Bucs’ Jackson In Action Deploying Lessons To Kids

May 16, 2013

TAMPA, Florida — On NFL Sundays, faces with war paint and fans wearing Bucs’ colors are wide receiver Vincent Jaskson’s captive audience, but away from the field it’s little faces that key in on his every move and, more importantly, every word. Jackson spends his off-the-field time reading to elementary school children, but not about football or the big battles he’s won [...]

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JIA Celebrity Golf Classic Event, May 2nd and 3rd!

May 2, 2013

Click here: JIA Celeb Golf Classic to learn more about the event and how to sponsor! To register your Foursome, please download this form: JIA Golf Registration Form Please join NFL Hall of Famer James Lofton, Mike Alstott, singer/songwriter Matt White along with Vincent Jackson and many other celebrities and VIPs for two days of inspiration and [...]

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Jackson In Action to host fundraiser in Colorado Springs

April 13, 2013

FATIGUES TO FASHION SHOW NFL All Pro Wide Receiver and Founder of the Jackson In Action 83 Foundation , Vincent Jackson is returning home to Colorado Springs to honor local military men, women and their children with a “hometown rally” fundraising event. “Fatigues to Fashion” will be held on Saturday, April 13th from 3-5pm at Widefield [...]

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Jackson gives back

March 9, 2013

TAMPA – Vincent Jackson knew his latest charitable mission was going to lead him into harm’s way. Only after he arrived did the Tampa Bay Buccaneers receiver realize just how much harm. As part of a recent weeklong USO Tour, Jackson found himself at Camp Bastion military base in Afghanistan just hours after it was hit by [...]

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Jackson Joins USO, NFL Stars in Thanking Troops Overseas

March 6, 2013

Vincent Jackson, the Buccaneers’ Pro Bowl wide receiver, recently returned from a star-studded USO tour that brought support to U.S. troops stationed overseas in six countries and one ship at sea Vincent Jackson‘s first lengthy trip after the 2012 NFL season was to Hawaii, where he was among the players honored as the league’s best [...]

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Vincent Jackson helps boost morale of troops in Middle East

March 5, 2013

  Bucs receiver Vincent Jackson is widely known as a devoted supporter of military personnel and their families. And in recent days, he took a bigger step in showing the appreciation for service members he learned as the son of a career soldier, joining Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning and others on a USO tour of [...]

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Foundation Launch Announced on
Fox NFL Sunday

December 30, 2012

Author: NFLPA Communications with Jackson In Action Video: FOX NFL Sunday: Vincent Jackson bonus “The mission of Jackson in Action 83 Foundation, Inc. (“Jackson in Action”) is to help United States military servicemen and service women stay connected with their children during their deployments away from home and raise community awareness of the relational issues [...]

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Jackson in Action Kicks Off First Event Tonight At MacDinton’s

December 18, 2012

By: HOWARD ALTMAN Vincent Jackson makes big contributions to the Bucs on the field, but he is trying to have an even bigger impact off the field. Jackson, a wide receiver, has formed the Jackson in Action 83 Foundation, dedicated to “helping children stay connected with parents or loved ones serving in the military,” according [...]

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Help keep deployed parents connected

November 11, 2012

By: VINCENT JACKSON Today on Veterans Day, we salute those who have served and currently serve our country by risking their own lives so that we might be free — free to enjoy a Sunday afternoon football game. Football is often described in terms of warfare: warriors, battle, throw the bomb, blitz. We, as players [...]

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Bucs’ Jackson: Remember our military families on Veterans Day

November 1, 2012

By TBO.COM | Staff Today on Veterans Day we salute those who have served and currently serve our country by risking their own lives so that we might be free — free to enjoy a Sunday afternoon football game. Football is often described in terms of warfare: warriors, battle, throw the bomb, blitz. We, as players [...]

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