Home for the Holidays with Warrick Dunn
December 23rd, 2008 Categories: Tampa
Warrick Dunn is tough to bring down. He has had to absorb some tough shots throughout his life. His mantra in life seems to have been, “Get up and keep going.” I think he knows how to fall and not get hurt. More importantly his purpose has included his large family, whom he had to take care of while in high school after his mother was gunned down in the line of duty as a police officer. Keeping the family together, which was torn at the seams during high school, forced him to grow up extremely early. I’d say he learned what his strengths were at an early age. Well, he’s Dunn it again.
Over the last 10 years, through Warrick, his mother’s memory has been honored by giving her dream of owning her own home to others. His not-for-profit foundation has helped over 80 families including 200 children and dependents. He is an inspiration to us all and has set the benchmark as high as one can in professional football. He truly uses his high profile to provide a positive influence on the lives of many.
Since his high school career was marred by the tragic death of his mother, killed in the line of duty as a police officer in Baton Rouge, Dunn has done everything he could to keep not only his family together but to raise awareness and make dreams come true for families who are hard-working and independent. These families have demonstrated they will contribute as good citizens, work hard and have to qualify to become eligible. He has also partnered with Habitat for Humanity.
Let’s face it. Many of us donate at the holidays. But the Warrick Dunn Foundation has done it over 80 times throughout the last ten years. This is something more of us should learn from as we see donations only spike during the holidays only to drop steeply again. He is proof good things happen to good people and his ability to keep his feet on the ground is a class act. Cheers Warrick!!! I’m looking forward to reading his book titled, “Running for my Life.”
Jon Tipton, Florida Certified Residential Appraiser
re-printed from Jon Tipton’s Tampa Bay Appraisal Blog
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