Austin Hooper is supporting young adults find their footing after foster care
Each year, more than 20,000 young people age out of foster care with little support and big obstacles ahead. Austin Hooper is using his platform to make sure they’re seen — and supported. Through the Austin Hooper Foundation and the Artem Vale Foundation, he’s uplifting programs like More Than Words, where young adults gain real-world […]
Miles Killebrew and his teammates are mentoring young adults by playing with knives and fire
Miles Killebrew was inspired by Café Momentum — a restaurant where young people involved in the justice system gain paid experience, mentorship, mental-health support, and a community that believes in them. After seeing the model succeed in Dallas, he rallied his Steelers teammates to help the model succeed in Pittsburgh. Now, Miles is championing a […]
Bobby Okereke is expanding opportunity for young athletes across Nigeria
As a first-generation Nigerian American, Bobby Okereke grew up believing that opportunity comes with responsibility. That mindset fueled his work with the Nigerian American Football Outreach, the organization he founded after meeting young athletes in Nigeria eager for coaching, structure, and a chance to grow. Through training, equipment, and the rise of flag football, Bobby […]
Arik Armstead is opening doors for the next generation
Arik Armstead is channeling his platform into the Armstead Academic Project, creating college and career pathways for middle and high school students who might otherwise go without guidance or opportunity. Through hands-on exposure to real-world jobs, he and his wife, Mindy, are helping young people — regardless of background — build the confidence and direction […]
Demario Davis is reimagining what school can be
Before he was a captain for the New Orleans Saints, Demario Davis was a substitute teacher — and his passion for transforming education never left. Now, alongside his wife, Tamela, he’s working to move beyond a one-size-fits-all model and expand individualized learning opportunities that help every student thrive.
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 […]
Damar Hamlin wants to make sure every kid can chase their dreams safely
He has defied the odds throughout his life — even survived cardiac arrest. Now through his foundation, Chasing M’s, the Buffalo Bills safety is transforming his story of survival into a movement that helps the next generation live boldly and ensures they have access to the same life-saving care that saved his own.