosen families.The Philadelphia Police Athletic League hosted the event at the Cozen PAL Center located at 732 N. 17^th Street in partnership with the Philadelphia Police Department. In addition to handing out dinner baskets, Jenkins, TMJF and Philadelphia Police Community Relations Officers hand delivered holiday dinner baskets to select families with children under the age of 12, surprising each child with toys. With support from the Philadelphia Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #5, 27 area families received 300 toys this holiday season.  

# Giving Tuesday - Help Us Put Food On The Tables

AS most of us are penning our wish lists and trimming the tree, there are thousands of families struggling just to put food on the table. A nourishing meal with family and friends is a holiday tradition that makes the season special. 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.On Tuesday, November 29th, The Malcolm Jenkins Foundation will kick off its annual holiday campaign by participating in #GivingTuesday, a global day dedicated to giving.Since 2011, partnering with 27 local church and social service organizations (reflective of the jersey number I wear on the field), the Foundation’s Holiday Dinner Basket Surprise has helped put food on the tables of hundreds of families. With your help, we will raise funds to continue to spread the spirit of giving through our Holiday Dinner Basket Surprise, providing turkeys and all the trimmings to 275 families in the Big Easy and City of Brotherly Love!Here are a few simple ways you can help us make a big impact:Make a donation on #GivingTuesday.Join us as a volunteer for the Holiday Dinner Basket Surprise events.Help us get the word out on social media using @TheMJFoundation and the hashtag #GivingTuesday.Take photos demonstrating why you love our organization and post on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.Do something kind for another person.Your generosity and #GivingTuesday donation, will help us build our baskets and keep holiday traditions alive for 275 families in need. We need your help to ensure our neighbors don’t go hungry this holiday season. Please support.With gratitude,Malcolm Jenkins, Chairman and Founder

Malcolm Jenkins among NFL players that met with lawmakers at Capitol Hill

 Malcolm Jenkins and four other NFL players including, Anquan Boldin, Glover Quin, Josh McCown and Andrew Hawkins, spent Tuesday in Washington meeting with lawmakers to learn more about how to set policy changes into motion.  The players met with Democratic congressmen Keith Ellison from Minnesota and Patrick Murphy from Florida. Other members of the Congressional Black Caucus and members of House Speaker Paul Ryan’s executive committee were there as well.Before making the trip, Jenkins told USA TODAY why he wanted to meet with lawmakers.“Moving forward, especially with the election, and now with having Donald Trump as president,” Jenkins said., “the biggest thing is teaching myself how this country works when it comes to laws and policies. That’s the biggest thing because there are a lot of different things that need to be worked on.”Jenkins has done his part to take a stand against the racial injustices that exist in this country by raising his right fist during the National Anthem before games. His actions have not stopped there.

The veteran safety is heavily involved in multiple communities including, New Orleans, New Jersey, Ohio, and Philadelphia. Jenkins feels it is mandatory to do more than just protest before games.“The biggest thing is it’s important for guys to step up and actually do stuff because the world is waiting for us to forget about it,” Jenkins said. “Once you cause the commotion and you raise this red flag, you can’t just walk away from it. Donating money and all that stuff is cool as well, but people want to see us get involved and really be a part of the change we’re so loudly proclaiming needs to happen.“It’s one of those things where it’s like, ‘OK if you want me to invest my time and you’re telling me this is something that needs to be changed, well, you invest and I’ll match what you put in.’ If all we do is take a knee or raise our fist and then cut a check, then nobody is really going to help or believe in the cause that we’re trying to fight so hard for.”