Ryan Fitzgerald

Carolina Panthers

Youth Empowerment

Promise Youth Development Inc.
Promise Youth Development gives young people the tools to reach their potential through the 5 C’s: competence, confidence, connection, character, and caring. By addressing trauma and supporting emotional growth, PYD creates programs that build strength from the inside out. Their work reminds every child that with care and community, they can rise above their circumstances.
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Derrick Barnes is helping Detroit youth unlock confidence and possibility

Derrick Barnes knows what can happen when a young person has someone in their corner. That’s why he’s championing DBG Detroit, a mentorship-powered program where students explore their talents, build confidence, and discover what’s possible. From hands-on support to creative opportunities — including collaborating with a DBG teen on his custom cleats — Derrick is helping the next generation see a future they can truly own. 

Myles Garrett honors Luke Laufenberg, the young athlete whose cancer battle still drives him

Solomon Thomas is turning loss into a mission to protect youth mental health