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Jackson's Gift: A Foster Fierce Alumni Leaves His Legacy And Mark on The Nation

Jackson's Gift: A Foster Fierce Alumni Leaves His Legacy And Mark on The Nation

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Jackson's Gift: A Foster Fierce Alumni Leaves His Legacy To Us
Amira Therese brings together two remarkable women with one mission: Andrea Forringer, Jackson's mother, shares her son's inspiring journey from foster care to the Marines, and Sarah Davis reveals how she transformed this legacy into Jackson's Gift - a groundbreaking initiative supporting foster youth entering military service.

**APPLICATIONS OPEN NOW!** Foster youth aging into adulthood with military aspirations can receive financial awards, mentorship, and crucial support through Jackson's Gift. Visit: Jacksonsgift.com today to apply and access resources that can change your future.

Released May 1st for National Foster Care Awareness Month and recorded on Jackson's birthday (April 9th), this episode honors an extraordinary person with so much hope and drive that he inspired change and hope in generations to come!

If you have a story to share, or if you just need somebody to talk you through this often tumultuous journey, reach out to me: iwaFosterkid@gmail.com
Your story deserves to be heard and my platform is yours!

#FosterKidFierce #MissionPossible #FosterYouthSuccess #MilitaryPathways #JacksonsGift #FosterCareAwareness2025 #YouthEmpowerment #Grant #Scholarship

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