Foundation

 

Who we support:
The foundation actively supports organizations committed to assisting meningitis victims, particularly infected children. Previous benefactors have been The Meningitis Foundation of America, and The Home of the Innocents. In addition, the Deion Branch Foundation is dedicated to promoting the emotional well being of disenfranchised children by supporting Treehouse for Kids and Zion Preparatory Academy during annual toy and Thanksgiving drives during the holiday season.

The MFA uses charitable donations (including those from the Deion Branch Charitable Foundation) to aid the development of vaccines and other methods of preventing meningitis.  Furthermore, the MFA is devoted to educating the public and medical professionals about meningitis.

The Home of the Innocents isan organization dedicated to improving the lives of abandoned, abused, neglected and medically fragile children.  Since meningitis causes inflammation in the brain and spinal cord, many survivors are permanently and severely disabled and The Home of the Innocents provides thousands of children with the round-the-clock care they require to make it through each year.

This year, the Deion Branch Foundation will also provide funding for prenatal programs and initiatives in Washington State.

History:
The Deion Branch Charitable Foundation was established to help ease the struggles of those children struggling with health related issues, including those with meningitis. The foundation is close to Deion’s heart as his 4 year old son, Deiondre was born afflicted with meningitis. 

 

Mission:
The Deion Branch Charitable Foundation is a non-profit organization whose mission is to offer support to children's mental, physical and emotional well-being by assisting programs and initiatives aimed at improving their quality of life.

 

 

EVENTS

 

	Zion Prep Academy Thanksgiving Dinners November 21, 2007
	Pins and Pool Cues October 9, 2007
	DeionBranch83.com Launch Party at the Bellevue Boys and Girls Club September 6, 2007
	Home of the Innocents July 9, 2007
	Treehouse Holiday Party December 21, 2006
	Deion Branch spreads holiday cheer at Zion Prep Academy November 21, 2006

 

 

NEWS

• Radio Interview with Deion Branch
  September 25, 2007 : KJR AM
  Seahawks WR Deion Branch joined Softy in studio on Tuesday.
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• "Little man" is a big motivator for Branch
  September 3, 2007 : The Seattle Times
  

  Deiondre Branch can't talk. He lives under 24-hour supervised care in Louisville, Ky., at a home for children in crisis. Born premature, he contracted viral meningitis as an infant. Doctors feared he wouldn't live longer than six months. He's 6 years old now. Deion Branch can't stop talking ... read full article

• Deion Branch Foundation partners with the March of Dimes Foundation
  January 29, 2007
• NFL Superstar Deion Branch Partners With Meningitis Foundation Of America To Raise Awareness About Importance Of Vaccines
  December 20, 2006 : Medical News Today
  The Meningitis Foundation of America (MFA) and National Football League star Deion Branch are asking for your help in raising awareness about the importance of meningitis vaccinations, by launching a series of Public Service Announcements... read full article
  
• For Branch, the toughest hurdle
  January 7, 2006 : The Boston Globe
  He has never been the same. New England Patriots receiver Deion Branch can close his eyes now, more than four years after the fact, and recall with clarity the image that has dwarfed everything that has ever happened to him, including two Super Bowl rings, a Super Bowl MVP trophy ... read full article

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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