"Mike and Fabian are in the upper 10% of NFL players, when it comes to giving back to their community. Manatee county is truly blessed to have them as citizens. Yes sir! " --Greg Benton, President, Flying Colors Sports
" A big thanks to everybody at the Franchise Kids Foundation the opportunity to work with the organization was an honor Fabian Washington and Mike Jenkins are very inspiring people and role models in their community!"--Cedanio Bacon, New Aeon Web Design Specialist
" They're the same people they were before their success always willing to help others no matter what. Mike Jenkins and Fabian Washington continue do the same things we did when we were younger willing to help an give back to the community. They're great fathers to their kids and a brother to me."
--Robert Hodges, Education Aide Haile Middle School"Fabian and Mike are true role models on and off the field. It's wonderful to see their commitment to helping out their NFL and Hometown communities."
--Jason Jernigan, Business Advisor"I've known Mike Jenkins all my life, he has always been a great football player and an even better friend. In high school he never spoke much but always led by example. His hard work and dedication has help him become a NFL Pro-Bowler. With his success he has been able to give back to the less fortunate. Mike Jenkins has displayed leadership in his family and in the community he continues to be a positive influence for active community members, as well as young athletes who have dreams of playing in college or the NFL." --Nikkieda Rutland, Family Counselor Safe Children Coalition
"I am so very pleased to share my expression of Mr. Fabian Washington. Mr. Washington is a dedicated young man with a heart for his family and community. I met him a short time ago and was drawn to him by his humble demeanor and his caring attitude. After meeting the at-risk students who attend our community center it is interesting to note that Fabian's first comment was, " How can I help" ? With that statement Fabian answered questions and gave information that day on the spot without prior planning. Please note that Mr. Washington made an eloquent presentation on March 2, 2011 for our community students where he gave background presented information on what it was like growing up in manatee, what he is doing now and his plans for the future." . --Barbara A. Harvey, Manatee County School Board District - 1 Administrator
"I've know Fabian all of my life. We started playing Pop-Warner football together when we were kids, and have been considered brothers ever since. Although we didn't have much growing up, we both motivated each other to work hard, and strive to be productive throughout our high school and college careers. His hard work and dedication has gotten him to the highest level of competition. With his success in the NFL he has not only shown hard work and dedication can pay off, but also he has been a positive example to the younger people in our community. He continues to be involved in every way possible from mentoring young men to numerous donations, and food drives. He has been able to contribute and give back to the community we came from as well as the cities he's play for. My brother, Fabian continues to be a positive role model for young athletes as well as active community members." --Nikkieda Rutland, Family Counselor Safe Children Coalition
"Where do i start? Fabian is like my adopted son. Over the years, he has grown to be an outstanding person both on and off the field. On the playing field, his athletic ability allowed him to be a 1st round draft pick in the National Football League. Off the field, he has spoken to many youngers about setting goals including my son, Raymond Woodie III. Sharing stories about, " if you strive to be the best above the rest and don't settle for less, you will definitely have success....Finally, the most important aspect is: He is a great father!!!!"
--Raymond Woodie, Western Kentucky University Defensive Ends Coach