What a way to kick off a Friday morning!

Building Dreams Breakfast

Today, we got to recognize, celebrate, and hear from so many wonderful people who are changing lives through the Fight for Life Foundation at their first-ever Building Dreams Champions Breakfast!

While enjoying a delicious breakfast at the Indianapolis Colts’ training facility, everyone got the opportunity to learn more about Fight for Life through family impact stories, hear from former Colts player, Marlin Jackson himself, and more! We also had the opportunity to take a tour the Building Dreams software through interactive stations that focus on emotion identification and management as well as a realistic simulation of the how the technology can be used brought to you by Jackson and his children!

As of June 2023, there are over 6,000 Indianapolis-based students using the Building Dreams platform, either through their school or in connection with a youth organization they’re a part of.

During the breakfast ceremony, the foundation recognized eight individuals for their work in the Indianapolis public education system through Building Dreams.

This year’s recipients are:

Tihesha Henderson, Sankofa School of Success, Head of School
Stephanie West, Sankofa School of Success, Grade 4 Teacher
Kayla Wood, Phalen Leadership Academies 93, City Connects Site Coordinator
Mitzi Freeland, Charles Fairbanks IPS 105, Grade 3 Teacher
David Gomez, Charles Fairbanks IPS 105, Lead Student Support Specialist
Chelsea Stockberger, Paul Miller IPS 114, Grade 3 Teacher
Ja’Vion Morton-Ross, a student at Sankofa School of Success, and his guardian Keisha Ross

Building Dreams Software

The Building Dreams program provides Social Emotional Learning-focused curriculum that helps students learn the virtues, values, and character traits needed to be successful in school and in life. All wrapped up in a fun, gamified way!